Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Add Download Button to Audio Player in WordPress using a Plugin

If you are a WordPress user, you’ll likely have the need to share audio tracks on your website. While WordPress already has an audio player baked in, it lacks a ‘download’ button for users who would like to download the file for later use. This is where a plugin can provide a quick solution.

In this article, we will talk about a plugin called ‘Audio Player with Download Manager’. This plugin adds a download button to the audio player that allows your website visitors to download the files and listen to them offline.

Installing the Plugin

To install the plugin, you need to follow these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel.

2. Go to the ‘Plugins’ page and click on ‘Add New.’

3. In the search box, type ‘Audio Player with Download Manager’.

4. Click on the ‘Install Now’ button, then activate the plugin.

Adding the Audio File

Now that you have installed the plugin, you need to add the audio file to your website.

1. In your WordPress admin panel, click on ‘Media’ and select ‘Add New.’

2. Upload your audio file to WordPress.

3. Once the file has uploaded, copy the audio URL.

Adding the Audio Player

The next step is to add the audio player to your post or page.

1. In your post or page, select the ‘text’ tab of the editor.

2. Paste the following shortcode: [audio src="URL of the audio file"]

3. Replace the ‘URL of the Audio File’ with the URL you copied earlier.

Adding the Download Button to the Audio Player

Your audio player is now ready. The last step is to add the download button to it.

1. In your post or page, select the ‘text’ tab of the editor.

2. Add the following shortcode: [download src="URL of the audio file" text="Download"]

3. Replace the ‘URL of the Audio File’ with the URL you copied earlier.

4. Add the text you want to show on the download button in the ‘text’ field.

That’s it! You now have an audio player with a download button on your WordPress website. This is an essential plugin for any website that regularly shares audio files with its audience. It not only provides your audience with a convenient way to download your files, but it also allows them to enjoy your content without an internet connection.