Is there a way to create a button in Webflow that links to Spotify and takes the user directly to a specific song?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, in Webflow, you can create a button that links to Spotify and takes the user directly to a specific song by using custom code and the Spotify URI. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Add a Button Element to your Webflow project. You can do this by dragging a Button Element from the Add Element panel onto your desired web page.

  2. Double-click on the Button Element to enter its settings panel. From here, you can customize the button's appearance, such as its text, size, and color.

  3. Once you've customized the button, go to the "Settings" tab within the Button Element's settings panel.

  4. Under the "Button Settings" section, enable the "Open in new tab" option. This ensures that the Spotify link opens in a new browser tab.

  5. Now, navigate to the "Custom Attributes" section within the Button Element's settings panel.

  6. Add a custom attribute called "href" and set its value to the Spotify URI of the specific song you want to link to. The Spotify URI is a unique identifier for each song, album, or artist on Spotify.

  7. To find the Spotify URI of a specific song, search for the song on Spotify, right-click on the song, and select the "Copy Spotify URI" option.

  8. Paste the Spotify URI as the value for the "href" custom attribute in the Webflow Button Element's settings panel.

  9. Save your changes and publish your Webflow site for the button to be fully functional.

When a user clicks on the button, it will open a new browser tab and take them directly to the specific song on Spotify.

Note: Although the above steps outline the process of creating a button that links to Spotify using custom code, it's important to mention that Webflow's built-in link settings primarily focus on linking to pages within the same website. However, by using custom attributes and coding, you can extend the functionality of the Button Element to link to external websites like Spotify.

Example of a Spotify URI:
spotify:track:2VvzITARFRiH48rrpfwbhv

Please note that the Spotify URI format may change over time, so it's recommended to double-check the correct format from the Spotify documentation or support channels.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I get the Spotify URI of a specific song?
  2. Can I use custom code in Webflow to create advanced functionality?
  3. How can I customize the appearance of a button in Webflow?