Is there a way to create a button on my Webflow website that triggers an automatic download and then redirects to another page?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, there is a way to create a button on your Webflow website that triggers an automatic download and then redirects to another page. You can achieve this by utilizing custom code and some JavaScript.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

  1. Add a button element to your Webflow page by dragging and dropping the button component from the Elements panel onto your canvas.

  2. In the button settings, give it a class name. For this example, let's say you give it the class "download-button".

  3. In the Webflow Designer, go to the Settings tab, and under the Custom Code section, paste the following JavaScript code:

<script>  document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {    var downloadButton = document.querySelector('.download-button');        downloadButton.addEventListener('click', function() {      var link = document.createElement('a');      link.href = 'path/to/file.ext'; //replace with the actual file path      link.download = true;      link.click();      window.location.href = 'https://www.example.com/redirect-page'; //replace with the URL of the redirect page    });  });</script>

Make sure to replace 'path/to/file.ext' with the actual file path, and 'https://www.example.com/redirect-page' with the URL of the redirect page you want to go to after the download.

  1. Save and publish your Webflow site to apply the changes.

Now, when a user clicks on the button, it will trigger the automatic download of the file specified in the JavaScript code and then redirect to the specified page.

Note: It's important to keep in mind that this method relies on JavaScript and may not be compatible with all browsers or devices. It's always a good idea to test the functionality on different platforms to ensure a smooth user experience.

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