Free Download Button Doesn’t Work

If you are experiencing issues with the free download button not functioning correctly in your Music Maker theme beat store, this usually indicates an incorrect setting in your beat store configuration.

How to fix this problem:
1. In WordPress click Settings under Beat Store on the sidebar.

2. On the settings page click the MISC tab, then File Downloads.

3. Next to Download Method select Redirect.

4. Click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page.

After saving these changes, your free download button should now function correctly.

This happens if you select the color White as the main color of your theme.

To fix this you must select another color. Select Blue, Black, Grey, or any color besides White.

Select your main site color, go to Customize > Colors > Button & Link Color

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Related FAQs

Why do I need to change the download method to “Redirect” for free beats?

When “Redirect” is selected as the download method, upon clicking the free download button, the user is redirected to the file URL, triggering the browser’s download process. If another method is selected, it might not correctly handle the download initiation for free products in the same way.

I followed the steps, but my free download button still isn’t working. What could be wrong?

Make sure you have cleared your browser cache and any WordPress caching plugins you might be using. Cached files can sometimes prevent you from seeing the latest changes on your website. Also, double-check that you have actually uploaded a file to the “File Downloads” section when adding the free beat.

Is the “Redirect” download method the recommended setting for all downloads?

While “Redirect” often resolves issues with free downloads, the Music Maker theme offers different download methods. If you are selling beats and want to control download limits or use a more secure method, you might explore other options available in the Beat Store > MISC settings.

Can the issue with the free download button be caused by a plugin conflict?

Yes, WordPress plugins are a common cause of website problems. Try deactivating all your plugins except Easy Digital Downloads (which is required for the beat store). Then, check if the free download button works. If it does, reactivate your plugins one by one to identify the conflicting plugin.