How to add call button on WordPress website
You want a button that lets people tap and call you. Especially useful on mobile. There are a few clean ways to do it, depending on where you want the button.
Method 1: Add call button using Button block (inside page or post)
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Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
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Open the page or post where you want the call button.
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Click the + icon to add a block.
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Select Button.
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Type the button text, like Call Now.
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Click the button to edit the link.
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Enter your phone number like this:
tel:+353XXXXXXXXX
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Click Update or Publish.
On mobile, tapping the button opens the phone dialler.
Method 2: Add call button using custom HTML
Use this if you want more control.
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Open the page or post.
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Click the + icon.
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Choose Custom HTML.
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Paste this:
<a href="tel:+353XXXXXXXXX">Call Now</a>
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Update or publish.
You can style it later with CSS if needed.
Method 3: Add call button in header or menu
Good if you want it visible on every page.
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Go to Appearance → Menus.
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Click Custom Links.
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In URL, enter:
tel:+353XXXXXXXXX
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In Link Text, write Call Us.
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Add to Menu.
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Save menu.
The call button now appears in your site menu.
Method 4: Add floating call button (always visible)
This sticks to the screen, mainly for mobile users.
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Go to Plugins → Add New.
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Search for Call Button, WP Call Button, or Click to Call.
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Install and activate one plugin.
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Open the plugin settings.
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Enter your phone number.
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Enable mobile view.
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Save settings.
The button floats at the bottom of the screen.
Method 5: Add call button in footer or sidebar
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Go to Appearance → Widgets.
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Add a Button or Custom HTML block.
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Use:
<a href="tel:+353XXXXXXXXX">Call Now</a>
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Save.