Best Places To Download Free Ringtones (For Beginners)

Edited by Ezvid Wiki Editorial on 16 September 2018

Your smartphone likely came with a lot of different ringtone options, which is great, except most of them are annoying and sound terrible. Luckily, you can add new tones by purchasing them from the App Store, the Google Play Store, or even by making your own. There are many websites which offer free ringtones that you can download from the Internet. If you're still using a flip phone that can't download files, perhaps it's time to check out the Top 10 Cheap Smartphones. Here we will outline the best sites to find free ringtones, the pros and cons of each, and how to use them so you can set your favorite song to play whenever your phone rings, or assign specific ones for different family members. The difficulty with a lot of these sites is that they are sometimes poorly designed or deliberately confusing to try and get you to sign up for their premium services. Follow our step-by-step instructions so you can get great-sounding ringtones without paying a cent. This video was made with Ezvid Wikimaker.

What Are Some Websites That Offer Free Ringtone Downloads?

Are These Ringtones Illegal?

Short answer: no. You're not going to get sued for downloading a ringtone. Ringtones have a complicated legal history, with some artists suing for copyright infringement when their songs are turned into ringtones. The position of ASCAP, which represents artists and songwriters, is that they do not plan to charge users for downloading ringtones, but rather the companies that offer them, based on the position that playing a ringtone in a public place constitutes a public performance of the song. You can read more about it here, but the important thing to know is that as long as you aren't selling these ringtones once you download them, you're fine.

Will These Websites Work With My Phone?

Most likely, yes. Though these sites are generally designed for either iPhone or Android users, as long as your device is a relatively recent smartphone, you can probably use these mp3 or m4r files to create a ringtone. Since there are so many different types of smartphones, we can't list them all here. The best thing to do is visit one of the recommended sites like mobile9 and search for your phone to see if it is compatible.

What Other Features Do These Websites Offer?

Feature Zedge.net MyTinyPhone.com Mobile9.com Mobiles24.com ToneTweet.com
Ringtones
Wallpapers
iPhone Games
Android Games
iPhone App
Android App

Are These Sites Safe To Use?

These websites all feature many free ringtones of popular songs that are simple to download without giving out your credit card information. Almost all of them offer many methods for putting the songs onto your smartphone. Among these options are having the files sent to your email or texted to your phone. If you don't want to give out that information, you can always pick a different method. Remember that if you enter your email or phone number on a website, there is a good chance that you're going to be contacted at some point. Downloading audio files shouldn't be a problem as long as you know what they are and you have a good antivirus software on your computer that will flag any suspicious files. Check out the list of the Top 10 Antivirus Software programs so you'll know you're protected.

In Depth

Looking for ways to download free ringtones for your mobile phone? Although many of these websites offer premium features that come with additional fees, just follow these instructions and you can have your favorite song playing every time your phone rings.

Zedge.net offers free wallpapers as well as ringtones. Click "browse now" at the bottom of the screen. In the upper right hand corner, click "Select your device." You can type the brand name and choose the correct model. Select "ringtones" to browse among "featured", "popular", and "recent" ringtones. You can also select from different categories, or turn the "family filter" off to see ringtones that contain adult content. If you want to search for a specific song, type the title in the search box to see if it is available.

Once you have chosen, you can click the title of the song and then click "get ringtone". You now have the option to download the song, send the song to your email or scan the QR code if you have a scanner app. You can also click the heart icon to save this ringtone to download later. In order to do that, you will have to register or install the mobile app. Select your choice, and then click the download button. You can then select from several options for when you would like it to play.

You now have the option to download the song, send the song to your email or scan the QR code if you have a scanner app.

At MyTinyPhone.com, you can see the different ringtone categories right away on the left side of the homepage. You can also hover your mouse over the ringtone tab on top to choose from new or popular ringtones, or you can even upload your own. Once you select a ringtone, you can send it to your phone directly via SMS, although this might incur charges depending on your carrier. There are other options, such as "save to PC," "send to email," "download using WAP," "save for iPhone," or a scannable QR code.

The "comments" tab is also useful if you want to check the reviews of those who have downloaded the ringtone already. If you click the search button on top, you can search for your favorite song. Type the title and then change the menu to "ringtones." Test the different results, and download the one that you like. You can also install the mobile app. Click "ringtones" and then select your choice. Click on "download" and wait for the "set" button to appear. Clicking the "set" button will give you choices on what you can set the ringtone as.

To use Mobile9.com, you'll have to enter the brand and model of your phone before you can enter the website. You can find free ringtone samples on the homepage. Click "ringtones" on the left side of the screen. You can select from "hot", "new", "best" or "premium" tones, and filter songs by different categories. There are also "popular tags" based on user downloads. "Family filter" can be turned off if you upgrade to a Premium Account.

You can find free ringtone samples on the homepage.

Search for your favorite song using the search bar in the corner. Make sure "ringtone" is selected. You'll then be presented with various ringtones, and by clicking on one, you can read through reviews at the bottom. Clicking the "download" button will give you the option to download it or to scan a QR code. Downloads have a few seconds or a couple of minutes delay if you are not a premium member. To download direct to your mobile device, first install the app, then click ringtones on the menu on top, then click ringtones, select the one that you like, click download, and then set the ringtone.

At Mobiles24.com, you can search for your favorite song right away on top of the homepage. Make sure "free ringtones" is selected and then click the search button. You can also check the "new", "popular", and "top-rated" versions of the title you're searching. There are several categories to choose from before picking your tone, or you can search through all folders. For mobile: install the app, choose "ringtones", click your selection, click "download this ringtone", then click "set this item as ringtone".

The homepage at ToneTweet.com provides quick access to all their ringtones. You have the search bar on top, the categories on the side, and the uploaded tones in the middle. If you scroll down, you will find the "most popular" and "recently added" tones. After selecting your ringtone, you will see the download instructions for iPhone and also for Android. You can select either to email the link or to download it right away.

After selecting your ringtone, you will see the download instructions for iPhone and also for Android.

Other sites that offer free ringtones are PhoneZoo.com, free-ringtones.cc, cellmind.com, and mobiletoones.com.

To transfer files from your PC to your phone, you can connect them directly using a USB cable. If prompted, just select the option to search for online drivers for your phone. You can also use WiFi Direct apps such as Shareit and Airdroid. After installing the wireless transfer apps, you are given the option to scan a QR code and then follow the succeeding steps. If your phone supports USB OTG connection, just transfer the file directly between the two devices. Make sure that for any of the mentioned methods, the destination is the "ringtones" folder.