Trigger links work fine as hyperlinks if you copy the generated URL and paste it into the link field on any text or button element in your funnel or site. The catch is that the click only identifies the contact when it comes from an email or SMS. On a public page, it won't know who clicked, so the trigger won't fire for them. For that case, use a form or button with a tracked action instead.

This is the second time I hear this request. If possible, it would be a great addition!