Open your links directly in the app
Deep linking turns a normal short link into one that opens straight inside the native app — where people are already logged in and conversions are far higher. No SDK, no code, and it works even from TikTok and Instagram bios where normal links break.
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What is a deep link?
A deep link is a URL that opens a specific place inside a mobile app — a product, a video, a profile — instead of a mobile web page. Tap an Amazon link and the Amazon app opens straight to the product; tap a Spotify link and the track plays in Spotify. Linkly adds deep linking to any short link with a single switch. It recognises the destination app and fills in the technical link formats for you — with an automatic fallback to the app store or website when the app isn't installed. No SDK, and no changes to the destination app.
How Linkly's deep links work
Turn on Open in app and Linkly handles the rest:
App detection
Paste a link from Amazon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, TikTok and 20+ other apps and Linkly fills in the iOS and Android deep link formats automatically.
In-app browsers
Works inside social apps — TikTok and Instagram in-app browsers ignore normal iOS Universal Links and Android App Links; Linkly's deep links force the real app to open from a link in bio.
Smart fallback
Always a fallback — if the app isn't installed, the link drops to the app store to install it, or to the website. On desktop it opens the website as normal. Nothing dead-ends.
No SDK
No SDK, no code — unlike attribution SDKs (Branch, AppsFlyer, Adjust), there's nothing to install and no change to the destination app. Paste a link and switch it on.
Full analytics
Every deep link click is tracked with device, location, and referrer, and any retargeting pixels on the link still fire before the app opens.
Who uses deep links
Affiliate marketers
Amazon and retail links convert far better in the app than in a mobile browser. Deep link your affiliate links so a tap from Instagram or TikTok opens the shopping app straight on the product.
Creators
Your link in bio opens inside TikTok and Instagram's cramped in-app browser by default. Deep links send followers to the real YouTube, Spotify, or Instagram app where they're already logged in.
Ecommerce & brands
Send shoppers straight to a product inside your shopping app from ads, email, and QR codes — with a web fallback for anyone who doesn't have the app yet.
Frequently asked questions about deep links
A deep link is a URL that opens a specific screen or piece of content inside a mobile app rather than a web page — for example a product in the Amazon app or a track in Spotify. Linkly turns any short link into a deep link with one switch.
Linkly automatically recognises Amazon (all regional stores), YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Telegram, Twitch, Netflix, Vimeo, IMDb, eBay, Etsy, AliExpress and Yelp. For any other app you can enter the link details by hand.
Yes — that's the main reason to use it. The in-app browsers inside TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat ignore iOS Universal Links and Android App Links, so a normal link in bio opens in their built-in browser. Linkly's deep links open the real app instead.
The link automatically falls back to the app store to install the app, or to the website — whichever you choose. On desktop it opens the website as normal. There's always a fallback.
No. Unlike deep-linking SDKs such as Branch, AppsFlyer or Adjust, there's nothing to install in an app and no code to write. You just paste a link and turn Open in app on. To preview the deep links for any URL first, use our free deep link tester.
Deep links (Open in app) are available on Pro, Business, and Unlimited plans. See the pricing page for details.
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What people say about Linkly
Thousands of businesses use Linkly as their URL shortener, tracking link platform, and QR code generator.
Tracks up to 1000 links per month for free with real-time and accurate tracking. Perfect for tracking link clicks from emails linking to videos or web pages.
Easy to use, quite powerful, with responsive developers. Simple, sane defaults and an easy to use web app. Simplifies link management with custom features.
It's easy to get a new link setup, manage redirections and get simple to read analytics. We're using it over several markets and have no problems at all.
Very intuitive, with lots of nifty features. Simple UI with built-in reports by platform and referrer. Great value for managing and tracking affiliate links.
A brilliant product. Easy to use, simple, quick, and works great. Customer service has been fantastic. Perfect for quick link shortening and tracking for recruiting campaigns.
Easily creates shortened URLs that showcase branding. Provides link tracking across multiple sources.
Very easy to use with great customer help and clear data. Simplifies traffic tracking with clear analytics.
Good features, relatively easy to use and got great results
Tracks up to 1000 links per month for free with real-time and accurate tracking. Perfect for tracking link clicks from emails linking to videos or web pages.
Easily creates shortened URLs that showcase branding. Provides link tracking across multiple sources.
Very intuitive, with lots of nifty features. Simple UI with built-in reports by platform and referrer. Great value for managing and tracking affiliate links.
A brilliant product. Easy to use, simple, quick, and works great. Customer service has been fantastic. Perfect for quick link shortening and tracking for recruiting campaigns.
It's easy to get a new link setup, manage redirections and get simple to read analytics. We're using it over several markets and have no problems at all.
Good features, relatively easy to use and got great results
Easy to use, quite powerful, with responsive developers. Simple, sane defaults and an easy to use web app. Simplifies link management with custom features.
Very easy to use with great customer help and clear data. Simplifies traffic tracking with clear analytics.
Tracks up to 1000 links per month for free with real-time and accurate tracking. Perfect for tracking link clicks from emails linking to videos or web pages.
A brilliant product. Easy to use, simple, quick, and works great. Customer service has been fantastic. Perfect for quick link shortening and tracking for recruiting campaigns.
Easy to use, quite powerful, with responsive developers. Simple, sane defaults and an easy to use web app. Simplifies link management with custom features.
Easily creates shortened URLs that showcase branding. Provides link tracking across multiple sources.
It's easy to get a new link setup, manage redirections and get simple to read analytics. We're using it over several markets and have no problems at all.
Very easy to use with great customer help and clear data. Simplifies traffic tracking with clear analytics.
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