Creators and influencers: links that open the app
YouTube, Amazon, Spotify and TikTok links open natively on phones.
How creators and influencers use GoTinyURLDeep links and app linking
Deep links that open the app, not a login wall
A GoTinyURL deep link opens content inside the right mobile app instead of the in-app browser, so a YouTube link opens the YouTube app where your viewer is already signed in. App linking supports 27 popular apps, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Amazon, Spotify, WhatsApp and Google Maps.
What is a deep link?
A deep link is a link that opens a specific screen inside a mobile app, such as one video or one product, rather than a web page. When the app is not installed, a good deep link falls back to the normal web address, so the visitor always gets somewhere.
In short
What can deep links do for you?
Video and music
YouTube, Twitch, Netflix, Spotify and Apple Music.
Shopping
Amazon, AliExpress, StockX and Airbnb, where the app session means one-tap buying.
Social and chat
Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Messenger, Snapchat, Reddit, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Telegram and WhatsApp.
Maps and travel
Google Maps, Waze, Booking.com and Tripadvisor.
Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
Open shared documents in the Google apps on phones.
Always a fallback
No app installed? The visitor gets the normal web page.
How it works
How do you set up deep links in GoTinyURL?
Paste an app URL, then App linking detects it, then Share the short link, then It opens in the app. Each step takes a few seconds in the dashboard at app.gotinyurl.com.
Paste an app URL
A YouTube video, an Amazon product, an Instagram profile.
App linking detects it
GoTinyURL recognises the supported app automatically.
Share the short link
In bios, stories, emails and ads.
It opens in the app
Signed in, ready to like, follow or buy. Web fallback if not installed.
Plans
Which GoTinyURL plans include deep links?
Deep links that open native apps is included from the Free plan. Lifetime tiers are listed on the lifetime deal page.
| Plan | Free Free | Starter $7/mo | Pro $16/mo | Business $39/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep links that open native apps | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| App linking for 27 popular apps | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
Who uses it
Who gets the most from deep links?
Marketers and growth teams: utms baked in
Add tags once per link, with a back-half that matches the campaign name.
How marketers and growth teams use GoTinyURLFAQ
Deep links and app linking: common questions
Q01Which apps does GoTinyURL deep linking support?
27: AliExpress, TikTok, Reddit, X, YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, Facebook, Telegram, Spotify, Apple Music, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitch, Netflix, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Maps, Airbnb, Tripadvisor, Amazon, StockX, Booking.com and Waze.
Q02Which plans include deep links?
Deep links are on every plan, including Free. Automatic app linking for the 27 supported apps is on Starter and above, and on every lifetime tier.
Q03Why do deep links get more engagement?
In-app browsers inside Instagram or TikTok are not signed in to YouTube or Amazon, so viewers hit login prompts and give up. Opening the native app keeps them signed in, one tap from subscribing or buying.
Q04What if the person does not have the app?
The link falls back to the normal web address, so the visitor still reaches the content in their browser.
Q05Do deep links work on desktop?
On a computer the link simply opens the web version of the content. Deep linking only changes behaviour on phones and tablets that have the app.
Q06Can I track clicks on deep links?
Yes. Deep links are short links, so every click is counted with the same analytics: country, device, OS, referrer and time.
Q07Can I use deep links on my bio page?
Yes. Use a deep short link as the URL of any bio page link block, so your YouTube or Amazon button opens the app.
Q08Is a deep link the same as a universal link?
They are related. Universal links (iOS) and App Links (Android) are the operating-system features that let a web address open an app. GoTinyURL builds the right app address for each supported service so you do not have to.
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