Firebase Dynamic Links shut down. Routing does not have to.
Google discontinued Firebase Dynamic Links in August 2025. yLnk dynamic links keep the core job alive — one URL that routes to iOS, Android, or web with a fallback — without an enterprise MMP contract.
Smart route
One public URL
go.ylnk.app/app
FDL sunset
Aug 2025
service shut down
Route hits by platform
Where yLnk fits after Firebase Dynamic Links
A replacement scoped to teams that just need routing.
A maintained replacement
FDL stopped working in August 2025. yLnk dynamic links keep iOS, Android, and web routing with a web fallback when the app is not installed.
Team-friendly without MMP complexity
No Branch or AppsFlyer enterprise contract, seat minimums, or attribution SKU to route a link.
Routing is one part of a link suite
Short links, QR codes, campaigns, and analytics are in the same account.
Built for growth
Replace the routing. Skip the enterprise overhead.
One public URL
Share a single branded link that resolves per platform.
Web fallback
Send users without the app to a web page or store listing.
Branded host
App links use a dedicated hostname so App Links and Universal Links keep stable well-known files.
Predictable cost
Plan-based pricing instead of usage-metered attribution billing.
Side by side
yLnk vs Firebase Dynamic Links
Firebase Dynamic Links was a routing product. It was shut down on 25 August 2025.
| Feature | yLnk | Firebase Dynamic Links |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic app links (iOS / Android / web routing) Google discontinued FDL on 25 August 2025. | Yes | Yes — but service shut down Aug 2025 |
| Web fallback when app not installed No longer operational. | Yes | Previously yes |
| Short links | Yes | Short Dynamic Links only (discontinued) |
| QR codes | Yes | No |
| Link-in-bio page | LinkFolio | No |
| Forms | Yes | No |
| Storefront / checkout | yShop | No |
| Blog / content pages | Yes | No |
| Campaign reporting | Across links, QR, bio, forms, blog | No |
| Organization / team roles A different model — not link-level roles. | 5 roles, invite + audit log | Firebase project IAM |
| Custom branded subdomains | One per product, across the suite | Custom domain for Dynamic Links (discontinued) |
| Plan tier for team features | Standard paid plans | n/a — service ended |
Firebase Dynamic Links was deprecated by Google in 2023 and shut down on 25 August 2025. Details from Firebase documentation as of August 2026. For MMP-grade deep linking, evaluate Branch or AppsFlyer.
The honest part
When you need more than yLnk routing
- MMP platforms like Branch and AppsFlyer offer granular attribution, cohort analytics, and fraud protection.
- They integrate with paid-media self-attributing networks such as Meta, Google, and TikTok.
- They support deferred deep linking at large scale with dedicated support.
- Existing Firebase users may prefer to consolidate on a full MMP rather than a link tool.
Better for:teams that need marketing-attribution depth — SAN integrations, fraud protection, cohort analysis — where a dedicated deep-linking platform is worth its cost and setup.
Replace Firebase Dynamic Links this week.
Set up smart routing with a web fallback in minutes.
Firebase Dynamic Links shut down — what do I use now?
yLnk dynamic links handle the core job: one URL that routes to iOS, Android, or web, with a fallback when the app is not installed.
Is this as powerful as Branch or AppsFlyer?
No, and it is not meant to be. If you need MMP-grade attribution, fraud protection, and paid-media integrations, use a dedicated platform. yLnk is for teams that just need reliable routing without that cost.
Can I keep my existing link paths?
In most cases yes. Set up a branded subdomain such as go.yourbrand.com and map your routes. Test on staging before you cut over.
Does it work with a custom domain?
Yes. App links use a dedicated hostname so Android App Links and iOS Universal Links get stable well-known files.