No.1 Firebase Dynamic Link Alternative by AppsOnAir

Migration Checklist

What to look for in a modern deep linking platform

Not all Firebase Dynamic Links alternatives are equal. Here are the non-negotiables you should evaluate before committing.

Deferred Deep Linking

The platform must route users to the correct in-app destination even when the app isn't installed yet. Without true deferred deep linking, your referral programs and growth campaigns lose conversions on new-user flows.

Multi-Platform SDK Support

Your team works across Android, iOS, Flutter, and React Native. The alternative must provide first-class, maintained SDKs for all platforms, not just a native SDK with unofficial wrappers.

Attribution & Campaign Analytics

Deep links without analytics are blind. Look for click tracking, install attribution, conversion funnels, UTM parameter support, and campaign-level reporting to power your growth team's decisions.

Custom Branded Domains

Your deep links are a brand touchpoint. The platform should let you serve links from your own domain (e.g., links.yourapp.com), not a shared generic domain that erodes user trust.

Flexible Routing Rules

Support for conditional routing, send iOS users one way, Android another; handle non-app users gracefully with custom fallbacks; A/B test destinations for conversion optimization.

API-First & Enterprise Scale

Programmatic link creation via REST API, bulk generation for campaigns with 100k+ links, and SDKs that don't require a dashboard for every operation. Scale must be a first-class feature.

Meet Your Firebase Replacement

AppsOnAir AppLink The Best Firebase Dynamic Links Alternative

AppsOnAir AppLink is a production-ready deep linking platform designed to replace Firebase Dynamic Links. It supports deferred deep linking, attribution, routing, and analytics with SDKs for Android, iOS, Flutter, and React Native, and infrastructure built to scale to 100,000+ links.

True Deferred Deep Linking

Route new users to the exact in-app screen after install, preserving campaign context through the App Store / Play Store install flow.

Import Firebase Dynamic Links

Migrate your existing Firebase links into AppLink with our import option, no broken campaigns, no lost traffic.

Unified Mobile Platform

AppLink is part of AppsOnAir, combining deep linking with OTA updates, in-app feedback, and push notifications in one dashboard.

Active Development, Not Sunsetted

AppLink is under continuous active development with regular feature releases and dedicated support, the opposite of Firebase's trajectory.

How AppLink Works

1

User clicks your branded deep link links.yourapp.com/promo

2

AppLink detects device, OS, and install status in real time

3

App installed → routes directly to correct in-app screen

4

App not installed → redirects to store, preserves deep link context

5

After install, deferred link fires → lands user on exact destination

Attribution data captured · Campaign credited · User retained

Platform Capabilities

Everything You Need in a Firebase Dynamic Links Alternative

AppLink ships every capability a modern mobile team needs for deep linking, built on actively maintained infrastructure.

Deferred Deep Linking

Route users to the exact in-app destination even if they don't have the app installed. Campaign context survives the App Store / Play Store install flow.

Install Attribution

Know exactly which channel, campaign, and link drove every app install. Full UTM support with click-to-install attribution across iOS and Android.

Custom Domains

Serve deep links from your own brand domain (links.yourapp.com). Guided DNS setup, HTTPS enforcement, and Apple/Google app site association files handled automatically.

REST API & Bulk Generation

Programmatically create personalized deep links at scale via REST API. Generate 100k+ unique links in a single API call for referral programs, e-commerce, and enterprise campaigns.

Analytics Dashboard

click counts, redirects, app opens, app installs, first opens, re-opens, conversion funnels, and campaign-level performance. The data your growth team needs are available the moment a user clicks.

Firebase Link Import

Built-in Firebase Dynamic Links import options. Bulk-import existing links along with destinations, routing rules, and custom parameters. Minimal downtime, zero broken campaigns.

Side-by-Side comparison

AppLink vs Firebase Dynamic Links

A plain-English comparison so you can see exactly what you're getting, and what you've been missing.

Feature

AppsOnAir AppLink

Firebase Dynamic Links

Service Status

Active & Maintained

Discontinued Aug 2025

Deferred Deep Linking

Android SDK

iOS SDK

Flutter SDK

Limited

React Native SDK

Limited

Custom Branded Domains

Links Analytics

Campaign Attribution

Bulk Link Generation API

Firebase Link Import

N/A

Advanced Routing Rules

Pricing Model

Discontinued

HTTPS Enforcement

Beyond Dynamic Links — Mobile Release Stack

CodePush

Microsoft App center replacement

OTA Build Distribution

(APK/IPA)

AppRemark (Beta)

In-app feedback & bug reports

AppSync

Force update & maintenance mode

The Clear Choice

Why AppLink wins every time

Across every metric that matters to a modern mobile team, AppLink outperforms the alternatives.

4 / 4

Native SDKs

Platform-Specific SDK Support

Officially maintained SDKs across platforms. No fragile community wrappers, just reliable libraries built to work seamlessly.

99.9%

Completeness

Feature Completeness

Deferred linking, attribution tracking, robust analytics, custom domains, and advanced conditional routing rules, all ready out of the box.

Free

To Start

Developer Experience First

Start testing without a credit card. Experience a unified, intuitive dashboard, rich REST APIs, and crystal-clear documentation from day one.

Quick

Migration

Migrate in Minutes

Built-in Firebase link import tool combined with guided DNS setup. Move thousands of existing links rapidly without breaking current user journeys.

Step-by-Step Migration

Migrate from Firebase Dynamic Links Minimal migration time

A practical, minimal-downtime migration strategy. Your existing links keep working throughout the entire process.

Create Your AppLink Account

Sign up at app.appsonair.com and create a new AppLink project. Configure your app's bundle ID (iOS) and package name (Android). Takes under 5 minutes.

Set Up Domain

Configure an AppsOnAir branded domain or use your own custom domain. Guided DNS setup with verification at each step ensures a smooth, reliable integration.

Import Firebase Dynamic Links

Use the AppLink Firebase Import option to bulk-import your existing links. Destinations, routing rules, and parameters are preserved automatically.

Install the AppLink SDK

Add the AppLink SDK to your mobile app via our step-by-step integration guide. Full support for Flutter (pub.dev), React Native (npm), Android, and iOS.

Initialize SDK & Handle Deep Links

Initialize AppLink in your app and add a listener for incoming deep links. Replace Firebase Dynamic Links callbacks with the AppLink equivalent. REST APIs available for backend use cases.

Test, Validate & Go Live

Validate deferred deep linking, routing rules, and fallback behavior across all platforms. Update marketing links to your new AppLink domain and monitor the dashboard.

Minimal Downtime Migration

Validate your AppLink integration using detailed documentation and platform-specific testing guides. Once confirmed, switch your marketing links to AppLink and track performance in the dashboard. Read the full migration documentation for the complete playbook.

Real-World Applications

Deep linking use cases that drive growth

AppLink powers deep linking for the most demanding mobile growth scenarios across every industry vertical.

Referral Systems

Generate unique referral deep links for every user at scale. When a referred user clicks and installs the app, deferred deep linking credits the referrer automatically, even across Android and iOS. Build referral programs that actually convert.

Fintech Onboarding

Route new users from KYC emails, SMS verification, and marketing campaigns directly to the correct onboarding step inside your app. Deep link context survives the install, users land on the exact screen, not the home page.

E-Commerce Deep Linking

Link users directly to product pages, sale events, cart recovery flows, and category pages. Generate unique product deep links via API for email campaigns and social media. Track which links drive actual purchases, not just installs.

Growth Campaigns & Attribution

Run multi-channel growth campaigns with full attribution. Create unique deep links per channel, email, SMS, social, paid ads, and compare performance in the AppLink dashboard. Use attribution data to optimize spend across your best-performing channels.

Built for Production

Security and reliability you can count on

AppLink is built with enterprise-grade security and infrastructure designed for production mobile applications.

HTTPS Enforcement

Every link generated by AppLink is served over HTTPS. TLS encryption is mandatory, there's no option to create insecure HTTP deep links. Your users' routing data stays protected in transit.

High-Availability Infrastructure

AppLink runs on redundant, geo-distributed infrastructure with a 98.9% uptime SLA. Link resolution latency stays under 200ms globally, your users are never waiting for a link to resolve.

GDPR-Conscious Analytics

AppLink analytics are designed with privacy in mind. Configure data retention periods, anonymize user identifiers for attribution, and maintain compliance without sacrificing the attribution data your growth team needs.

Built for Scale

Enterprise-ready from day one

100k+

Links per batch via API

98.9%

Uptime SLA

<200ms

Global link resolution

4

Platform SDKs supported

No Noise.‍Just Mobile Value.

Replace Firebase Dynamic Links Without Breaking Your App

Firebase Dynamic Links Shut Down — August 25, 2025

The shutdown leaves your deep links broken

No New Links Can Be Created

Existing Links Will Stop Working

Broken Links Lead to Lost Conversions

What to look for in a modern deep linking platform

Deferred Deep Linking

Multi-Platform SDK Support

Attribution & Campaign Analytics

Custom Branded Domains

Flexible Routing Rules

API-First & Enterprise Scale

AppsOnAir AppLink The Best Firebase Dynamic Links Alternative

True Deferred Deep Linking

Import Firebase Dynamic Links

Unified Mobile Platform

Active Development, Not Sunsetted

Everything You Need in a Firebase Dynamic Links Alternative

Deferred Deep Linking

Install Attribution

Custom Domains

REST API & Bulk Generation

Analytics Dashboard

Firebase Link Import

AppLink vs Firebase Dynamic Links

Why AppLink wins every time

Migrate from Firebase Dynamic Links Minimal migration time

Create Your AppLink Account

Set Up Domain

Import Firebase Dynamic Links

Install the AppLink SDK

Initialize SDK & Handle Deep Links

Test, Validate & Go Live

Minimal Downtime Migration

Deep linking use cases that drive growth

Referral Systems

Fintech Onboarding

E-Commerce Deep Linking

Growth Campaigns & Attribution

Security and reliability you can count on

HTTPS Enforcement

High-Availability Infrastructure

GDPR-Conscious Analytics

Enterprise-ready from day one

Frequently asked questions

Why is Firebase Dynamic Links being deprecated?

Can I import my existing Firebase Dynamic Links into AppsOnAir AppLink?

Does AppsOnAir AppLink support Flutter and React Native?

How is AppsOnAir AppLink different from Firebase Dynamic Links?

Can AppsOnAir AppLink handle 100,000+ deep links?

Where can I find the AppLink documentation and SDK guides?

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