Best Firebase Dynamic Links Alternative
FDL shut down Aug 25, 2025, Flyn replaces the short-link + deep-link use case, no SDK required
Last updated: July 2026
Firebase Dynamic Links (FDL) was Google's free service for short links, mobile deep linking, and deferred deep linking. Google deprecated it in August 2023 and shut it down completely on August 25, 2025, every FDL short link (on page.link and custom domains) stopped resolving that day. Flyn is the simplest replacement for the short-link + deep-link use case.
Unlimited links, deep analytics, A/B testing, QR codes, and deep links for 16+ native apps, from $9/mo.
Why Look for a Firebase Dynamic Links Alternative?
Teams are not choosing to leave Firebase Dynamic Links, they were forced off it. Google deprecated FDL in August 2023 and shut it down on August 25, 2025, so anyone who used it for short links or app deep linking now needs a replacement that actually exists. Google's own guidance pointed heavy attribution users to MMPs like Branch, Adjust, and AppsFlyer, but those are SDK-based products built for install attribution, not simple short links. For the common case, short branded URLs that deep-link into an app, Flyn is the no-rebuild path: recreate your links in a dashboard or via API, gain real-time analytics and A/B testing FDL never had, and stop depending on a discontinued platform.
Firebase Dynamic Links at a Glance
Firebase Dynamic Links homepage (firebase.google.com), screenshot captured April 2026
Firebase Dynamic Links: Pros & Cons
What Firebase Dynamic Links Does Well
- Was completely free with no paid tiers
- Tight integration with the Firebase ecosystem
- Handled deferred deep linking (link survives app install)
- Backed by Google infrastructure while it was live
Where Firebase Dynamic Links Falls Short
- Fully shut down on Aug 25, 2025, all links dead
- Required the Firebase SDK and app configuration
- Analytics limited to basic console click/conversion counts
- No A/B testing, geo-routing, password protection, or link cloaking
Pricing Comparison
Firebase Dynamic Links Plans
Flyn Plans
Feature Comparison: Flyn vs Firebase Dynamic Links
| Feature | Flyn | Firebase Dynamic Links |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Link shortening | Discontinued Aug 2025 | |
| Custom branded domains | 3 on Pro | Was supported (now dead) |
| Unlimited links | Discontinued | |
| QR code generation | ||
| Analytics | ||
| Real-time click analytics | Discontinued | |
| City-level geo data | ||
| Device & browser breakdown | ||
| Referrer analysis | ||
| Period-over-period trends | ||
| Advanced | ||
| A/B split testing | ||
| Password-protected links | ||
| Link expiration | ||
| Geo-routing | ||
| Device targeting | iOS/Android routing (discontinued) | |
| Deep links (native apps) | 16+ platforms | Was core feature (now dead) |
| Deferred deep linking | Was core feature (now dead) | |
| Link cloaking | ||
| Custom OG metadata | Social meta tags (discontinued) | |
| Retargeting pixels on links | Not applicable | |
| Developer | ||
| REST API | Discontinued | |
| Webhooks | ||
| No SDK / app rebuild required | ||
| Marketing | ||
| UTM builder | ||
| Bulk link creation | Discontinued | |
| Security | ||
| GDPR-compliant analytics | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Team workspaces | $4/seat add-on | |
Firebase Dynamic Links Is Gone, Here Is the Modern Replacement
Google deprecated Firebase Dynamic Links on August 25, 2023 and shut the service down entirely on August 25, 2025. As of that date, every FDL short link, both links on the page.link subdomain and links on your own custom domain, stopped resolving. If you relied on FDL for sharing short links or routing users into your app, those links are now dead and there is no way to revive them through Firebase. Flyn is the simplest replacement for the most common FDL use case: short, branded links that deep-link into native apps. You create and recreate links in a dashboard or via API, no Firebase SDK, no app rebuild, and no waiting on a deprecated platform.
What Flyn Replaces, and What It Does Not
Be clear about scope. FDL bundled three things: free short links, mobile deep linking, and deferred deep linking (a link that survives app install and routes the user to the right in-app content on first launch). Flyn directly replaces the short-link and deep-link pieces: it generates short branded URLs that open content in 16+ native apps without any SDK integration. Flyn is NOT a full mobile-attribution platform (MMP), it does not do deferred deep linking, install attribution, or fraud detection. If you need deferred deep linking and post-install attribution, Google itself pointed FDL users to MMPs like Branch, Adjust, AppsFlyer, Kochava, and Singular. If you mainly used FDL for short links plus basic app deep links, Flyn covers that at $9/month with far richer link analytics than FDL ever offered.
Quick Switch
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Pricing: FDL Was Free, Flyn Stays Affordable
Firebase Dynamic Links was free, there were no paid tiers, which is exactly why its shutdown left so many teams scrambling for a no-cost or low-cost replacement. The comparison here is about capability and continuity, not price. Flyn's Free plan covers 25 links per month with basic analytics at $0, and Flyn Pro is $9/month (billed annually) for unlimited links, 3 custom domains, real-time analytics, A/B testing, and a full REST API. For the short-link + deep-link workload FDL handled, that is a small, predictable cost on a service that is actively maintained rather than deprecated.
Analytics and Features FDL Never Had
FDL's analytics were limited to basic click and conversion counts inside the Firebase console. Flyn goes considerably deeper: real-time click streams, period-over-period trend comparisons, city-level geographic breakdowns, device and browser segmentation, and referrer analysis on every link. Beyond analytics, Flyn adds capabilities FDL never offered, A/B split testing, password-protected links, auto-expiring links, geo-routing to region-specific destinations, link cloaking, custom OG metadata for social previews, QR code generation, and webhook events. You move off a dead product and gain a modern link platform in the same step.
Recreating Your FDL Links in Flyn Is Straightforward
Because FDL has already shut down, there is nothing live to "migrate", the old links no longer resolve. Practical recovery means recreating the short-link and deep-link mappings in Flyn. Inventory the links you still have on record (from your Firebase project export, app source, marketing docs, or printed/embedded materials), then recreate each short link in Flyn pointing at the same destination, with the same deep-link target where applicable. If you owned a custom domain that previously served FDL links, point its CNAME to link.flyn.to and rebuild the slugs you need, new short URLs on your domain start working as soon as DNS propagates. All future click data flows into Flyn's richer analytics from day one.
How to Migrate from Firebase Dynamic Links to Flyn
Inventory your former FDL links from your Firebase project export, app source, and marketing materials (the live links are already dead)
Create a free Flyn account at flyn.to/signup
Recreate each short link in Flyn with the same destination and deep-link target
If you owned a custom domain, update its CNAME record to point to link.flyn.to
Verify the new links resolve correctly, DNS propagation takes 5-30 minutes
Typical migration time: Under 10 minutes. Your existing short links continue working during and after the switch.
The Verdict
Firebase Dynamic Links shut down on August 25, 2025, taking every FDL short link with it. For the short-link and app deep-link use case most teams relied on, Flyn is the simplest replacement, short branded links to 16+ apps, no SDK or app rebuild, plus analytics FDL never had, at $9/month. It is not a full attribution platform, so pair it with an MMP only if you genuinely need deferred deep linking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best Firebase Dynamic Links alternative?
For the short-link + deep-link use case, Flyn is the simplest replacement: short branded URLs that deep-link into 16+ native apps with no SDK or app rebuild, plus real-time analytics, Free for 25 links, $9/month (annual) for unlimited. If you specifically need deferred deep linking and install attribution, Google pointed FDL users to mobile-measurement platforms like Branch, Adjust, and AppsFlyer.
Is Firebase Dynamic Links shut down?
Yes. Google deprecated FDL on August 25, 2023 and shut it down completely on August 25, 2025. Every FDL short link, on the page.link subdomain and on custom domains, stopped resolving on that date and cannot be restored through Firebase.
Firebase Dynamic Links vs Flyn, which is better?
FDL no longer exists, so the practical answer is Flyn. FDL was a free Google service for short links and deep linking; Flyn is an actively maintained short-link + deep-link platform with deeper analytics (real-time, city-level geo, A/B testing) at $9/month. Flyn is not a full attribution platform, so for deferred deep linking you would pair it with an MMP.
Can I migrate my Firebase Dynamic Links to Flyn?
Because FDL is already shut down, there are no live links left to migrate, the old URLs are dead. Migration means recreating your short-link and deep-link mappings in Flyn from whatever record you have (Firebase project export, app source, marketing docs). If you owned a custom domain, repoint its CNAME to link.flyn.to and rebuild the slugs.
Does Flyn do deferred deep linking like FDL did?
No, Flyn handles standard deep links (opening content directly in 16+ native apps) but not deferred deep linking, which routes a user to in-app content after a fresh app install. Deferred deep linking and install attribution are MMP features; Google recommended Branch, Adjust, AppsFlyer, Kochava, and Singular for that. Flyn covers the short-link and direct deep-link use case that most FDL users actually relied on.
Is Flyn free like Firebase Dynamic Links was?
Flyn has a Free plan ($0) with 25 links per month and basic analytics, which covers many former FDL use cases at no cost. FDL itself was entirely free with no paid tiers. For higher volume, Flyn Pro is $9/month billed annually for unlimited links, 3 custom domains, A/B testing, and a REST API.
Do I need an SDK or app rebuild to replace FDL with Flyn?
Not for basic short links and standard deep links, Flyn generates links from a dashboard or REST API, so you can recreate FDL short links without touching app code. You only need app-side configuration (App Links / Universal Links) if you want links to open directly inside your app, which is a one-time platform setup rather than a dependency on a third-party SDK.
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