Google shut down Firebase Dynamic Links in August 2025 — existing links stopped resolving and new ones can’t be created. If you used FDL for its most common job, sending people to the right app store from one URL, you don’t need a paid replacement: Autolink does exactly that part for free, with no SDK.
If you relied on FDL’s deferred deep linking, you need a different class of tool — this page is honest about which is which.
Firebase Dynamic Links did two different jobs
Most FDL setups used one or both of these:
- Smart store routing — one URL that sends iPhone visitors to the App Store, Android visitors to Google Play, and desktops to a website.
- Deferred deep linking — remembering a destination through the install, so the app opens specific content on first launch (requires an SDK inside the app).
The replacement you need depends entirely on which job you were using.
Pick your replacement by the job
| You used FDL for… | What replaces it | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Routing to the right store + click stats | A smart link (Autolink) | Free |
| Deferred deep linking into in-app content | Branch, AppsFlyer, Adjust, or similar (SDK required) | Paid — typically bundled in measurement suites |
| Both | A measurement platform for deep links; a smart link is still the simpler share URL | Mixed |
To be explicit: Autolink does not do deferred deep linking or install attribution SDKs. It replaces the routing half — the half most small apps actually used.
Migrate in three steps
- 1
Create your Autolink: paste your App Store and Google Play URLs (plus a website fallback if you have one). You get one URL like autolink.to/yourapp.
- 2
Replace your dead page.link (or custom-domain FDL) URLs wherever they live: bios, posts, ads, email templates, QR destinations, docs.
- 3
Optionally add channel tags (autolink.to/yourapp/instagram) so the dashboard splits clicks by source — a lighter substitute for FDL’s UTM plumbing.
There is no SDK to remove for the routing use case — FDL’s link routing never needed one, and neither does its replacement.
Frequently asked questions
Are my old Firebase Dynamic Links recoverable?
No — Google turned the service off; page.link URLs no longer resolve. The fix is to publish a new link and update the places the old one was posted.
Is Autolink really free?
Yes — your smart link is free to create and share, click stats included. No credit card, no trial clock.
Does Autolink support deferred deep linking?
No. If the app must open specific content right after install, use a measurement platform (Branch, AppsFlyer, Adjust). Autolink is the no-SDK smart link for sharing and click measurement.
How is this different from other FDL alternatives?
Most replacement lists feature paid tools — small smart-link services with monthly plans, or measurement suites priced for marketing teams. If routing is all you need, you shouldn’t have to pay for it.
Ready to create your Autolink?
One link in about 30 seconds. No SDK. No credit card.