Firebase Dynamic Links Alternative

Why Firebase Dynamic Links ended

Google announced the deprecation of Firebase Dynamic Links (FDL) in 2022, with support ending in August 2025. For years, FDL was the go-to solution for deferred deep linking and install attribution on iOS and Android. When it was shut down, thousands of mobile teams—especially those using Flutter and React Native—were left without a built-in way to create links that survive app installation.

Firebase Dynamic Links handled redirects to the App Store or Play Store, stored the intended destination, and matched the user back to that destination after install using device fingerprinting. Replacing that behavior requires a service that does the same three things: redirect, store, and match. Redirectly was built specifically to fill that gap.

What you need in a replacement

A solid Firebase Dynamic Links alternative should give you deferred deep linking, install attribution, and a simple way to create and manage links. It should work with your stack—Flutter, React Native, or native iOS/Android—and scale with your traffic without locking you into a single vendor.

Redirectly vs Firebase Dynamic Links

Side-by-side, Redirectly covers the same core use cases as FDL and adds clearer pricing, real-time analytics, and first-class Flutter and React Native support.

How migration works

Migrating from Firebase Dynamic Links to Redirectly follows a simple path: create a Redirectly project, configure your subdomain and native deep link setup (Universal Links / App Links), then swap the SDK. Your existing link flows—email, ads, referrals—can keep the same structure; only the backend and SDK calls change.

For a step-by-step Flutter migration with code samples, see our migration guide.

await redirectly.initialize(RedirectlyConfig(
  apiKey: 'your-api-key',
  debug: true,
));

import Redirectly from 'react-native-redirectly';

const redirectly = Redirectly.getInstance();
await redirectly.initialize({
  apiKey: 'your-api-key',
  enableDebugLogging: __DEV__,
});

redirectly.onAppInstalled((install) => {
  if (install.matched) {
    navigation.navigate(install.matchedClick?.slug);
  }
});

For a step-by-step migration guide with additional code samples and troubleshooting, see our comprehensive migration guide. You can also check out our platform-specific documentation for Flutter deferred deep linking and React Native deferred deep linking.

Why teams choose Redirectly

Redirectly was built as a Firebase Dynamic Links alternative from day one. We focus on deferred deep linking and install attribution so you get a simple, reliable service without the overhead of a full growth platform.

• Deferred deep linking that works the same way as FDL: link → store → install → match → route.
• Install attribution so you can see which links and campaigns drive installs.
• Flutter SDK (pure Dart) and React Native SDK (TypeScript) with no native code required for basic setup.
• Custom subdomains and Universal Links / App Links support out of the box.
• Real-time analytics and a straightforward API for creating and managing links.
• Free tier and transparent pricing so you can start small and scale.

Frequently asked questions

Have questions about migrating from Firebase Dynamic Links or using Redirectly? Here are some common answers.

Getting started

Create a free account, get your API key and subdomain, and follow the Flutter or React Native docs to integrate. If you are migrating from Firebase Dynamic Links, use the migration guide for a detailed walkthrough and code comparisons.