Feature

Deferred Deep Linking

Preserve link context through app installation. Users land on the right content after download—not just your home screen.

How Deferred Deep Linking Works

1. User Clicks Link

User taps your deep link but doesn't have the app installed

2. App Store Redirect

ULink redirects to the correct app store while saving link data

3. User Installs App

User downloads and opens your app for the first time

4. Context Restored

App opens to the originally intended content automatically

The Problem Without Deferred Deep Links

Without Deferred Deep Links

• User clicks link to specific product

• Redirected to app store (app not installed)

• Downloads and opens app

• Lands on generic home screen

• Must search for product again

High drop-off, lost conversion

With ULink Deferred Deep Links

• User clicks link to specific product

• Redirected to app store (link data saved)

• Downloads and opens app

Lands directly on product page

• Seamless experience, no searching

Higher conversion, happy user

Deferred Deep Linking Use Cases

Referral Programs

Referral links that attribute the inviter even after the new user installs and opens the app.

Product Ads

E-commerce ads that land users on the exact product page after install.

Promo Codes

Marketing links that auto-apply discount codes on first app launch.

Content Sharing

Shared articles, videos, or posts that open directly after the recipient installs.

Game Invites

Friend invites that place new players in the inviter's game room after install.

Onboarding Flows

Links that skip generic onboarding and personalize based on the acquisition source.

Works Across All Platforms

iOS SDK: Works with iOS 14+ and Universal Links
Android SDK: Compatible with Android 6+ and App Links
Flutter SDK: Cross-platform with single integration
REST API: Retrieve deferred data server-side if needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Never lose a user to app install friction

Implement deferred deep linking and preserve context through installation.

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