Firebase Dynamic Links Is Shut Down — Here Are the Best Alternatives

Firebase Dynamic Links shut down on August 25, 2025. If your app still depends on FDL, your deep links are no longer resolving. Here's what happened and how to migrate.

What Happened to Firebase Dynamic Links

Google deprecated Firebase Dynamic Links and shut the service down completely on August 25, 2025. Links using the page.link domain or custom FDL domains stopped resolving. No migration path was provided by Google.

Timeline

• May 2023: Deprecation announced
• August 25, 2025: Service fully shut down — all FDL links stopped resolving

Top Alternatives

1. Codelloy (Recommended)

Best for: Teams wanting quick setup and transparent pricing

| Feature | Details | | ---------- | -------------------------------------- | | Setup Time | < 30 minutes | | Pricing | Transparent tiered pricing (€0 / €49 / €199 / contact sales) | | SDK Size | Lightweight | | Support | All tiers |

Pros:

• Easy migration from Firebase
• Similar feature set with improvements
• Transparent tiered pricing with per-month link allowances
• Excellent documentation

Cons:

• Newer platform (but battle-tested)

2. Branch.io

Best for: Enterprise teams with big budgets

Pros:

• Comprehensive feature set
• Strong attribution
• Enterprise support

Cons:

• Complex setup
• Enterprise pricing
• Heavy SDK

3. AppsFlyer OneLink

Best for: Teams already using AppsFlyer for attribution

Pros:

• Part of larger MMP suite
• Deep attribution integration

Cons:

• Requires AppsFlyer subscription
• Can be expensive

Migrating from Firebase

The migration process is straightforward:

Step 1: Export Your Links

firebase dynamic-links:export --project=your-project

Step 2: Set Up Codelloy

1. Create a Codelloy account
2. Add your domain
3. Configure your app settings

Step 3: Create Redirect Rules

Set up 301 redirects from old Firebase links to new Codelloy links.

Step 4: Update Your SDK

Replace Firebase SDK with Codelloy SDK:

// Before (Firebase)
import dynamicLinks from "@react-native-firebase/dynamic-links";

// After (Codelloy)
import Codelloy from "@codelloy/react-native";

Migration Tool

Codelloy offers a free migration tool specifically for Firebase Dynamic Links users. It automatically:

• Imports your existing links
• Preserves analytics history
• Sets up redirects

Conclusion

Don't wait until Firebase Dynamic Links stops working. Start planning your migration now.

Try Codelloy free — migration from Firebase takes less than an hour.

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Need a complete migration checklist? See our dedicated Firebase Dynamic Links alternative page for a full step-by-step migration guide and feature comparison.