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Introduction to LinkForty

Welcome to LinkForty - the open-source deeplink management and mobile attribution platform that gives you enterprise features without the enterprise price tag.

What is LinkForty?​

LinkForty is a self-hosted and cloud-based platform for:

  • Short Link Management - Create, manage, and track branded short links
  • Deferred Deep Linking - Route new users to specific content after app install
  • Mobile Attribution - Track which marketing campaigns drive app installs
  • QR Code Generation - Create dynamic QR codes for offline-to-online attribution
  • Analytics & Reporting - Comprehensive click and install tracking
  • Team Collaboration - Multi-organization support with role-based access

Why LinkForty?​

🆓 Open Source Core​

The core functionality is completely free and open-source under MIT license:

  • Deferred deep linking
  • Fingerprint-based attribution
  • Link management with targeting rules
  • QR code generation
  • Webhook notifications
  • Self-host on your own infrastructure

🚀 Key Features​

  • ✅ Unlimited short links
  • ✅ Link templates for quick creation
  • ✅ Bulk operations (create/update/delete 1000+ links)
  • ✅ UTM parameter support
  • ✅ Geographic, device, and language targeting
  • ✅ Link expiration dates
  • ✅ Custom domains

Mobile Attribution​

  • ✅ Deferred deep linking (new installs)
  • ✅ Direct deep linking (existing users)
  • ✅ Fingerprint-based attribution (70%+ accuracy)
  • ✅ Link-specific attribution windows (1 hour to 90 days)
  • ✅ Click-to-install tracking
  • ✅ In-app event attribution

QR Codes​

  • ✅ Dynamic QR code generation (PNG & SVG)
  • ✅ Custom colors for brand matching
  • ✅ Sizes from 128px to 2048px
  • ✅ Update destination without reprinting
  • ✅ Track offline-to-online attribution

Social Media Integration​

  • ✅ Open Graph tags for rich previews
  • ✅ Automatic platform detection (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Slack, Discord, WhatsApp)
  • ✅ Custom og:title, og:description, og:image
  • ✅ Preview testing routes

Analytics​

  • ✅ Real-time click tracking
  • ✅ Install attribution
  • ✅ Geographic distribution (country, city)
  • ✅ Device breakdown (iOS, Android, Web)
  • ✅ Conversion funnels
  • ✅ Data export (JSON & CSV)

Team Collaboration​

  • ✅ Multi-organization support
  • ✅ Role-based access control (Owner, Admin, Member, Viewer)
  • ✅ Team invitations
  • ✅ Project organization
  • ✅ Separate billing per organization

Developer Experience​

  • ✅ RESTful API
  • ✅ API keys for automation
  • ✅ Comprehensive documentation
  • ✅ Mobile SDKs (React Native, iOS, Android, Flutter)
  • ✅ Webhook notifications with HMAC security
  • ✅ TypeScript support

Key Advantages​

Self-Hosted Option​

  • Complete data ownership - Your attribution data stays in your infrastructure
  • No vendor lock-in - Export all data anytime in standard formats
  • Unlimited scaling - No per-install fees or usage limits
  • Full customization - Modify the source code to fit your needs

Feature-Rich Platform​

  • Link-specific attribution windows - Control attribution at the link level, not just organization-wide
  • QR codes included - Generate dynamic QR codes for offline-to-online attribution
  • Open Graph tags - Rich social media previews out of the box
  • Webhook delivery logs - Full visibility into webhook notifications

Developer-Friendly​

  • Transparent pricing - Cloud: $29/month Pro plan
  • No sales calls required - Get started immediately
  • Active development - Community-driven and continuously improved
  • Comprehensive documentation - Guides, API reference, and examples
  • ✅ Active development (Firebase: discontinued August 2025)
  • ✅ Superior features (Firebase had limited attribution)
  • ✅ Migration guide available
  • ✅ Community-driven (open source ensures longevity)

Use Cases​

E-commerce​

Create product links that route users to App Store/Google Play, then open directly to that product after install. Track which ads drive purchases.

Referral Programs​

Generate unique referral links per user. Attribute new installs to referrers. Award credits automatically via webhooks.

Content Apps​

Share article links on social media. New users install and see that exact article. Reduce bounce rate by 60%.

Marketing Campaigns​

Track which Facebook/Instagram/TikTok campaigns drive installs. Measure true ROI with click-to-install attribution.

Getting Started​

Choose your deployment option:

Next Steps​