Short links that open the app.
Tapzy shortens any link and can open it straight in the right app, like YouTube or Instagram, instead of the browser. You can change where a link goes later and see every click.
Updated October 2026
How it works
- 1
Paste a link
Add a custom slug, UTM tags, a password or an expiry date.
- 2
Turn on Smart Redirect
Tapzy spots the app and opens it on phones. Add store links for each OS.
- 3
Share and track
Share the link or its QR code, and see clicks by country, device and source.
Everything a link needs.
Custom slugs
Choose the end of the link, like /l/spring-drop.
Editable destination
Change where a link points without changing the link.
Smart Redirect
Opens 20 apps directly, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify and WhatsApp.
Store links per OS
Send Android, iOS, Windows and macOS visitors to the right store.
UTM tags
Add source, medium and campaign tags without a long URL.
Password and expiry
Protect a link with a password, or end it on a set date.
Bulk CSV import
Create many short links at once from a CSV file.
A QR code for each link
Every short link comes with its own QR code.
Click analytics
Country, city, device, browser, OS, referrer, UTM and hour of day.
Questions
What is a deep link generator?
It makes a link that opens content in its app instead of the browser. Tapzy's Smart Redirect does this for 20 platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Spotify and WhatsApp.
What is a smart redirect?
It's a short link that sends each visitor to the best place for their device. Tapzy opens the app when it can, and you can set store links for Android, iOS, Windows and macOS.
Which apps does Smart Redirect open?
Twenty: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, WhatsApp, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Zoom, Amazon, Netflix, Twitch, Maps and Apple Music. Tapzy detects the platform from the link you paste.
Can I change a short link after sharing it?
Yes. Edit the destination at any time and the short link keeps working, so links you've printed or posted stay valid.
What does click analytics show?
Clicks by country, city, device, browser, OS, referrer, UTM tags and hour of day. Pick a date range and export to CSV.
Can I use my own domain?
Not yet. Custom domains aren't available today.
Keep exploring
Create short links that open the app.
Shorten any link, send people straight into the right app and track every click. Free trial, no credit card.