Flutter App Links

Flutter App Links :

Flutter app links is the concept where you can redirect users directly to your app and move them to a specific screen.

Now a days most of the apps send out push notifications regarding the offers, send ads though social media and various other ways which have a link in them.

Have you ever thought what this link is and clicking on which you will be directly landed into their app if app is not installed it will open you Play Store/ App Store where you can download their app and continue.

These app links play a key role in increasing sales and user engagement in app which will add’s up revenue.

So almost every popular app will surely implement these mechanisms to increase revenue.

In this tutorial let’s try to find out the way we can implement them in flutter app. You may go through our previous blogs on deep linking.

pubspec.yaml :

Let’s define the go_router plugin here. This tool makes it easy to navigate between various screens within the app. Make sure to use the latest versions of dependencies to mitigate potential issues.

dependencies:
  flutter:
    sdk: flutter

  go_router:

Go Router :

“go_router” in Flutter is a package that helps you smoothly move between different screens or pages within your app. It simplifies the process of navigating through your app, making it easier to manage and enhance the overall user experience.

Flutter App Links Video Tutorial :

Explore the comprehensive Flutter App Links playlist below for a detailed, step-by-step guide on implementing various features, including referral codes, deep linking, app installation, and more.

Dive into the playlist to master the ins and outs of App links functionality.

main.dart :

Here’s the complete code to easily set up app links in your Flutter project. Learn how to make your apps connect seamlessly.

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:go_router/go_router.dart';

void main() => runApp(MaterialApp.router(routerConfig: router));

final router = GoRouter(
  routes: [
    GoRoute(
      path: '/',
      builder: (_, __) => Scaffold(
        appBar: AppBar(title: const Text('Home Screen')),
      ),
      routes: [
        GoRoute(
          path: 'details',
          builder: (_, __) => Scaffold(
            appBar: AppBar(title: const Text('Details Screen')),
          ),
        ),
      ],
    ),
  ],
);

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