Glossary/Mobile & App Marketing/Deep Linking
Mobile & App Marketing
Deep Linking
Using a link that opens a specific screen or content inside an app rather than its home screen or a web page.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
Deep linking is the use of a link that opens a specific screen or piece of content inside a mobile app, rather than the app's home screen or a web page. Marketers use deep links in ads, emails and social posts to shorten the path to purchase or engagement, which typically improves conversion rates and user experience.