You share a YouTube link on Instagram, but it opens in the in-app browser instead of YouTube. Frustrating, right? Flare fixes this. Our Direct Links open in the right app automatically. Shorten, share, and let Flare handle the rest for a seamless experience.
Hello, Product Hunt Community! 👋
I’m Alex, founder of Flare.
Ever shared a link on Instagram, only to have it open in the in-app browser instead of where it should? A YouTube link that doesn’t open in the YouTube app, or a regular web link stuck inside a social media browser?
Annoying, right? 😤 That’s exactly why we built Flare—a smart link generator that ensures your links open in the right app, every time.
🚀 What is Flare?
Flare isn’t just a URL shortener. It automatically detects the right destination and ensures a seamless experience for your users.
✅ Shorten any link instantly
✅ YouTube links open in YouTube—not a social media app’s in-app browser
✅ Web links open in the browser—not trapped in an in-app browser
✅ Frictionless experience—users get where they need to go instantly
✅ Built-in analytics—track user devices and location for every link
🔥 Why Flare?
Most short links just redirect—Flare redirects intelligently and gives you insights.
💡 No more annoying in-app browsers
📊 Analytics for every link—see device types and user locations
🔗 Better engagement and user experience
⚡ 100% free for the Product Hunt community!
🎯 Use Cases
Flare is perfect for:
✅ Content creators ensuring links open in the right app for seamless viewing
✅ Businesses & marketers improving click-through rates by directing users correctly
✅ E-commerce stores preventing checkout issues caused by in-app browsers
✅ Anyone tired of links opening in the wrong place while gaining insights into their audience
What's Next:
We’re launching Persona AI next! 🎯 It’s an AI-powered campaign evaluation tool that helps users refine their social media strategies.
📢 Soon, You’ll Be Able To:
✅ Upload your campaign plan via Excel or enter details manually
✅ AI personas—marketing expert, casual audience member, or industry critic—analyze your content
✅ Get feedback on tone, engagement potential, and effectiveness
✅ Optimize posts before publishing with AI-driven insights
✅ Track performance with built-in analytics and historical comparisons
🚀 Be the first to try it! Stay tuned.
Huge thanks to the Product Hunt community—you motivate us! 🚀
😍 Try Flare now: https://flareb2b.com
We’d love your feedback — share your thoughts at [email protected]
