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]
Congratulations on the launch 🚀🙌 right now it offer redirection api and click analytics.. campaign management I think will be available in later.
Hi Alex,
Thanks for sharing Flare with the Product Hunt community! It's always refreshing to see solutions that tackle the everyday annoyances we face with in-app browsers. The seamless user experience you're offering is a game-changer for both content creators and e-commerce platforms.
Your upcoming launch of Persona AI sounds equally intriguing as AI-driven content optimization holds so much potential. Out of curiosity, what inspired the creation of Flare and how did you identify this particular pain point?
Congrats on the launch! Best wishes and sending lots of wins :) @alexmccain
How annoying is it when a link opens in an in-app browser, especially for services where you’re logged in?
I assume you have a database with the most popular deep links. It would be cool if there were a form where users could submit missing deep links (under your approval, obviously).
PS: I tried to create an Instagram link, but clicking on it took me to the Flare page in the browser and did nothing else. Here is the link: https://flareb2b.com/8mw0z
