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Branch Deep Linking

Mobile Attribution & Deep Li

Branch provides reliable, cross-platform deep linking and mobile attribution that ensures users land in the right place every time, while giving marketers accurate measurement across all channels and devices.

Last updated May 30, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Founded
2014
HQ
Palo Alto, California, United States
Parent
Connections
13

At a glance

Employees
501-1000
Funding
$667M
Revenue
$100M-$200M
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About

Leading cross-platform deep linking infrastructure provider and top-tier mobile attribution platform, widely considered the industry standard for mobile deep linking

Branch is a leading mobile linking and measurement platform that enables businesses to create, manage, and measure deep links across all platforms and channels. Founded in 2014, Branch's core technology ensures that links work correctly regardless of the device, operating system, or context — routing users to the right content inside apps or to app stores when the app isn't installed. This infrastructure is foundational for mobile marketing, user acquisition, and engagement campaigns. Branch's platform extends beyond simple deep linking to include comprehensive mobile attribution, analytics, and engagement tools. Its Universal Ads product provides cross-channel attribution, while its Journeys product enables smart app banners and interstitials. The company processes billions of links and attribution events monthly, making it one of the most widely deployed mobile linking platforms globally. Branch is trusted by thousands of apps including major brands like Airbnb, Pinterest, Tinder, and Yelp. In the AdTech ecosystem, Branch occupies a critical infrastructure role — sitting at the intersection of user acquisition, re-engagement, and measurement. It competes with AppsFlyer, Adjust, and Kochava in mobile attribution while also competing with Firebase Dynamic Links (now deprecated) in deep linking. Branch's cross-platform approach and developer-friendly SDKs have made it a default choice for mobile-first companies seeking reliable linking infrastructure with measurement capabilities.

Business model

SaaS

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Deep Linking

    Core cross-platform deep linking technology that routes users to the correct in-app content or app store across all devices and OS versions

  • Universal Ads

    Cross-channel mobile attribution and analytics for paid advertising campaigns across networks and platforms

  • Journeys

    Smart app banners and full-page interstitials to convert mobile web visitors into app users

  • Email Deep Linking

    Deep link integration for email campaigns that routes users directly to in-app content

  • Organic Attribution

    Measurement of organic channels including SEO, social, and referral traffic with deep link support

  • Data Feeds

    Raw event-level data export to data warehouses and analytics platforms for custom analysis

  • Audience Builder

    Segmentation and audience creation tools based on user behavior and attribution data

  • Branch Dashboard

    Centralized analytics and reporting interface for link performance and attribution insights

Key features

Cross-platform deep linking (iOS, Android, web)Deferred deep linking for new app installsMobile attribution and measurementFingerprinting and probabilistic matchingSKAdNetwork support for iOS privacyReal-time analytics and reportingSmart banners and app interstitialsLink management and QR code generationFraud detection and preventionData export and warehouse integrations

Use cases

Mobile user acquisition campaign measurementRe-engagement and retargeting campaign trackingEmail marketing deep link integrationSocial media campaign attributionReferral and invite program trackingApp store optimization and organic attributionQR code campaigns linking to in-app contentCross-device user journey trackingInfluencer and affiliate marketing measurementWeb-to-app conversion optimization

Customer segments

Mobile-first consumer appsE-commerce and retail brandsFinancial services and fintech appsMedia and entertainment companiesTravel and hospitality brandsGaming companiesOn-demand service platformsEnterprise marketing teams

Tech & specs

Technology stack

iOS SDK (Swift/Objective-C)Android SDK (Java/Kotlin)JavaScript Web SDKReact Native SDKFlutter SDKREST APIWebhooksMachine learning for probabilistic matchingCloud infrastructure (AWS)

Security & compliance

SOC 2 Type IIGDPRCCPACOPPASKAdNetwork (Apple privacy framework)Privacy Sandbox compatibility

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

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