Why do I need SmartLama? ▼
Social media platforms like Instagram or TikTok often open YouTube links in their internal browser. This prevents your audience from easily liking, subscribing, or commenting on your videos. SmartLama ensures your links open directly in the YouTube app, providing a seamless user experience and boosting engagement!
Is SmartLama free? ▼
Yes, SmartLama is completely free to use! If you find it helpful, you can support my work on
Ko-fi. Our goal is to help content creators optimize their reach without any costs.
How does it work? ▼
Simply paste your YouTube link into the input field above and click "Optimize Link". SmartLama generates a special short link that smartly detects if a user is on a mobile device and redirects them to the YouTube app. If the app isn't installed, it falls back to the mobile web version.
Which platforms are supported? ▼
SmartLama works great for sharing YouTube links on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, X (Twitter), WhatsApp, and any other platform where direct app opening is beneficial.
Do I need to install anything? ▼
No, SmartLama is a web-based tool. You don't need to install any software or apps. However, if you're interested in building a similar tool yourself, you can check out my
ShortLink GitHub repository. Just visit our website, optimize your link, and share it!