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twitter:app:url:iphone
Learn how to use the twitter:app:url:iphone meta tag to improve your site.
Defines the deep link URL to your iOS app for Twitter. When shared, this tag directs Twitter users on an iPhone to a specific location in your iOS app instead of a web page, enhancing user experience for app users.
Code Examples
<meta name="twitter:app:url:iphone" content="twitterkit-//timeline" />
<meta name="twitter:app:url:iphone" content="myapp://article/123" />
<meta name="twitter:app:url:iphone" content="http://example.com/article/123" />
<meta name="twitter:app:url:iphone" content="myapp://does/not/exist" />
Recommendations
- Use with Twitter App ID and NameFor optimal functionality, this tag should be used in conjunction with the "twitter:app:id:iphone" and "twitter:app:name:iphone" meta tags. This ensures users are directed to the appropriate app on their device.
- Validate Deep Link URLsEnsure the deep link URL is thoroughly tested and validated. Incorrect or broken URLs can lead to a poor user experience and potentially deter users from engaging further.
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<meta name="twitter:app:id:ipad" content="307234931">
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<meta name="twitter:app:id:iphone" content="307234931">
Specifies the unique application ID for a Google Play app, used within Twitter Cards to direct users to a specific Android app.
<meta name="twitter:app:id:googleplay" content="com.example.app">
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<meta name="twitter:app:name:ipad" content="My Amazing App">
Specifies the name of your Android app on the Google Play Store. This is utilized in Twitter Cards when you want to promote a mobile application directly from a tweet.
<meta name="twitter:app:name:googleplay" content="MyApp">
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