Open Your Station or Show in the iHeartRadio App

Turn any iHeart link into a smart link that launches the iHeartRadio app on your live station, podcast, episode, or artist page, reaching the listeners who tune in to live radio and on-demand shows in one place, one tap from Follow.

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What Is an iHeartRadio Deep Link?

iHeartRadio is where live radio meets on-demand audio, thousands of broadcast stations streaming live alongside one of the largest podcast networks in the US, all in a single app. The friction for creators: a normal iHeart link tapped off-platform often opens a logged-out web preview where a listener can’t follow your station, can’t subscribe to your show, and drops off before pressing play.

An iHeartRadio deep link removes that friction. Instead of sharing a raw iHeart URL, you share a short LinkTwin link. When a listener taps it on their phone, LinkTwin detects the iHeartRadio app and opens it directly on the exact live station, podcast, episode, or artist page, where they’re signed in and a tap away from Follow, Subscribe, and adding your show to their library.

When the iHeartRadio app isn’t installed, the same link opens the iHeartRadio web player instead, so one link reaches live-radio fans, podcast subscribers, and desktop listeners alike. Use it in your bio, show notes, an on-air promo graphic, or a QR on a flyer, and every tap is tracked before the app opens, giving you channel-level numbers iHeart’s dashboards don’t separate out.

Why Creators Use It

One Link for Live Radio and On-Demand

Your audience splits between live tune-ins and podcast subscribers. A deep link drops both straight into the app on your station or show, ready to follow.

Instant app launch

No web-preview detour. Listeners land in the iHeartRadio app on your station or show, where Follow is a single tap.

Live + on-demand

The same link routes fans to a live station or an on-demand podcast episode, whichever you’re promoting.

One link, everywhere

Use the same smart link in every bio, show note, and on-air promo, it adapts to each listener’s device.

Know what converts

See which platform, promo, or episode actually sent listeners with built-in click analytics.

How to Create an iHeartRadio Deep Link

From an iHeart URL to an app-opening, trackable link in under a minute, no developer, no setup.

  1. Copy your iHeartRadio link

    Grab the URL to your live station, podcast, episode, or artist page from the Share menu in iHeartRadio or the web address bar.

  2. Paste it into LinkTwin

    Drop the URL into the generator above. LinkTwin recognises the iHeartRadio link and prepares the iOS and Android app handoff.

  3. Brand your short link

    Use the short link as-is, or add a custom alias like /listen-live or your own domain for a clean, on-air-friendly URL.

  4. Share it everywhere

    Add it to your bio, show notes, on-air graphics, and ads. Every tap opens iHeartRadio when possible, and every tap is counted.

Paste a link from any of these addresses and LinkTwin opens it in the iHeartRadio app. When the app is not there, the same page opens in the browser, so the link never breaks.

  • iheart.com
  • iheartradio.com
  • Opens live stations, podcasts, episodes & artist pages in iHeartRadio
  • Bridges live radio and on-demand podcasts in one link
  • Falls back to the web player when the app isn’t installed
  • Click, country & device analytics on every link

What happens on each device

  • iPhone or iPad with the iHeartRadio app Opens in the iHeartRadio app
  • Android phone with the iHeartRadio app Opens in the iHeartRadio app
  • A phone without the iHeartRadio app Opens the same page in the browser
  • A computer Opens the same page in the browser

TikTok never lets a link out on its own, so LinkTwin shows a short guide to TikTok's own Open in browser, two taps away. On X, it takes one tap on iPhone, and app links open directly on Android. If an app is not installed, the visitor gets the normal web page.

Ways Creators Use iHeartRadio Deep Links

However you promote your station or show, a deep link gets listeners there faster.

Listen-live promos

Share one link on air and on socials; mobile fans tap once and your live station is playing in the app.

Podcast episodes

Send listeners straight to a new episode in-app, ready to subscribe and binge the back catalogue.

Multi-platform bios

Route Instagram, TikTok and YouTube audiences into iHeartRadio from one smart link in every bio.

Campaign tracking

Run promos across channels and measure which one actually drove the most taps to your station or show.

Analytics

iHeartRadio Link Tracking for Creators

iHeart’s dashboards show listens, not which promo drove them. Every iHeartRadio deep link is a fully tracked link that fills that gap.

  • Real-time clicksWatch total and unique clicks update live across every station and show link.
  • Geo & deviceSee which regions and devices your listeners tap from to plan promos, ads and scheduling.
  • Source attributionUse separate links or UTM tags per channel to learn whether your bio, on-air promo, or socials send the most listeners.
  • Retargeting pixelsAdd Meta, Google, TikTok or X pixels so you can retarget everyone who clicked toward your station or show.

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iHeartRadio Deep Links: Frequently Asked Questions

Still wondering about something? Ask us directly.

How do I make my iHeartRadio link open in the app instead of a browser?

Paste your iHeart URL into LinkTwin and share the short link it gives you. On a phone with iHeartRadio installed, the link opens the app directly on your live station, podcast, episode or artist page. Without the app, it opens the iHeartRadio web player, so one link works for every listener.

Can the same link work for both live radio and podcasts?

Yes. LinkTwin handles live station links and on-demand podcast and episode links the same way, opening each in the right place inside the iHeartRadio app. You can use one smart link whether you’re promoting a live tune-in or a new episode drop.

Can I deep link to a station, podcast, episode and artist page?

Yes. LinkTwin recognises links to live stations, podcasts, individual episodes, and artist pages, and opens each in the right place inside iHeartRadio, with an automatic web-player fallback if the app isn’t available.

Can I see how many listeners clicked my iHeartRadio link?

Definitely. Every LinkTwin link records total and unique clicks, country, region, device and referrer in real time, detail iHeart’s dashboards don’t break down by promo, and you can add UTM tags or retargeting pixels for deeper attribution.

Is the iHeartRadio deep link generator free?

Yes. LinkTwin has a free-forever plan with 10 links and 500 clicks a month, ideal for independent broadcasters and podcasters. Upgrade only when you need a custom domain, more clicks, or advanced features like A/B testing and retargeting. No credit card required.

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