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The song.link API is dead. The website is not.

On 22 September 2026 the public Odesli API returned HTTP 401 with PUBLIC_API_ACCESS_DEPRECATED. song.link pages still load. Here is the official cutoff, what actually broke, and what to use instead.

September 22, 20265 min read

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The Odesli API in 2026: Retired, and the Alternative I Built

Linktree retired the public Odesli / song.link API on 31 July 2026. I retested it on 22 September: HTTP 401, PUBLIC_API_ACCESS_DEPRECATED. Here is what the API returned while it still answered, and the SongPort music link API I am building in its place.

September 22, 20268 min read

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How to Share Music on TikTok and Instagram Without Losing Half Your Clicks

Why raw Spotify links fail inside Instagram and TikTok web views, how to handle link-in-bio friction, and how to route social media viewers straight into music streaming apps.

August 18, 20266 min read

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YouTube Music to Spotify: How to Convert and Share Tracks in 2026

How to turn YouTube Music links into Spotify links without copying titles or sending friends to broken web players. Covers individual track sharing, playlist tools, and why standard YouTube URLs often fail.

August 10, 20265 min read

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Why your release page is ugly, and how to fix it

Nobody talks about how music smart links actually look, and most of them look cheap. Here is what makes a release page feel amateur, what makes one feel expensive, and how to fix yours without hiring anyone.

July 6, 20267 min read

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How to promote a new single in 2026: the indie artist's release checklist

A practical, no-fluff release plan for independent artists. What to do in the three weeks before your single drops, on release day, and in the week after, with a smart link at the center of all of it.

July 6, 20269 min read

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Best Smart Link Tool for Indie Artists in 2026

Most smart link platforms are expensive, bloated, or shut down entirely. We compared the top options on price, reliability, and ease of use so you don't have to waste time testing them all.

March 25, 20266 min read

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Songwhip Is Gone: The Best Free Alternative in 2026

Songwhip shut down in 2024. Here are the best free alternatives, including SongPort and Odesli, tested for speed, mobile design, and reliability.

February 17, 20266 min read

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Spotify to Apple Music: How to Convert and Share Links in 2026

Convert Spotify links to Apple Music in seconds using five tested methods. From universal converters like SongPort to Apple's native playlist transfer, iOS shortcuts, and Safari utilities.

February 15, 20264 min read

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The 7 Best Free Music Smart Links in 2026: An Honest Comparison

Comparing the 7 best free music smart link tools in 2026: SongPort, Odesli, Feature.fm, Amplify.link, Soundplate Clicks, NotNoise, and Listen.lt. A direct side-by-side comparison of speed, mobile design, platform coverage, and pricing for artists and listeners.

February 14, 20269 min read

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Universal Music Links Explained: What They Are and Why Every Artist Needs One

Everything you need to know about universal music links and smart links: how ISRC-based cross-platform matching works, why artists rely on them, and how to create one for free with SongPort.

February 5, 20266 min read

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How to Share Music Across Every Platform with One Link

Stop losing friends in the Spotify versus Apple Music divide. Learn how to share any song with a single universal link that works on every streaming platform.

January 13, 20265 min read