# Linky: Share links & more — Post to Mastodon and Bluesky

> Share links, images, and text to Mastodon and Bluesky via iOS Share Extension. (iPhone/iPad app by Pragmatic Code.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linky-share-links-and-more/id438090426 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pragmatic Code](https://appshunter.io/developer/438090429)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 292 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2011-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linky-share-links-and-more/id438090426/reviews.md

## What is Linky?

Linky lets you easily share webpage links, images and text extracts to Mastodon and Bluesky from your iPhone and iPad.

Write your post, choose which preferred social networks and Linky will do the rest! You can connect Linky to Mastodon and Bluesky.

Linky's very own iOS Share Extension allows you to post messages without ever leaving third-party applications.

Want to share a webpage Link? Linky can insert both the url and the title of the webpage as required. Linky will suggest images related to shared links and can attach them to your messages. It can also shorten links, giving you access to further link analytics.

How about selected text in Safari? Linky's Web Clipper extracts selected text and carries it over to the composer sheet, ready for you to edit. You can also make a text shot from the text selection for sharing as a beautiful image.

What about a great photo? Share images easily from Photos app and third-party applications. You can also preview the shared image in fullscreen before sending it.

Share any text too! Bring up the extension, the text is copied in the message, edit if required and share. It's that simple.

Use Markup to annotate, crop and edit images inline. Write or draw on the attachment, or add arrows and lenses, or obscure sensitive information.

"Linky 5.0 removes friction from sharing links, quotes, and images. I appreciate the intelligent use of Open Graph and Media Cards to save even more time, and I'm a fan of the deeper controls Linky brings when compared to the default share sheet. I can't recommend Linky enough." - MacStories

"Linky turbocharges sharing links and images from Safari or other apps supporting iOS extensions." 4/5 - Macworld

Prizes :
• MacStories Must-Have iOS Apps, 2019 Edition
• MacStories Must-Have iOS Apps, 2018 Edition
• MacStories Must-Have iOS Apps, 2017 Edition
• MacStories Must-Have iOS Apps, 2016 Edition
• MacStories Must-Have iOS Apps, 2015 Edition
• MacStories Must-Have iOS Apps, 2014 Edition

Features:
• Supports Mastodon and Bluesky.
• Post messages simultaneously on multiple accounts.
• iOS Share Extension is integrated directly into Safari and many other third-party apps, allowing to directly share text, images and web page links.
• Add multiple images to your messages (animated gif images are supported).
• Image preview in fullscreen.
• Suggestion of images related to shared links.
• Share selected text in Safari as a text shot image.
• Convert music links from Apple Music or Spotify into a single link that works across different streaming service.
• Markup: annotate, crop and edit images inline. Available tools: Sketch, arrows, lenses, text blocks, pixelate, crop & rotate.
• Links, hashtags and mentions are color-highlighted when composing.
• Usernames are auto-completed when typing the @ symbol.
• Links can be shortened when the message is sent using bit.ly, CloudApp, Droplr, Goo.gl, and yourls.org (all link-shorteners require an account).
• Clipboard URL: If a URL is copied to the clipboard from another application, Linky will ask whether you want to use it.
• URL Scheme to launch Linky from other apps using the x-callback-url specification (in-app documentation and examples).
• VoiceOver accessibility for the visually impaired.
• Universal App (iPhone, iPad, iPad Pro).
• Supports iOS multitasking (Slide Over and Split View on the iPad).
• Haptic feedbacks.
• Supports both portrait and landscape orientations on the iPhone and the iPad.

## Key features

- Post to Mastodon and Bluesky
- iOS Share Extension integration
- Web Clipper for text extracts
- Image suggestion and editing
- Link shortening and analytics
- Cross-platform music link conversion
- Markup tools for image annotation

## Chart rankings

- #80 in Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

## What do users think of Linky?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent share sheet extension functionality
- 👍 Easy cross-posting to multiple platforms
- 📸 Text shot feature with automatic alt text generation
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🔗 Seamless link sharing with title pre-population
- 📱 Works across multiple iOS apps via share extension
- ✨ Mastodon support with content warnings
- 🎨 Customizable URL shorteners and formatting options
- ♿ VoiceOver accessibility support
- 🔄 Responsive developer with regular updates

**Cons**

- ❌ Confusing setup and onboarding process
- 🐛 Text shot feature broken after iOS updates
- 📱 No macOS version available
- 🚫 Lost Facebook support (API restrictions)
- 🚫 Lost Twitter support (API restrictions)
- 😕 Limited platform support compared to past versions
- 🔐 Account setup requires iOS settings integration
- 📋 Tutorial documentation unclear for some users
- 🎯 Limited to specific social platforms

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Text shots not working after iOS updates
- URL and title copying not functioning
- Links not appearing in expected locations
- Setup instructions don't match actual app interface
- Account removal after app updates
- Illegible labels and buttons in some versions
- Accessibility settings being ignored

**Most requested features**

- macOS/Mac version of the app
- Native Micro.blog integration
- Scheduled/delayed posting functionality
- Dark mode/night mode support
- Cross-device settings synchronization
- Multi-Facebook account support
- Tumblr and LinkedIn integration
- Vero platform support
- iMessage and WhatsApp direct sharing
- Ability to reshare past links
- In-app scheduling as premium feature
- Universal dark/night mode
- Apple News support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 96)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linky-share-links-and-more/id438090426/reviews.md

### 5/5 — IT KEEPS ME OFF THE DOPAMINE SLOT MACHINES OF OUTRAGE!

*2026-05-23*

I don’t have to open a single social media app just to post anymore. This app is worth far more than it costs.

For me, staying off social media is non-negotiable, but I still wanted a way to share interests and updates without stepping back into the outrage echo chamber even once!

### 5/5 — Indispensable tool

*2025-10-18*

Good for cross-posting, but also for sharing links to a single destination.  The text shot feature generates alt text too.

### 5/5 — Indispensable pour Mastodon

*2025-10-14*

Dommage de ne pas avoir une comptabilité avec macOS et c’est mon unique remarque !!!!!

### 1/5 — Setup to where?

*2025-07-29*

NOTHING in the setup matched any of the images in the tutorial. Said to go to Safari, but where? Tutorial not clear at all. Links doesn’t appear anywhere it was suppose to. URL copied to clipboard from another app? What app? Linky doesn’t appear anywhere? No banner. What main screen? In what app? What settings? Where? I had such high hopes. Too confusing. So I suppose I have to go to AMEX to cancel and get my money back. Have to find an app that works.

### 3/5 — great app BUT

*2025-02-07, version 6.4.3*

i wish the developers had a mac version, or at least let me install the iPhone version on my mac.

### 5/5 — Best Secret iOS Mastodon Trick

*2024-09-28*

This app is an absolute godsend 🙏 for posting on Mastodon.

Linky makes it so easy to include text clips and photos to create the most professional appearing Toots possible.

Using simple cut and paste, it can also be used to post on other social media apps and message/text (but unfortunately, you do lose the text clip.)

Wish Apple provided better support for Apple News (no clips.) There are a few other instances where it doesn’t quite work as intended which is not the developers fault.

Highly recommended! This one is a no-brainer purchase  🤗

### 4/5 — A great app

*2023-07-31, version 6.3.7*

I really like this app. I use it to share articles (with personal commentary added) all the time. I hope in the future it will natively incorporate sharing to micro.blog. That’d be pretty awesome.

### 5/5 — Still the best way to share

*2023-07-21*

Linky had to remove Twitter support, but that’s Twitter’s fault, not Linky’s. It’s still my favorite way to quickly share text and pictures to Mastodon!

### 5/5 — Favorite ‘Posting’ App

*2023-03-28*

This App makes it so easy to post content on Mastodon and other social media sites. It is a real Godsend! I use it as intended on Mastodon and also do a ‘copy and paste’ for text messaging and other functions. Glad to see developers continuing to support this favored App!

### 5/5 — Unersetzlich

*2023-01-24*

Für Twitter und Mastodon Crossposten und extrahiert Vorschau Bilder von Webseiten 😃

## Frequently asked questions about Linky

### What does Linky do?

Linky is an iOS app designed to simplify sharing various types of content, including webpage links, images, and text extracts, to social networks like Mastodon and Bluesky. It integrates with the iOS Share Extension, allowing you to post directly from other applications without interruption.

### What are the key features of Linky?

Key features include seamless posting to Mastodon and Bluesky, an iOS Share Extension for easy sharing from any app, a Web Clipper to extract text, image suggestions and editing tools, link shortening capabilities, and the ability to convert music links across different streaming services.

### Is Linky free to use?

Yes, Linky is available for free. The application does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to access all its sharing functionalities without cost.

### What devices is Linky compatible with?

Linky is designed for use on Apple's iOS devices, specifically iPhones and iPads. It leverages the built-in iOS Share Extension, ensuring compatibility with any app that supports this feature.

### How can I use Linky to share content?

You can use Linky by initiating a share action from any app on your iPhone or iPad. Select Linky from the share sheet, compose your message, and choose to post to Mastodon or Bluesky. You can also use its dedicated extension for specific content types like web pages or selected text.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.4.5 — 2025-10-14

• Reduce message length for Bluesky by replacing long URLs with compact ones — just like the official Bluesky app does.
• Privacy has been improved by no longer relying on Firebase/Crashlytics for anonymous feature analytics and crash reporting. Anonymous crash reports are now handled through iOS’s built-in mechanism (user opt-in), and feature analytics has been completely removed.
• The app, which was already lightweight, has been further reduced in size by 32%, going from 12.5 MB to 8.5 MB.

### 6.4.4 — 2025-08-15

Fixed a bug where posting a message containing a link to a Bluesky account could fail with an error.

### 6.4.3 — 2024-09-27

- Added support for iOS 18 tinted app icons.
- Fixed metadata extraction for YouTube links.
- Removed support for Songwhip as the service has been discontinued.

### 6.4.2 — 2024-03-01

Added hashtag support for Bluesky.

— And moreover, you can follow us on Bluesky at @pragmaticcode.com

### 6.4.1 — 2024-02-27

Resolved an issue with Bluesky accounts where sending messages accompanied by image attachments would fail.

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