This article outlines the pre-set channel extension IDs that can be used with Feature.fm Smart Links to track traffic and engagement by channel. Adding these extensions to your Smart Link URLs allows visits and conversions to be grouped accurately within the Channels section of the Insights page.

Custom Channels may also be available depending on your plan tier.


What Are Channel Extension IDs?

Channel Extension IDs are short suffixes appended to the end of a Smart Link URL. Each extension represents a specific organic or paid marketing channel. When a user clicks a link containing one of these extensions, Feature.fm automatically attributes the activity to that channel in your analytics.


Organic Channel Extension IDs

Use the following extensions to track organic (non-paid) traffic sources:

Channel Extension ID
Instagram .OIS
YouTube .OYD
Website .OWE
Press Release .OPR
Email .OEM
X (Twitter) .OTW
Facebook .OFP
TikTok .OTK
Snapchat .OPC
Discord .DIS

Paid Channel Extension IDs

Use the following extensions to track paid advertising and promoted campaigns:

Channel Extension ID
Instagram Ads .PIN
Display Ads .PDA
YouTube Annotation .PYA
Search Ads .PSE
Facebook Promoted .PFR
YouTube Preroll .PYP
X (Twitter) Promoted Tweet .PTP
Vevo Preroll .PVP
Google Display .PGD
Snapchat Ads .PSC
TikTok Ads .PTK

How to Generate Channel Links

For most Smart Links, channel-specific URLs can be generated automatically:

  1. Navigate to your Smart Link in Feature.fm
  2. Click Get Link next to the Smart Link
  3. Copy the desired channel-specific link from the pop-up modal

These links already include the correct channel extension ID and are ready to share.


Important Note About Bio Links

Bio Links are the one exception where channel extensions must be added manually to the URL.

Example:

https://ffm.to/yourbiolink.OIS

Even when added manually, these extensions will still populate correctly in the Channels block of the Insights page, just like all other Smart Link insights.


Custom Channels

Custom Channel IDs may be available on certain plan tiers. These allow you to create and track traffic sources beyond the default Organic and Paid options listed above.

If you’re unsure whether your plan includes Custom Channels, please contact support or check your plan details.


Need Help?

If you have questions about channel tracking, Smart Links, or Insights reporting, our support team is happy to help.