How to Migrate from Linktree After the July 5, 2026 Rollout

Linktree's new Privacy Notice took effect on July 5, 2026. It now shares your profile picture, summarized biography, and engagement metrics with OpenAI by default, and every login on or after that date is treated as agreement to the new terms. If you want to migrate, the step-by-step is straightforward: export your data, cancel any paid plan, redirect your DNS or social bios, and pick a new home.

What actually changed at Linktree on July 5, 2026?

Four clauses in the rollout matter for the migration decision:

1. OpenAI integration is active. Your profile picture, summarized biography, and engagement metrics can be shared with OpenAI in response to ChatGPT queries that surface your profile.
2. Generative AI clause (TOS §14). Inputs and outputs from Linktree's AI features can be shared with "service providers (including AI model providers)" for maintaining and improving those features.
3. EU carve-out. Two clauses state that "Certain integrations or data-sharing features may not be available in all regions, including for Users or User Profiles located in the European Union." The OpenAI clause is one of them; the algorithm-training clause is not.
4. Algorithm training. A separate paragraph in the Privacy Notice authorizes Linktree to use personal information "to inform, train and improve our algorithms."

None of this is retroactive to pre-July-5 exports, but every session after July 5 sits under the new terms. For the verbatim TOS diff, see the Linktree Privacy Notice 2026 update; for the strategic frame across the whole rollout, Linktree's 2026 playbook decoded; for the AI-training clause specifically, the Linktree AI training policy explainer.

Do I need to migrate right now, or is it OK to wait?

The answer depends on jurisdiction and what your bio page carries:

• EU creators: the OpenAI clause is carved out by default; the algorithm-training clause still applies. Migrate at your pace.
• Non-EU creators: the OpenAI-sharing default applies to your profile picture, biography, and engagement metrics for every day the account stays active.
• Prepaid annual Pro or Premium: read the refund section below before canceling; some jurisdictions grant pro-rata refunds.
• Custom-domain redirect setups: DNS hides the URL surface, but the underlying account still inherits the new terms.

How do I export my Linktree data before deleting the account?

Linktree has a data-export flow, but there are limits to what actually comes out:

1. Sign in and go to Account Settings → Data Export.
2. Select what to include: link history, analytics history (365-day on Pro, lifetime on Premium), and any audience integrations (Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Kit, Google Sheets).
3. Wait for the download email. Linktree emails a link within about 24 hours.
4. Extract and verify the archive: link URLs, per-link click counts, page-view history, and subscriber lists from any connected integrations.
5. Store the archive somewhere durable before canceling. The download link expires.

The rebuild step of the page itself (headers, thumbnails, styling) is still manual on any destination tool. Screenshot your live Linktree page as a visual reference before you delete anything.

What's the step-by-step to move to a new bio-link tool?

Order matters:

1. Pick your new tool. Match on the features you actually need: custom domain (if you have one), commerce features (if you sell), analytics depth, and pricing structure. See Beacons vs Linktree for the largest alternative, or Bio.Sites vs Linkero for the Squarespace-owned option.
2. Parallel-build the new page. Recreate every link block, headshot, and bio copy on the new tool. Keep the old Linktree live during this phase; do not cancel yet.
3. Move audience integrations. Re-authenticate Mailchimp, Klaviyo, or Kit on the new tool if you use them.
4. Update your social bio links (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Threads, Pinterest). Do this in one sitting; the "I forgot Threads" moment three weeks later is real.
5. Watch analytics for seven days. Traffic should not collapse. If it does, the new URL is not propagating and you likely missed a platform.
6. Cancel the Linktree paid plan, then delete the account. Do it in that order to avoid a one-cycle overlap charge.

If I have a custom domain redirected to Linktree, how do I switch it?

Linktree offers no custom domain on any plan (help center article 6571689), which is why creators route a subdomain like link.yourdomain.com at linktr.ee/username via a DNS redirect. Two clean paths:

1. Point the CNAME at your new tool's custom-domain endpoint. Linkero's Pro plan supports custom domains; see /pricing for the current tiers. Beacons includes a custom domain for the first year on the Creator plan.
2. Keep the DNS redirect and change the target URL. Same wrapper, new destination.

Expect 24 to 48 hours of DNS propagation. Add a temporary "we moved" note on the Linktree page for the transition week, then delete the Linktree account once the new URL is stable.

For a broader read on custom-domain setup across bio-link tools, see link-in-bio custom domain.

What if I've already paid for a year of Linktree Pro or Premium?

Linktree treats annual subscriptions as non-refundable after 30 days, though pro-rata refunds are available in specific jurisdictions (EU consumer protection, some US states). Confirm on Linktree's refund page at cancellation time. Two reasonable options:

1. Cancel now, migrate immediately. Right if the OpenAI clause is a deal-breaker; accept the sunk cost.
2. Keep Linktree live through the paid period, migrate in parallel. Right if the clause isn't personally consequential. Set a calendar reminder to cancel two weeks before renewal.

Where do I go? (Comparison quick-links by starting point)

• Coming from Linktree Free or Starter: see Beacons vs Linktree and Linktree free vs Pro: is it worth it? for the entry-level comparison.
• Coming from Linktree Pro (custom domain matters): see link-in-bio custom domain for the setup on each tool.
• Selling digital products or courses: see Beacons vs Stan Store (2026) for the commerce-first comparison.
• Managing an agency's client pages: see the Linktree agency migration playbook for the multi-client version of this same flow.
• Broader trust and jurisdiction concerns: Is Linktree safe? covers the deeper analysis, and the GDPR link-in-bio Schrems III checklist covers the EU-jurisdiction angle.

The take

Migration after the rollout is a scheduling problem, not a strategy question. The playbook above is deliberately tool-agnostic because the specific tool should follow from your feature needs (custom domain, commerce, analytics), not from a listicle. If you want an EU-operated bio-link tool with 0% platform transaction fees, no AI training on user content, and custom-domain support on Pro, Linkero fits; see /pricing. Otherwise the comparison posts above cover the alternatives on their own terms.

FAQ

What happens to my Linktree account after July 5, 2026?

The new Privacy Notice and Terms are already in force. Every login on or after July 5 is treated as agreement. The OpenAI-sharing default, the Generative AI clause, and the algorithm-training clause all apply to non-EU users. EU users are carved out of the OpenAI clause only; the other two still apply.

How do I opt out of Linktree's OpenAI integration?

There is no per-user opt-out toggle. The clean opt-out is account deletion. EU users are excluded by default from the OpenAI clause specifically, but not from the algorithm-training clause or the Generative AI clause covering Linktree's own AI features.

Can I keep my linktr.ee URL after leaving?

The linktr.ee/yourname URL keeps working as long as the account exists, but keeping the account active past July 5 is agreement to the new terms. The cleanest patterns are either full account deletion or turning the Linktree page into a single "moved" link and deleting once traffic has fully rerouted.

Does Linktree have a full export feature?

Analytics export as CSV under the Insights tab. Links, page structure, thumbnails, and styling do not have a bulk export path; the rebuild is manual on any destination tool. Screenshot your live page as a visual reference before you delete the account.

How long does the migration take?

About 15 to 30 minutes end-to-end for a typical page with 5 to 15 links: 10 minutes to export and screenshot, 10 minutes to rebuild, and 5 minutes to update social bios. Custom-domain setup adds 5 to 10 minutes plus DNS propagation.

Will Linktree still work for EU users after July 5?

Yes. The EU exclusion clause means the OpenAI-sharing default is off for EU profiles. The algorithm-training clause and the Generative AI clause covering Linktree's own AI features still apply.