Leaving Tap Bio: Update Every Place Your Old Link Lives
Your new page only works if people can find it. A checklist of every place a tap.bio link hides, how to find them, and what to do about printed QR codes.
Making a new page is the simple part of leaving Tap Bio. The tricky work is tracking down the old link. Your tap.bio address may appear in bios, video descriptions, email signatures, flyers and other people's websites, and you need to find and replace each copy.
Tap Bio's announcement says "Your service continues until Oct 31, 2026." As of October 2, 2026, neither the announcement nor the official FAQ says tap.bio links will redirect afterward. Assume every copy of the old link stops working on November 1.
If you have not made a new page yet, first read how to move your Tap Bio page, then save a copy of your page.
Where your tap.bio link hides
Keep your new address handy, then check each place on this list.
| Place | Where to look | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Profile website, story highlights with link stickers | High | |
| TikTok | Profile bio link | High |
| YouTube | Channel links, video descriptions, pinned comments | High |
| X and Threads | Profile website field, pinned posts | High |
| Page or profile links, the About section, pinned posts | Medium | |
| Contact info, Featured section, About text | Medium | |
| Signature, newsletter footer, auto-replies, templates | High | |
| Your website | Header, footer, contact page, old blog posts | Medium |
| Ads | Destination URLs in running and scheduled campaigns | High |
| Google Business Profile | Website and other links on your listing | High |
| QR codes on cards, packaging, menus, flyers, signs | High | |
| Other people's sites | Partner pages, podcast notes, press kits, directories | Low to medium |
Social profiles
Your bio link is the first place to check, but look through every network you have used, not only your main one. Search can still lead people to old accounts. Instagram story highlights with link stickers and pinned posts on X, Threads and Facebook continue pointing to the link that was there when you posted.
YouTube descriptions
For many creators, video descriptions are where the most links hide. Every video has its own copy. Begin with your most-watched videos, which bring most of the traffic, then work through the rest of your catalog.
Change your signature on every device and app you use to send mail, including desktop, phone and shared inboxes. Also review newsletter footers, saved reply templates and auto-responders.
Ads and campaign links
A paid ad that leads to a dead page wastes money. Review destination URLs in active and scheduled campaigns, along with boosted posts. If you used tagged URLs, recreate them with your new address. The UTM links guide explains how.
Google Business Profile
Your tap.bio page may be the website link on your Google listing. Customers looking up your hours or address may follow it, so change it early.
Other people's websites
Partners, podcasts that featured you, event pages and directories may still link to your tap.bio page. Since you cannot edit them yourself, send a brief note with the new link. Start with the sources that bring real traffic.
How to find the copies you forgot
It is easy to miss a few locations. These searches can turn up many of the remaining copies.
- Search Google for your exact address. Enclose it in quotes, for example
"tap.bio/@yourname". Try searching for your username in quotes as well. Results are never complete. Google says even its site: operator results are not exhaustive, so use them as an initial list. - Search your inbox. Find "tap.bio" in sent mail. This can reveal signatures, partner emails and media kits where you included the link.
- Search your documents and website. Look for "tap.bio" in your notes, cloud drive and site editor. Rate cards, press kits and older pages often include it.
- Check your stats before they go. Note the leading visitor sources in your Tap Bio dashboard, if it shows them. Update those places first.
- Watch your new page's sources. ManyLinks analytics show where visitors come from and keep 30 days of history on Free. If an updated channel brings no traffic after a while, check it again. UTM parameters on each channel's link make sources easier to distinguish. Campaign reports are a Pro feature. The analytics guide describes each report.
Before October 31: put a signpost on the old page
As long as your Tap Bio page is active, you can point visitors to the new one yourself. If the editor still allows changes, put a card at the front of the deck saying you have moved and add a button to the new address. The FAQ tutorials explain how to add Links and Simple cards.
If you plan to use the ManyLinks importer, import first and add the notice afterward. That way the "we've moved" card will not transfer to the new page.
Printed QR codes and packaging
There is no simple fix for this: a QR code printed with a tap.bio address will always point to tap.bio. ManyLinks and other services cannot redirect it because Tap Bio controls the domain. When tap.bio stops responding, the codes will lead nowhere.
What you can do:
- List what is still in circulation. Check packaging on shelves, menus, signs and business cards in your wallet. An old flyer from 2022 is less urgent.
- Replace the most visible items first. Reprint the items you can.
- Cover what you cannot reprint yet. For packaging and signs, a sticker carrying the new code can cover the old one in the meantime.
- Test every new code on two different phones before printing a batch.
Make the next print vendor-proof
This shutdown is a reminder to print an address you own. ManyLinks Pro lets you connect a custom domain, such as links.yourname.com, which you register and keep separately. If you switch tools later, point the domain to the new service and your printed codes will still work.
The ManyLinks share window provides a QR code for your manylinks.io address, suitable for screens and quick sharing. For larger print runs, generate a code from your own domain with any QR generator. Then it will not rely on a vendor's address. The custom domain guide explains the setup, and the upgrade page lists what Pro includes.
Timeline
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Now (early October 2026) | Save a copy of your page. Build your new page. Update your top three social bios and your email signature. |
| Before October 31, 2026 | Update ads, YouTube descriptions, Google Business Profile and your website. Add a "we've moved" card on Tap Bio. Message partners. Order reprints. |
| After October 31, 2026 | Assume tap.bio links no longer work. Keep searching for stray copies, replace printed codes as stock runs out, and watch your new page's traffic sources. |
Finding and changing every link takes more time than building the page. Begin with the sources that send the most visitors. To learn about showing several links in one bio, see how to add multiple links to your Instagram bio.