diff --git a/lib/utils/url_launcher.dart b/lib/utils/url_launcher.dart
index df3c040a..2553926d 100644
--- a/lib/utils/url_launcher.dart
+++ b/lib/utils/url_launcher.dart
@@ -84,7 +84,9 @@ class UrlLauncher {
           ? 'xn--$hostPartPunycode'
           : hostPart;
     }).join('.');
-    launchUrlString(uri.replace(host: newHost).toString());
+    // Force LaunchMode.externalApplication, otherwise url_launcher will default
+    // to opening links in a webview on mobile platforms.
+    launchUrlString(uri.replace(host: newHost).toString(), mode: LaunchMode.externalApplication);
   }
 
   void openMatrixToUrl() async {