Mozilla to shut down Pocket — export window ending
Mozilla has announced that Pocket (formerly “Read It Later”) will shut down on July 8, 2025. After that date the service will enter an export-only mode until October 8, 2025. Users should export any saved items before October 8, 2025, after which saved data will be permanently deleted.
What you should do now
- Visit getpocket.com and sign in to your account.
- Follow the export option to download your saved items (CSV).
- Store the export somewhere safe (cloud backup, local drive) and consider importing into an alternative service.
Alternatives to consider
- Instapaper — https://www.instapaper.com/
- Raindrop.io — https://raindrop.io/
- Readwise (for highlights & syncing) — https://readwise.io/
More reading
Official Mozilla support article with export instructions: Future of Pocket — Mozilla Support
News coverage: TechCrunch: Mozilla is shutting down Pocket
Tell us
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