Pocket is dead — here are 6 apps replacing it

Mozilla shut down Pocket, but your unread tab hoard doesn't have to die with it.

Mozilla officially pulled the plug on Pocket, citing shifts in web browsing habits, according to TechCrunch. Pocket users had until October 8, 2025, to export their saved articles, notes, and highlights. The exit triggered an immediate surge in adoption for alternative read-it-later apps and indie projects.

Why it matters: Pocket was the default article stasher for millions after Mozilla acquired it in 2017. Its exit leaves a clear opening for rival apps that offer features Pocket never built, including AI summaries, podcast transcriptions, and direct sync to note-taking tools.

Here's the gist on where former Pocket users are moving:

• Instapaper: Free for unlimited article saving. A $59.99/year tier adds full-text search, permanent archives, and Kindle delivery.
• Readwise Reader: $9.99/month after a 30-day trial. Built for power readers with RSS feeds, AI features, and direct sync for apps like Obsidian and Notion.
• Raindrop.io: Free for basic bookmarking. Paying $33/year unlocks full-text search, AI organization suggestions, and broken link detection.
• Matter: Free on iOS and web browsers, with a $79.99/year plan for podcast transcriptions and an AI co-reader tool.
• Plinky: Built for Apple platforms by ex-Twitter engineer Joe Fabisevich. Free for 50 links, or $39.99/year ($159.99 lifetime) for unlimited saves.
• DoubleMemory: Mac and iOS app that lets you save links by pressing Cmd + C twice, syncing across devices via iCloud for $17.99/year.

Export your archive, pick a replacement, and go back to pretending you'll read those saved tabs this weekend.