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If you opened Pocket recently and found it gone, you're not imagining it. Mozilla discontinued Pocket in 2025 and the read-it-later service is no longer available.

Here's a quick rundown of what happened and, more importantly, what to do next.

What happened to Pocket?

Pocket launched in 2007 (originally as "Read It Later") and became the best-known app for saving articles to read later. Mozilla acquired it in 2017. In 2025, Mozilla announced it was discontinuing Pocket and shut the service down, removing the apps and browser extensions and giving users a window to export their data before access ended.

What happens to my saved links?

If you exported your data during the shutdown window, you have a file — typically `ril_export.html` or a CSV — containing all of your saved links, their titles, and any tags you added. That file is yours to keep, and you can use it to move your library into another app.

If you didn't export in time, those saves are no longer accessible. The good news: most people revisit only a small fraction of what they save, so starting fresh in a cleaner app is rarely as painful as it sounds.

What should I use instead of Pocket?

The right replacement depends on how you actually save links:

• If you mostly save on your phone — from group chats, Instagram, YouTube, or your mobile browser — use SaveBoard. It's mobile-first, saves from the share sheet in one tap, and turns every link into a visual card organised into boards. It's free to start.
• If you manage hundreds of bookmarks from a desktop and want advanced organisation, Raindrop.io is a powerful, established option with an unlimited free tier.
• If you live inside Notion, the Notion Web Clipper can save pages into your workspace — though it's overkill if you just want to save links.

For a full breakdown, see our best Pocket alternative guide and our comparison of the best link saver apps in 2026.

The simplest path forward

You don't need to recreate thousands of old saves. Pick one app, save your next link into it, and build from there. A small, visual, searchable library you actually use beats an archive of forgotten URLs every time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pocket gone for good?

Yes. Mozilla discontinued Pocket in 2025 and there is no sign it is coming back. The apps, extensions, and website are no longer available.

Why did Mozilla shut down Pocket?

Mozilla decided to discontinue Pocket as part of refocusing its product efforts. The service was retired in 2025 and users were given time to export their data first.

What is the best app to replace Pocket?

For everyday mobile users, SaveBoard is the closest replacement — mobile-first, visual, and free to start. For desktop power users, Raindrop.io is a strong alternative.

How do I get my links out of Pocket now?

If you exported before the shutdown, check your downloads for an HTML or CSV file from Pocket — it holds all your saved links and tags. If you didn't export before access ended, the data can no longer be retrieved.

Try SaveBoard free — a clean place to start over.