The beloved read-it-later app Pocket is shutting down, and Mozilla is giving current users until Oct. 8 to download saved items from their lists, archives, favorites, notes, and highlights.
As of today , Pocket is no longer available in app stores or as a browser add-on, and all sign-ups and renewals have been disabled. The app will shut down for good on July 8, and transition to export-only mode. Users will have until Oct. 8 to export their saves, after which all accounts and data will be deleted.
How to export your saved items from Pocket
To initiate an export from Pocket, go to https://getpocket.com/export . You’ll first want to ensure your account is connected to a valid email address—shown at the top left of the page when logged in—you can access, as your saves will be sent to your inbox. (If needed, you can change the primary address on your Mozilla account.)
Next, click the Export HTML file button. You’ll see a message confirming your request and will receive a link via email to download a CSV with URLs of your saves.
Mozilla says this can take 24 hours and up to 7 days in some cases. The link expires after 48 hours, so check your spam if you don’t see an export email. You can request a new link by repeating the same steps.
You don’t need to delete your account or data, as Mozilla will do so after October 8. You will, however, have to manually remove the app and browser extension once you’ve exported your saves. Monthly renewals for Pocket Premium are ceasing immediately, and annual subscribers will automatically receive a prorated refund after July 8.
While Pocket is one of the most popular read-it-later apps, it isn’t the only one. We’ve compiled a list of alternatives you can switch to.
