What you need to know
- Pocket is ceasing operations on July 8, and will enter export-only mode until October 8, after which all data gets permanently deleted.
- No new premium subscriptions are being accepted, and existing subscribers will get automatic cancellations and refunds before the shutdown date.
- Pocket, acquired by Mozilla in 2017, believes user consumption of the web has evolved, prompting a shift in the company’s focus.
The popular read-it-later service, Pocket, has made the announcement that it will cease operations on July 8, 2025. This well-loved tool, which allows users to save articles for later reading on both web and mobile platforms, will no longer be available after this date.
In a recent communication to its users, Pocket has begun displaying pop-up alerts regarding the impending shutdown. Accompanying these notifications, the company expressed, “We’ve made the difficult decision to shut down Pocket on July 8, 2025. Thank you for being part of our journey over the years—we’re proud of the impact Pocket has had for our users and communities.”
Post-July 8, users will find themselves unable to save new articles via the mobile app or web extensions. Instead, Pocket will transition into an export-only mode, allowing users to export their saved content until October 8. After this date, all data will be permanently deleted, marking the end of an era for the service.
Since its acquisition by Mozilla in 2017, Pocket has evolved, introducing features such as high-quality content recommendations and earning accolades like the Webby Award for “Best of Pocket: 2020” and the Anthem Award in 2023 for its support of local journalism. While the service may be winding down, Mozilla is promising exciting upgrades in the future, including a revamped tab experience and an email newsletter, signaling a shift towards new horizons in digital content consumption.
