Mozilla announced plans to shut down Pocket, its popular read-later service used by over 30 million users, effective July 8, 2025. The decision reflects an evolution in how people use the web and allows Mozilla to focus its resources on enhancing the Firefox browser. While Pocket users can export their data until October 2025, numerous alternatives like Instapaper and Readwise remain available. Instapaper even offers promotions to attract users migrating from Pocket, signaling continued interest in read-later services despite Pocket's closure.
Mozilla's decision to shut down Pocket signals a shift in web usage, prioritizing resources toward Firefox as user behavior evolves beyond traditional read-later services.
Despite Pocket's extensive user base and historical significance, Mozilla will cease operations in 2025, reflecting their focus on enhancing the Firefox experience.
Alternatives like Instapaper and Readwise are available for users seeking similar read-later functionalities, with Instapaper providing incentives for Pocket users.
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