Mozilla has announced that it will officially shut down its popular bookmarking service, Pocket, on July 8, 2025. The move marks the end of an era for millions of users who have relied on the tool to save articles, videos, and other web content for later reading.
Pocket, originally launched as Read It Later in 2007, quickly gained popularity for its simplicity and utility. In 2015, it was acquired by Mozilla, the non-profit organization behind the Firefox browser, with the goal of enhancing user experiences on the web. Over the years, Pocket became a go-to platform for readers who wanted to save interesting content and access it later across multiple devices, even offline.
In a statement, Mozilla said the decision to sunset Pocket was made because “the way people save and consume content on the web has evolved.” The company acknowledged that the landscape of digital content consumption has shifted significantly with the rise of AI-powered recommendations, integrated browser reading lists, and newer tools that blend productivity with content curation.
While Mozilla has not detailed specific alternatives or migration tools for users, the announcement urges Pocket users to back up their saved items before the July 8 deadline. Mozilla did not clarify whether Pocket’s existing features will be integrated into Firefox or other Mozilla products in the future.
The shutdown has sparked a wave of nostalgia and disappointment among loyal users. Many have expressed concern over the loss of a trusted app that helped organize reading habits in an increasingly cluttered digital space. For others, the closure reflects a broader trend in the tech world, where long-standing services are phased out as user behavior and technologies shift.
Despite its impending closure, Pocket leaves behind a legacy of innovation in digital content management. It was among the first apps to champion offline reading and minimalist article views—features that are now standard in many reading platforms.
As July 8 approaches, users are advised to export their saved content and consider alternative services such as Instapaper, Raindrop.io, or browser-native reading list features.
