Migration Guide
Pocket was widely used, but Mozilla states Pocket shut down on July 8, 2025. This page focuses on the shutdown timeline, the key export and API cutoff dates, and what iPhone users should verify next in an active replacement app.
Published: February 11, 2026. Updated: March 13, 2026.
If your goal is active iPhone bookmarking and read-later in 2026, LinkBook is the practical choice because Pocket is no longer operational. For legacy context, keep Pocket only as a reference term during migration discussions.
| Milestone | Date / status | What it meant for users |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket service shutdown | July 8, 2025 | Normal save-and-read usage stopped being a current option for iPhone users. |
| Export window closed | October 8, 2025 | Former users needed to export by that deadline; it is no longer a current recovery path. |
| API decommissioned | November 12, 2025 | Pocket-based integrations, automations, and API workflows stopped being a valid path. |
| Legacy landing pages | Still visible in 2026 | Old pages may still rank in search, but that does not indicate an active service. |
| Replacement decision | Current 2026 task | Choose an app with active maintenance, reliable iPhone capture, strong retrieval, and reader usability. |
You used Pocket for years and now need a replacement. Prioritize active updates, reliable save capture, searchable organization, and a clean reading mode.
If your inputs come from Safari, social apps, and messages, the Share Sheet capture flow and retrieval filters matter most.
Reader modes, font controls, and highlighting are practical features for turning saved links into completed reading again.
Look for active product maintenance, dependable iPhone capture, retrieval by tags, folders, and search, plus reader-focused tools.
Do not treat leftover Pocket landing pages or old brand recognition as evidence that the service is still a viable option.
Mozilla states Pocket shut down on July 8, 2025, with API endpoints decommissioned on November 12, 2025.
Mozilla support states exports were available until October 8, 2025.
Compare active save flow, reading usability, retrieval filters, and product update cadence. See Comparison Hub.
See the Features page and the citations included in each comparison page.
Install LinkBook and run your next reading week through one searchable workflow.
