Pocket is shutting down - Best alternatives and export guide
Pocket is shutting down. Export your data and move to MaxAI - an AI-powered read-it-later alternative that organizes, summarizes, and syncs your saves.
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Read-it-later app Pocket is shutting down
Date: May 2025 (announced by Pocket)
After more than a decade of helping millions save articles, videos, and webpages to read later, Pocket is calling it quits. If you've been counting on Pocket to organize your reading list, we get how crucial those saved items are to you. Here's what Pocket's farewell means for your saved content and the steps you can take—including exporting your data and moving it over to MaxAI—so you won't lose a single piece of your carefully curated collection.
Why is Pocket shutting down?
Pocket made it possible for millions of users to bookmark articles and discover great stories worth reading. But as the way we browse the web continues to change, Mozilla has decided to put its energy into projects that better match how people actually use the internet today. We know this news might catch you off guard, but there's still plenty of time to back up your data and make a smooth switch to MaxAI.
What this means for Pocket users
Export Pocket data before October 8, 2025
You can export your Pocket bookmarks by October 8, 2025. After that, all data will be permanently deleted. Use Pocket's export tool to download your saves as a CSV file—you'll need to do this yourself.
Find a Pocket alternative
Many services, such as Instapaper, Readwise Reader, and Matter, allow you to import your exported Pocket files, making the transition easy.
The best Pocket alternative - MaxAI
Instead of just saving articles, consider switching to a platform like MaxAI, which can organize, summarize, and help you retain what you read—taking your digital reading experience to the next level.
How to export your Pocket saves
Pocket lets you export all your saved items—including article titles, URLs, tags, and even highlights—into a single CSV or ZIP file. Here's how to do it:
Verify your email address
Go to getpocket.com/export.
Click "Export CSV" to request a full export of your saved items
Once you receive the email, download the ZIP file within 48 hours
How to import your Pocket data into MaxAI
Upload your export file
Once you've downloaded your export from Pocket, simply:
Scroll to the top of this page to access the MaxAI import tool
Drag and drop or click "Choose files" button to upload your CSV or ZIP file
Sign in or create a free MaxAI account using Google or your email
Wait until the process is finished and rediscover your Pocket saves with MaxAI by clicking Continue
Why MaxAI is the best Pocket alternative
More than just storage
MaxAI helps you not only save content—but understand and use it better:
AI summaries
Click Summarize for concise overviews with sources
Chat with your saves
Ask questions or generate insights instantly
Smart organization
Your Pocket tags, favorites, and notes are auto-imported into folders
My knowledge base
Manage and read everything in one clean, searchable hub
Cross-device syn
Access your saves via web app and browser extension
Built to grow
We're continuously adding more Pocket-like features to make MaxAI even smarter
Don't lose your Pocket library—move it to MaxAI today
Pocket's sunset doesn't have to mean starting over. With MaxAI, you can pick up right where you left off—and go further:
Keep everything you saved
Add new intelligence to your collection
Turn saved articles into ideas, outlines, summaries, and insights