Kobo e-readers will no longer support Pocket e-reader service.
Mozilla's read-it-later service, Pocket, has serviced Kobo e-readers for over a decade, enabling users to send web articles to their devices for reading. The service converts these articles into an e-book format, seamlessly integrating with the device. Regrettably, Pocket will cease operation on all Kobo e-readers this July.
In a statement to our platform, Pocket expressed gratitude for their journey and the impact they've had. However, they announced they will shut down on July 8, 2025. From May 22, 2025, Pocket web extensions will no longer be installable, and, come July 8th, none of the browser extensions will function, requiring manual deletion.
This decision is expected to pose a significant challenge for Kobo e-reader owners, as Pocket's integration served as a key selling point for buying the device and investing in Kobo's ecosystem. As of currently, Pocket is the sole, officially supported read-it-later service for Kobo e-readers, leaving a noticeable gap for users who relied on this convenience.
It's worth noting that alternatives such as Raindrop.io and Linkwarden are available for bookmarking and managing web content. While neither offers direct Kobo e-reader integration, they can serve as robust replacements for Pocket when it comes to archiving web content. However, manual methods can also be employed, with users downloading articles in various formats and transferring them to their device via USB or email.
Kobo is yet to officially inform its users of Pocket's discontinuation. In the coming weeks, a help file is anticipated, and a firmware update will soon be issued to remove all Pocket functionality from the e-readers. As of now, Pocket remains accessible to Kobo users, but its impending absence will undoubtedly reshape the reading experience on these devices.
Users relying on Pocket's integration for managing web content on their Kobo e-readers might consider alternative gadgets such as smartphones or tablets that support the service, as Pocket's discontinuation on Kobo e-readers may lead to reshaping the reading experience on these devices. While there are no direct replacements for Pocket's e-reader integration currently, alternatives like Raindrop.io and Linkwarden, though lacking direct integration, offer robust solutions for archiving web content.
