Pocket is gone. Your reading list does not have to be.
The short answer
Mozilla shut Pocket down on July 8, 2025 and closed exports in November 2025. Lumen is a free alternative for saving articles to read later: a clean reader view, inbox to done, highlights and notes, daily reading plans, and export to Obsidian, Notion or plain markdown so you never get locked in again.
Side by side
| Feature | Lumen | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Active | Shut down July 8, 2025 |
| Save to read later | Yes, link, extension or API | Was core |
| Highlights and notes | Yes, five colours and margin notes | Basic highlights |
| Own your data | JSON and markdown export any time; open source | Exports closed November 2025 |
| Recommendations | Readers like you, trending in your topics | Was editorial |
Facts about Pocket checked 2026-11-01. Prices and features change; check their site before deciding.
Choose Lumen if
- You want a read later inbox that does not disappear with a company decision: export everything any time.
- You want highlights and notes, not just a list.
Moving from Pocket
- If you kept the Pocket export, open the CSV and save the links you still care about with Save a link.
- Install the extension to save new pages in one click.
- Turn on daily reads to work through the backlog a few articles at a time.
Questions
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When did Pocket shut down?
Mozilla shut Pocket down on July 8, 2025. Export stayed open for a few months and closed in November 2025.
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Can I import my Pocket export into Lumen?
Bulk import is on the roadmap; today you can save links one by one or through the API.
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Is Lumen free?
Yes. The free plan covers saving, reading, highlighting and syncing; Pro features are free for the first 7 days.