Pocket Has Shut Down — Here's Your Migration Guide

Pocket shut down in 2025. If you're a former Pocket user, Link Crypt can help you preserve your library and build a better link organization system with advanced search and unlimited tagging.

Have a Pocket export? Import it to Link Crypt and continue organizing your links with better search and privacy features.

Pocket is shutting down — migrate your reading list to Link Crypt

Import your Pocket in one go

Bring your whole Pocket library over. Keep links, titles, descriptions, and tags intact—no busywork.

Search that actually finds stuff

Use tag:, title:, domain:, description:. Find the exact link you meant—fast.

Why did Pocket shut down?

Mozilla shut down Pocket in 2025, citing changes in how people consume content and the need to focus resources on other Firefox features. If you exported your Pocket library before the shutdown, Link Crypt provides a new home with enhanced search, organization, and privacy features.

Link Crypt improves on Pocket by focusing on what matters: finding links when you need them with powerful search filters, organizing with unlimited tags, and keeping your data private and exportable.

Pocket shutdown timeline (archived)

Mozilla’s official shutdown is complete. These were the key dates for anyone still verifying what happened.

  • May 2025 — Mozilla announced Pocket would be discontinued.
  • July 8, 2025 — Pocket service ended; accounts moved to export-only access where available.
  • October 8, 2025 — Deadline after which Mozilla began removing remaining Pocket user data from their systems (no recovery after export windows closed).

Still have an export file? Export guide · Import into Link Crypt

See Link Crypt in action

Clean interface with your imported Pocket links, searchable tags, and powerful filters

Link Crypt interface showing imported Pocket links with tags like development, entertainment, networking - demonstrating the clean UI and search functionality

Your Pocket links with tags preserved: networking, development, entertainment — all searchable

What makes Link Crypt the best Pocket replacement?

  • Keep your structure: links, titles, descriptions, and your own tags come over with import.
  • Powerful search syntax: filter by tag:, title:, domain:, description:.
  • Fast, distraction‑free UI: built to get you to the link you want, not to keep you scrolling.
  • Private by default: your library is yours—no feeds, no followers, no public profiles.

How do I migrate from Pocket to Link Crypt?

  1. If you saved your Pocket export before shutdown, locate your CSV file.
  2. Sign in to Link Crypt with your choice of password or magic link authentication.
  3. Use Import to upload your links from your Pocket export file. We preserve your tags so searches still work the way you expect.

Tip: After import, try a search like tag:ai or domain:github.com to see how fast filtered results appear.

Is Link Crypt private like Pocket was?

Yes — actually more private. Link Crypt focuses on three things Pocket users cared about most: saving links for later, tagging to organize, and finding things quickly. Your library stays completely private and under your control. Unlike Pocket, we don't have social features, recommendations, or public profiles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Pocket shut down?
Mozilla shut down Pocket in 2025, citing changes in how people consume content and the need to focus resources on other Firefox features. If you exported your Pocket data before the shutdown, you can import it to Link Crypt to continue your workflow.
What makes Link Crypt the best Pocket replacement?
Link Crypt preserves your Pocket structure (links, titles, descriptions, tags), offers powerful search syntax (filter by tag:, title:, domain:, description:), features a fast distraction-free UI, and is private by default with no social features or public profiles.
How do I migrate from Pocket to Link Crypt?
If you have your Pocket export file, sign in to Link Crypt with your email or magic link, click Import, select "Pocket CSV Export", and upload your file. All links, tags, titles, descriptions, and metadata are preserved automatically.
Is Link Crypt private like Pocket was?
Yes — actually more private. Link Crypt focuses on saving links for later, tagging to organize, and finding things quickly. Your library stays completely private and under your control. Unlike Pocket, we don't have social features, recommendations, or public profiles.
Does Link Crypt work on all platforms without Apple ID?
Yes. Link Crypt is fully cross-platform with a web app that works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS. There's a Chrome extension for Chromium browsers and an iOS native app. Authentication uses email/password or magic link - no Apple ID, Google account, or any vendor-specific ecosystem required. Your links sync in real-time across all your devices.
Will my Pocket tags be preserved when migrating to Link Crypt?
Yes, all Pocket tags are automatically preserved during import. Link Crypt's import tool reads your Pocket CSV export and maintains all tag associations. After import, you can search using the same tag-based workflow you're used to, plus enhanced search syntax like tag:ai or tag:tutorial for precise filtering.
Can I export my data from Link Crypt if I want to leave?
Absolutely. Link Crypt provides full data export in CSV and JSON formats at any time. You're never locked in - export your entire library including all URLs, titles, tags, descriptions, timestamps, and metadata whenever you want. This is part of our privacy-first commitment to data ownership.
How much does Link Crypt cost?
Link Crypt costs $3.99 per month or $19.99 per year. This is significantly more affordable than alternatives like Instapaper Premium ($5.99/month or $59.99/year). There are no hidden fees or complicated pricing tiers - just straightforward, affordable access to unlimited link storage, tagging, and search.
Is Link Crypt cheaper than Instapaper?
Yes. Link Crypt is much cheaper than Instapaper Premium. Link Crypt costs $3.99/month or $19.99/year, while Instapaper Premium costs $5.99/month or $59.99/year. That means you save 33% on monthly plans and 67% on annual plans by choosing Link Crypt over Instapaper.