PotomAndroid ↗
What happened to Pocket
Pocket closed on 8 July 2025. User data export ended on 12 November 2025. Advice to export your library from Pocket now is no longer useful. Start with an export you kept earlier or links you still have elsewhere.
Choose by what you return to do
Services overlap, but begin with your main task. A good reading experience, a well-organised bookmark collection and a self-hosted archive solve different problems.
| Your task | A service to examine | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Bookmark collections | Raindrop.io | Tags, organisation, search and device access |
| Reading and highlights | Readwise Reader | Formats and everyday reading workflow |
| Your own archive | Linkwarden | Hosting, maintenance and saved-page behaviour |
| Mixed material on Android | Potom | Sharing, structured cards and search in your library |
Check current terms, supported formats and pricing on the official product pages before committing to a large migration.
When Potom fits
Potom is useful when your finds include articles, videos, recipes, product reviews and work resources. Share accessible material on Android and return to a card with the source. Depending on the material, analysis can identify a film, extract products or organise ingredients and steps.
If you only need a reading queue, test the reading experience first. A summary does not replace the original article, and a saved URL does not guarantee that its source will remain available.
Test the migration with a small sample
- Find an existing export or collect a few links you still use.
- Check the formats accepted by your chosen service.
- For Potom, use compatible browser bookmark HTML.
- Inspect titles, sources and folder tags after import.
- Try finding an item a few days later before moving the rest.
Potom supports up to 5,000 links per bookmark import. This is a one-time transfer, not ongoing browser synchronisation. Private, deleted or inaccessible sources may remain links without fully extracted article text.
Keep control of your collection
Keep your original file. Check deletion and any available transfer options in the destination service. The practical test is whether you can reopen useful material when you need it, without maintaining an elaborate filing system.
Questions & answers
Can I export my Pocket library today?
Pocket export ended on 12 November 2025. You need a copy you saved earlier or links held elsewhere.
Does Potom directly connect to Pocket?
No. Potom accepts compatible browser bookmark HTML. Check an old export before importing; not every archive format is supported.
