The Pocket AlternativeThat Won't Disappear
Import your Pocket library in one click. Keep full-text search and complete data export.Your reading list deserves a home that lasts.
Gleamr is a Pocket alternative that imports your Pocket export ZIP in one click and keeps your articles, tags, and archive status. It adds what Pocket never had: full-text search across every saved article and complete JSON export of your library. Gleamr runs as a web app with a Chrome extension, with a free tier (50 articles) and paid plans at $8/month or $49.99/year.
What Happened to Pocket?
35 million users trusted Pocket with their reading list. Mozilla let it die.
Mozilla acquires Pocket for ~$30M
Development slows. Few new features ship. Team shrinks.
Mozilla announces layoffs. Pocket team decimated.
Pocket shuts down. Users scramble to export data.
Pocket vs Gleamr: Feature Comparison
Everything Pocket did, plus the features it should have had.
| Feature | Pocket (dead) | Gleamr |
|---|---|---|
| Save articles | Yes | Yes |
| Full-text search | No | Yes |
| Tag system | Yes | Yes |
| Pocket import | No | Yes |
| JSON export | No | Yes |
| Browser extension | Yes | Yes |
| Still operational | No | Yes |
| Data ownership | No | Yes |
How Gleamr Compares to Other Pocket Alternatives
The main read-it-later apps people switch to after Pocket, compared honestly.
| Feature | Gleamr | Instapaper | Raindrop.io | Matter | Wallabag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (50 articles); $8/mo or $49.99/yr | Free; Premium $5.99/mo or $59.99/yr | Free; Pro $2.99/mo or $27.99/yr | Free; Premium $7.99/mo or $79.99/yr | Free self-hosted; hosted from €11/yr |
| Pocket import | Yes: upload your export ZIP, keeps tags and archive status | Yes: upload your export file | Yes: HTML or CSV upload | Yes: CSV upload | Yes: CSV (version 2.6.13+) |
| Full-text search | Yes, on every plan | Premium only | Pro only | Yes | Yes |
| Highlights | No | Yes, 5 notes/month free | Yes, notes need Pro | Yes, unlimited on Premium | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android, extensions | Web, iOS, Android, Mac, extensions | iOS, iPad, web (no Android) | Web, iOS, Android, extensions |
| Offline reading | No, web-based | Yes | Not advertised | Yes | Yes |
| Data export | JSON, full library | HTML, CSV | Yes, included free | Highlight sync only | EPUB, PDF, JSON, CSV, HTML |
Prices and features last verified July 2026 from each product's official pricing page or app listing.
Import Your Pocket Library in 3 Steps
If you have a Pocket export file, you can bring everything to Gleamr.
Sign Up for Gleamr
Create a free account. No credit card required.
Upload Your Pocket Export
Go to the Import page and upload your Pocket export ZIP file.
Done. Everything Imported.
Articles, tags, and archived status are all preserved.
What You Get With Gleamr
The features Pocket users actually missed, plus what Pocket never had.
Full-Text Search
Search inside every word of every article. Find that half-remembered quote in seconds.
One-Click Pocket Import
Upload your Pocket export and keep all your articles, tags, and archived status.
Full Data Export
Export your entire library as JSON anytime. Articles, content, tags, metadata. No lock-in.
Organize With Tags
Organize your reading with tags. Merge, rename, color-code.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Pocket?
Mozilla shut down Pocket in July 2025 after years of declining investment. Users were given a limited window to export their data before it was deleted permanently.
Can I import my Pocket library to Gleamr?
Yes. Gleamr supports one-click Pocket import. Upload your Pocket export file and all your articles, tags, and archived status will be preserved.
Does Gleamr have full-text search like Pocket?
Yes. Gleamr indexes every word of every saved article, so you can search by content, not just titles. This was a feature many Pocket users relied on.
How much does Gleamr cost compared to Pocket?
Gleamr offers a free Preview tier with 50 articles and full-text search. Paid plans are $8/month or $49.99/year (Founder Annual) for up to 10,000 articles. Pocket was free but shut down.
Can I export my data from Gleamr?
Yes. Gleamr lets you export your full library as JSON at any time, including articles, content, tags, and metadata. No vendor lock-in.
Will Gleamr shut down like Pocket?
Gleamr has a sustainable paid business model, unlike Pocket which was free under Mozilla. Paid users fund development directly, which is the most sustainable model for a read-later app.
Your Reading List Deserves Better
Start free with 50 articles. Import your Pocket library. Export your data anytime.
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