Overview

• Mozilla will discontinue Pocket on July 8, 2025, transitioning it to export-only mode until final data deletion on October 8, 2025.
• Fakespot, Mozilla's tool for detecting fake online reviews, will shut down on July 1, 2025, after two years of operation.
• Users of Pocket have until October 8, 2025, to export saved articles, bookmarks, and notes, with prorated refunds being issued for paid subscriptions.
• The decision reflects Mozilla's shift in strategy, reallocating resources to integrate curated content recommendations and features like tab groups directly into Firefox.
• Kevin Rose of Digg and Tony Stubbleine of Medium have expressed interest in acquiring Pocket, though no agreements have been announced.