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Mozilla Ends Pocket and Fakespot to Prioritize Firefox Development

The company will phase out the popular read-it-later app and review-vetting service by October 2025, citing evolving web habits and a strategic shift toward AI-powered browser features.

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Overview

  • Pocket will cease regular operation on July 8, 2025, transitioning to export-only mode until October 8, when all user data will be permanently deleted.
  • Fakespot’s Review Checker will shut down on June 10, 2025, with its website, apps, and browser extensions ceasing on July 1.
  • Users can no longer download Pocket or subscribe to Pocket Premium as of May 22, 2025; prorated refunds will be issued to annual subscribers starting July 8.
  • Mozilla acquired Pocket in 2017 and Fakespot in 2023, but now plans to integrate content discovery and review features directly into Firefox.
  • The decision reflects a broader industry trend of consolidating standalone apps into core browser experiences, with Mozilla focusing on new features like vertical tabs and AI-driven tools.