How to Migrate from Pocket to Article Saver: Complete Guide

Last updated: January 2025 · 5 min read

⚠️ Important: Pocket is shutting down on July 8, 2025. Don't wait until the last minute - migrate your articles now to avoid losing your saved content!

If you're one of the millions of Pocket users looking for an alternative before the service shuts down, Article Saver offers a seamless migration process. This guide will walk you through importing all your saved articles, tags, and reading progress in just a few clicks.

Why Choose Article Saver?

Article Saver is a free, open-source alternative to Pocket that respects your privacy. Unlike other alternatives, we offer:

✅ One-click import from Pocket (no manual export needed)
✅ All your tags and reading status preserved
✅ Offline reading on desktop
✅ No ads or tracking
✅ Self-hosting option available

Migration Steps

1Download Article Saver

First, download Article Saver for your platform:

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2Create Your Account

Launch Article Saver and create a free account. You can sign up with:

Email and password
Google account
GitHub account

3Connect Your Pocket Account

Click on the Account button, then select "Import from Pocket". You'll be redirected to Pocket to authorize Article Saver to access your saved articles.

4Start the Import Process

After authorization, Article Saver will automatically start importing your articles. The process includes:

All saved articles (including archived ones)
Tags and categories
Read/unread status
Article content for offline reading

Import progress showing articles being imported

Import Performance

Article Saver can import large Pocket libraries efficiently:

📊 Small library (< 1,000 articles): 5-10 minutes
📊 Medium library (1,000-5,000 articles): 15-30 minutes
📊 Large library (5,000+ articles): 30-60 minutes

The import runs in the background, so you can start reading immediately while it continues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose any articles during migration?

No! Article Saver imports 100% of your Pocket library, including archived articles. We've successfully tested with libraries containing over 15,000 articles.

Are my tags preserved?

Yes, all your tags are imported exactly as they were in Pocket. You can continue organizing your articles the same way.

Can I still access my articles offline?

Absolutely! Article Saver downloads the full content of your articles for offline reading, just like Pocket did.

What happens to my Pocket account after import?

Your Pocket account remains unchanged. Article Saver only reads your data; it doesn't modify or delete anything from Pocket.

Can I import multiple times?

Yes! You can re-import anytime to sync new articles you've saved to Pocket. Article Saver intelligently avoids creating duplicates.

Advanced Options

Self-Hosting

For maximum privacy and control, you can self-host Article Saver. Check out our self-hosting guide for Docker and manual installation instructions.

API Access

Developers can use our API to build custom integrations. The API supports all CRUD operations and is fully documented.