Rakuten Kobo will roll out a new integration with Instapaper by the end of summer 2025, allowing users to seamlessly save and read web content on their Kobo eReaders. The collaboration comes in the wake of Mozilla’s decision to sunset its Pocket service, which currently powers Kobo’s web-article syncing feature.

The strategic partnership with Instapaper, a long-standing player in the “read it later” space, aims to preserve the minimalist, distraction-free reading experience that Kobo users have come to expect. The new feature will enable users to send long-form content—from essays to recipes—directly to their eReaders, just as they previously did with Pocket.

“Kobo loves long-form reading, no matter what you want to read or where it comes from,” said Michael Tamblyn, CEO of Rakuten Kobo. “We are excited to be working with Instapaper, who shares a lot of our values around great reading experiences.”

The move follows Mozilla’s announcement to discontinue Pocket in June 2025—a decision that caught many, including Kobo, off guard. Kobo reassured users that the transition to Instapaper is being handled with urgency and care.

“The Pocket sunset was a surprise to many, including us, so we are looking forward to having this great new solution in place as quickly as possible,” Tamblyn added.

Kobo also noted that many users have already begun migrating to Instapaper, which has been lauded for its clean interface and effective article management tools.

“Our number one priority since the Pocket shutdown has been helping people make the transition to Instapaper,” said Brian Donohue, CEO of Instapaper. “We look forward to working closely with Kobo to make this experience easier than ever on their eReaders.”

Further information, including the official launch date and feature set, will be announced in the coming weeks.