So with Pocket shutting down, what Read it Later service do you recommend?

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Revisiting this as I recommended Safari Reading List.

With so many recommendations for Goodlinks, I gave it a shot. Wow! It seems to be a top-notch app that is simple enough yet retains some powerful features. Love their pricing approach, too!

Giving it a run for a while — thanks team!

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Readwise Reader has the best integration tools I’ve seen for any application in the market. Reader seamlessly integrates with Readwise. It makes it simple to export all content from Reader to other platforms.

I currently save articles to Readwise Reader then highlight and tag. I have a notion integration that will then send my highlights to my website so others can see.

I don’t know where standalone Readwise application is going at the moment due to the popularity of Readwise Reader.

The Reader application was a pet project in the beginning and became more popular than the standalone Readwise application and they’re pouring more resources into Readwise Reader then stand alone Readwise.

It’s very easy to become a power user of Readwise Reader due to the fact that there have a simple keyboard shortcut system for their Mac OS application.

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How? Or maybe: which version of Reeder?

(I’m using Reeder Classic and it does not show Readwise as an account you can add)

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Used perplexity to generate for you

Step-by-Step Instructions to Integrate Readwise Reader with Readwise

Readwise Reader and Readwise are designed to work seamlessly together—no manual integration is required. When you use Reader, all your highlights and notes automatically sync to your main Readwise account, and from there can be exported to your favorite note-taking tools. Here’s how to get started:

1. Sign Up for Readwise and Access Reader

  • Go to readwise.io and create an account if you don’t already have one.
  • Once registered, access Reader at read.readwise.io. Both apps use the same account and authentication, so you don’t need a separate login for Reader[5][6].

2. Download the Reader Apps and Extensions

  • Reader is available as a web app, iOS and Android mobile apps, and browser extensions for Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc, Firefox, and Safari.
  • Download the mobile app from the App Store or your device’s app store[4].
  • Install the browser extension from your browser’s extension store to save web pages directly to Reader[1][6].

3. Import Content into Reader

  • You can add content to Reader in several ways:
    • Use the browser extension to save articles.
    • Forward emails or newsletters to your unique Reader email address (find this in Reader settings).
    • Upload PDFs or EPUBs directly in the app.
    • Import your existing library from Pocket, Instapaper, or RSS feeds[1][4][5].
  • For detailed instructions on importing, see the “Getting Started with Reader” article automatically added to your Reader Library or check the right sidebar in the app[5][6].

4. Start Reading and Highlighting

  • Open any article, PDF, or document in Reader.
  • Highlight passages or add notes directly within the app. These highlights will instantly sync with your main Readwise account[2][3][7].
  • You can also use features like tagging, searching, and organizing your reading materials[1][4].

5. Access and Review Your Highlights in Readwise

  • All highlights and notes from Reader appear in your Readwise dashboard.
  • Set up exports to Obsidian, Notion, Evernote, and other note-taking tools if desired[3][4].
  • Customize your daily review to revisit important highlights[7].

Helpful Links to Readwise Health and Support Pages

Key Points

  • Reader and Readwise are automatically connected with a single account—no extra integration needed.
  • All highlights and notes in Reader sync instantly to Readwise.
  • Use the web app, mobile apps, or browser extensions to add and manage your reading.
  • Access support and detailed guides via the Readwise Help Center and in-app documentation.

If you need more detailed help, the in-app “Getting Started with Reader” article and the Help Center are the best resources for troubleshooting and advanced features[5][6][7].

Sources
[1] Readwise Reader Getting Started Guide - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEUdL8rhZsY
[2] How are Readwise and Reader related? How are Readwise and Reader related? - Readwise Docs
[3] The first read-it-later app built for power readers. - Readwise Readwise Reader | The first read-it-later app built for power readers.
[4] Readwise Reader on the App Store ‎Readwise Reader on the App Store
[5] Basics - Readwise Docs Basics - Readwise Docs
[6] Reader: Frequently Asked Questions - Readwise Blog Reader: Frequently Asked Questions
[7] Readwise Help https://help.readwise.io
[8] Getting Started with Reader - Readwise Blog Getting Started with Reader
[9] Readwise 101: Get Notes & Highlights from Pocket, Instapaper … Readwise 101: Get Notes & Highlights from Pocket, Instapaper, & Kindle into Evernote — Roxine Kee
[10] hey y’all how do you use readwise? - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/readwise/comments/156ai76/hey_yall_how_do_you_use_readwise/
[11] Reader Reader
[12] Page turning in reader : r/readwise - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/readwise/comments/18lr32a/page_turning_in_reader/
[13] Readwise Reader - How I Process EVERYTHING I Read - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uipmb5F13Us
[14] Readwise https://readwise.io
[15] Readwise on the App Store ‎Readwise on the App Store
[16] Readwise API Readwise API | Readwise
[17] Readwise & Reader Changelog Readwise & Reader Changelog - Readwise Docs
[18] Readwise Down? Readwise status and reported issues. - SaaSHub Readwise Down? Readwise status and reported issues.

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Readwise Reader, or simply Reader, is not the same app as Reeder, although given the names, it’s easy to confuse them.

There are too many apps out there with the same names or with names that are the same as the thing that they are or do.

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I have the same issue. I have saved content in pocket that is no longer available online that I want to keep. I know Pocket says you can download the links but not the saved content before they completely shut off the servers. I hate to lose all that stuff. I guess I can reluctantly pay the $10 per month if need be.

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Oops: I indeed read “Reeder” instead of “Reader”… :person_facepalming:

ai;dr :wink:

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I couldn’t decide between Readwise Reader (to access on my Boox Palma) or GoodLinks for a better native iOS experience. Turns out, despite Readwise not offering it directly, you can get Shortcuts support for Reader through the API and these shortcuts. So now I have one that sends links to both GoodLinks and Reader, and they’re accessible on all my devices. It’s clunky, but it’s the best I can do!

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I downloaded Goodlinks and paid the 10 bucks. I already like it better than pocket. It seems much better at getting around annoying paywalls.

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I agree! I’m really impressed with its ability to push through the junk on the web and pull the text of an article.

So far it’s only failed on some more local news sites that are simply disgusting with their use of ads and weird paywall content.

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Local news sites are the worst. I rarely bother to even visit one.

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I’m a happy Wallabag user for many years. Didn’t know about the Kobo integration. So thanks for the tip.

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Thank you for the informative overview. I have been using Reeder, Reader, and Readwise over the past few years. After your post, I’ve decided to go all-in with the Reader & Readwise combo, especially after the recently announced integration with Craft, my go-to writing app.

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Thanks for the detailed response!

My requirements are much less ambitious. :slight_smile:

I often see a page or story on my phone or other laptop/desktop and want to make sure I read it later. Then in bed before going to sleep I want to open the app and catch up them. That’s pretty much it.

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I think it’s only on the subscription tier, but I love the text to voice feature of Instapaper. For news articles that I don’t need to focus heavily on, it’s nice to listen to them while doing chores around the house.

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I’ve being using - not without a little doubt - the New Reeder, which lets me save articles for later… It’s working for me so far

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Lots of recommendations for Goodlinks, but I believe that is only in the Apple ecosystem. I use a Windows PC sometimes and like to have access there as well. I am settling on free Instapaper. It seems pretty straight forward and doesn’t have bells and whistles I don’t need.

I looked at raindrop.io a while back, but I remember reading something about privacy issues and stopped using it. I’ve tried to find what those were but can’t find anything. Maybe I am making that up??? Does anyone else have concerns about raindrop.io and privacy?

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GoodLinks is simple and has plenty of integration options to make it easy to get contents in.

After a few months of using it though I’m beginning to realize that storing stuff in GoodLinks is basically a one way street for me… stuff goes in never to be looked at again…

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A very sad day. There was a rumor of a self-hosting version being on Pikapods but it hasn’t seemed to have happened,

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I have the same issue with GoodLinks and I can’t figure out why. All the functionality is there. It’s clearly something on my end where I just don’t seem to enjoy reading articles in it.