Kobo rolls out Instapaper integration, replacing Pocket on eReaders

Rakuten Kobo has begun rolling out an integration with Instapaper across its eReader lineup, restoring a built-in read-it-later feature after Mozilla retired Pocket earlier this year. The firmware update, which Kobo said replaces the companys long-standing Pocket integration, is available now on supported devices from the original Kobo Touch through newer models such as the Clara BW, Clara Colour and Libra Colour.

Kobo and Instapaper officials said the setup is straightforward. After installing the firmware update, users sign in to Instapaper on their device by scanning a QR code or visiting kobo.com/instapaper and entering the code shown on their eReader. Saved articles then sync to the device and can be downloaded for offline reading, liked, archived or deleted from within the Kobo interface. Depending on the device, reports indicate the firmware appears as version 4.38.23429 on older hardware and 4.43.23418 on newer machines. Some users have reported needing to restart their devices, and rollout has been staggered regionally, according to user reports on Reddit.

The move follows Mozilla's decision to wind down Pocket in May 2025, a change that left Kobo devices without...