For years, I’ve used on Pocket to save articles I want to read later. It’s an incredibly useful tool for bookmarking content across the web. However, I recently noticed that the official Pocket extension for Google Chrome is no longer available in the Chrome Web Store. This is likely due to Google’s deprecation of Manifest V2, which has affected many browser extensions.
Rather than searching for an alternative extension or tool, I found a simple workaround that lets me add articles to Pocket without installing anything extra.
How to Save Articles to Pocket Without an Extension
You can use a bookmarklet—a small JavaScript snippet saved as a bookmark—to send the current page directly to Pocket. Here’s how:
- Right-click on the following link: Add to Pocket and select Copy Link Address.
- Open your browser’s Bookmarks Manager:
- Create a new bookmark.
- Paste the copied URL into the URL field.
- Set the title as “Add to Pocket”.
- Save the bookmark.
Whenever you’re on a page you want to save, simply click the bookmark, and the article will be added to Pocket automatically.
How Does It Work?
You can execute JavaScript code directly from your browser’s address bar, and that’s exactly how this bookmarklet works. Here’s what happens when you click it:
- The script retrieves the URL of the current tab.
- It appends that URL to getpocket.com/save.
- Pocket processes the request and saves the article to your account.
That’s it—no extensions, no complex setups, just a quick and effective way to keep your reading list organized.
The Javascript code in the link,
javascript:(function(){
var url = encodeURIComponent(window.location.href);
var pocketUrl = "https://getpocket.com/save?url=" + url;
window.open(pocketUrl, '_blank');
})();
Why This Works Well
- No need for an extension: Avoid potential security concerns and browser compatibility issues.
- Lightweight & fast: It works instantly with just a single click.
- Cross-browser compatibility: Works in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and any other modern browser that supports JavaScript-based bookmarklets.
If you’re a Pocket user and have been missing the extension, this bookmarklet is a great alternative. Let me know if you try it out or if you have other neat workarounds for managing saved articles!