General
What is Backpocket?
What is Backpocket?
Backpocket is a privacy-first personal content library. Save links from the web, organize them with tags and collections, read articles in reader mode, and share curated content through your customizable public space. Available on web, mobile (iOS & Android), and Chrome extension.
Is Backpocket free?
Is Backpocket free?
Yes. Backpocket is currently free with no paid tier. All features — including offline mode, public spaces, reader mode, and data export — are available to everyone at no cost.A Pro tier with premium features (full-text search, AI suggestions, unlimited snapshots) is planned for the future. Core features will remain free.
What platforms is Backpocket available on?
What platforms is Backpocket available on?
- Web app — backpocket.my (any modern browser)
- iOS — App Store (requires iOS 16+)
- Android — Play Store (requires Android 13+)
- Chrome extension — Chrome Web Store
- iPad — Supported via the iOS app
Do my saves sync across devices?
Do my saves sync across devices?
Yes. Backpocket uses Convex for real-time data synchronization. Changes made on any device appear instantly on all your other devices. On mobile, the app also supports offline mode with background sync.
Features
What makes Backpocket different from Raindrop.io?
What makes Backpocket different from Raindrop.io?
Several key differentiators:
Raindrop.io has advantages in full-text search (Pro), AI suggestions (Pro), 2,600+ integrations, nested collections, collaboration, and multi-browser extensions.
| Feature | Backpocket | Raindrop.io |
|---|---|---|
| Offline mobile | Full offline-first architecture | No offline support |
| Real-time sync | Instant via Convex | Polling-based |
| Per-save visibility | Public/private on each save | Collection-level only |
| WYSIWYG notes | Rich editor with slash commands | Basic plain text |
| Public space theming | 9 presets + full customization | Plain public pages |
| Custom domains | Bring your own domain | Not available |
| Pre-save duplicate detection | Warns before saving | Finds duplicates after |
| One-click extension save | Auto-saves on popup open | Form-first approach |
| Privacy | No tracking, no social | Social features included |
Does Backpocket work offline?
Does Backpocket work offline?
Yes, on mobile. The mobile app has full offline support:
- Browse and search saves offline
- Read cached reader mode content
- Save new links (queued and synced when online)
- Edit and delete saves (queued and synced)
What is reader mode?
What is reader mode?
Reader mode extracts the main article content from a web page and presents it in a clean, distraction-free format — no ads, no navigation, no popups. Backpocket uses Mozilla Readability for general pages, plus custom extractors for Twitter/X and Reddit.Learn more about reader mode →
Can I use my own domain for my public space?
Can I use my own domain for my public space?
Yes. You can connect a custom domain to your public space (e.g.,
links.yourdomain.com). Custom domains are powered by Vercel and include automatic SSL.Set up a custom domain →What domain-specific extractors are available?
What domain-specific extractors are available?
Currently supported:
- Twitter / X — Full tweet content via oEmbed
- Reddit — Post title, body, and comments via scraping
- Instagram — Caption, author, and image via OG meta extraction
- YouTube, GitHub, Hacker News, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, Vimeo, Spotify, SoundCloud, Substack, Medium, and more.
Privacy & data
Does Backpocket track my browsing?
Does Backpocket track my browsing?
No. Backpocket does not track your browsing history, behavior, or activity. The Chrome extension only accesses the current tab when you click the icon — it does not monitor your browsing.
Can I export my data?
Can I export my data?
Yes. You can export all your data (saves, tags, collections, settings) at any time as a JSON file. Data export is free and unrestricted.Learn about data export →
What happens if I delete my account?
What happens if I delete my account?
All your data is permanently deleted, including saves, tags, collections, snapshots, and public space configuration. This action cannot be undone.
Where is my data stored?
Where is my data stored?
- Account data: Clerk (authentication)
- Saves and content: Convex (real-time database)
- Offline cache: Your device locally (mobile only)