Chrome extension for Pocket lets you save articles and pages with one click to read later, often with offline access and tagging. If you are moving away from Pocket, focus on finding a read-it-later tool that covers the features you actually used daily, rather than picking the first alternative you find.
What a read-it-later extension should do
At minimum, a read-it-later extension should save a page with one click, store it for offline reading and let you organize saved items with tags or folders. Some also strip ads and clutter from the saved article, presenting a clean reading view similar to what Pocket offered.
Exporting your existing saved articles
Before switching, check whether you can export your current list of saved articles, since losing years of saved links is the main frustration people report when a read-it-later service shuts down. Look for an alternative that supports importing a standard export file so your history carries over.
Syncing across devices
If you save articles on desktop Chrome but read them on your phone, confirm the alternative syncs across devices, either through its own account system or a companion mobile app. A tool that only works inside one browser on one device defeats the purpose of saving something for later.