Web Highlights Blog

Insights on highlighting, research, and learning on the web — from the team building Web Highlights.

Web Highlights makes it easy to import all your data from Pocket

How to Export Pocket Data and Import to Web Highlights

Pocket shut down in 2025 and its export closed. Already have your export file? Here's how to import your Pocket saves & annotations into Web Highlights.

May 24, 2025 min read

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Pocket Shut Down in July 2025 - The 10 Best Alternatives

Pocket, the popular read-it-later app, is shutting down in July 2025. Discover the 10 best alternatives to save, highlight and organize web content

May 23, 2025 min read

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How to Read Any Website in Distraction-Free Reader Mode

Read any website in distraction-free reader mode. Highlight text, take notes, and export annotations—free, online, and no installation required.

May 22, 2025 min read

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How to Annotate Any Online Article (Free, No Installation)

Use our free online page marker to highlight any website—no install or signup needed. Easily annotate webpages and export notes in Markdown.

May 12, 2025 min read

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How to Use Reader Mode For Focused Article Reading

Learn how to read online articles without distractions using Web Highlights’ reader mode. Enjoy a clean, focused reading experience on any website.

May 4, 2025 min read

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Raindrop vs. Web Highlights: Which Bookmark & Annotation Tool Is Better?

Discover the key differences between Raindrop and Web Highlights, two powerful tools for bookmarking, annotating, and organizing online content.

Mar 10, 2025 min read

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Why Was My Chrome Extension Turned Off?

Find out why Chrome turned off your extension, what it means for you, and how to choose the best alternative.

Feb 20, 2025 min read

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How 3 Law Students Study Smarter with Web Highlights

Follow the journey of three law students as they share how Web Highlights boosts their productivity. Learn why they recommend it to all law students.

Feb 14, 2025 min read

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Top 5 Note-Taking Browser Extensions in 2026

The 5 best note-taking browser extensions in 2026, re-checked in October: what each one does, who it’s for, and which ones are still maintained.

Jan 10, 2025 min read

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Mersey Forest twins with African initiative in drive to plant more trees locally and globally

Planting Trees Worldwide with The Web Highlights Extension

UPDATE: Web Highlights has decided to remove the Mellowtel library, as it doesn’t align with our Privacy Policy. We'll look for other ways to support the environment. My top priority was always to make sure that most features of Web Highlights are free for everyone around the world. I am proud that the free version is already helping over 150,000 users to learn, stay organized, and do research. At the same time, I want to keep this extension ad-free. To cover the running costs without affectin

Dec 29, 2024 min read

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10 Best Text Annotation Tools for Researchers and Academics

Learn the best text annotation tools for researchers and academics. Improve your research organization and productivity through tags, notes, and highlights.

Nov 25, 2024 min read

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Maximizing Productivity with Web Highlights' Chrome Extension

Learn how to use productivity tools like Web Highlights to increase your productivity. Organization with tags, take notes and optimize online learning.

Nov 18, 2024 min read

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Tips & Tricks - 5 Helpful Tips For Efficient Highlighting

5 Helpful Tips For Efficient PDF & Web Highlighting

Get the most out of Web Highlights with 5 powerful highlighting tips! Learn to disable the popup, use shortcuts, customize your sidebar, and more.

Nov 12, 2024 min read

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10 Practical Annotation Examples to Improve Your Reading Experience

Learn 10 practical annotation examples to improve your reading experience. Annotate texts effectively with tips on highlighting, text data labeling, and more.

Nov 3, 2024 min read

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Top 10 Web Clipper Chrome Extensions for Capturing Websites

Capture and save content with the top web clippers for Chrome. See the 10 best extensions to keep your online resources organized and accessible.

Oct 30, 2024 min read

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How To Show A Beautiful Link Preview On Any Website

Easily add link previews to any website using the open-source Previewbox library. Works with any framework, fetching Open Graph data automatically.

Oct 29, 2024 min read

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Turn Obsidian Into an AI-Powered Second Brain Using Cursor

Transform your Obsidian into an AI-powered second brain using Cursor! Learn how to integrate AI for smarter note searching and management.

Oct 27, 2024 min read

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Master Your Second Brain: Part 2 - How to Use the CODE Technique

Unlock the power of Tiago Forte's CODE method and organize your second brain for better productivity using the Web Highlights Chrome Extension

Oct 20, 2024 min read

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Highlight any Website or PDF: Web Highlights Extension

Web Highlights as Weava Alternative: A Detailed Review

Discover why Web Highlights is the top Weava alternative in this detailed review, offering a secure and customizable annotation tool customized to your needs.

Oct 14, 2024 min read

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How to Create Study Guides and Summaries Using Web Highlight

Learn how to create study guides using Web Highlights by highlighting, organizing, and summarizing key information. Simplify your study process now.

Oct 4, 2024 min read

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Organize Your Second Brain: Part 1 — How to Use the PARA Method

Feeling overwhelmed by digital chaos? Explore the PARA Method by Tiago Forte and learn how to organize your digital second brain for a more productive life!

Sep 24, 2024 min read

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Five Years to 100K Users: The Bamboo Tree Story for Side Project Growth

Discover how a bamboo tree can inspire solopreneurs to stay motivated on side projects. Learn the value of delayed gratification on the journey to success.

Sep 22, 2024 min read

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