Email Reminders
Save an article for later and actually come back to it. Email reminders let you schedule a notification for any bookmarked page, so important reads don't get buried in your library.
How It Works
- Open the bookmark details in the sidebar or web app
- Click the clock icon in the bookmark header
- Choose a preset — later today, tomorrow, or in 3 days — or pick a custom date and time
- At the scheduled time, Web Highlights sends you an email with a direct link to the page and your highlights
To cancel a reminder, click the X icon next to the clock.
When to Use Reminders
- Read-it-later workflow — Bookmark a long article during work and set a reminder for the evening
- Follow-up research — Found a source you need to revisit after finishing a draft? Set a reminder for next week
- Spaced review — Combine reminders with spaced repetition learning to revisit material at increasing intervals
- Deadline-driven reading — Set a reminder for the day before a meeting or deadline so you review the relevant material in time
Reminders vs Bookmarks
Every page you save in Web Highlights becomes a bookmark. Reminders add a time-based trigger on top:
| Bookmark only | Bookmark + Reminder | |
|---|---|---|
| Saved in your library | Yes | Yes |
| Accessible anytime | Yes | Yes |
| Email notification | No | Yes, at scheduled time |
| Appears in your inbox | No | Yes |
Plan Availability
Email reminders are available on the Ultimate plan and during the free trial. Compare plans →
Common Questions
What email address receives the reminder?
Reminders are sent to the email address associated with your Web Highlights account.
Can I set multiple reminders on the same page?
Each bookmark supports one active reminder at a time. After a reminder fires, you can set a new one.
What happens if I don't open the email?
The reminder email stays in your inbox. Your bookmark remains in your Web Highlights library regardless of whether you open the email.
Can I use reminders on highlights or only bookmarks?
Reminders are set at the bookmark (page) level. Since every highlighted page is automatically bookmarked, you can set a reminder on any page that contains highlights.