Pinboard

Pinboard is a minimalist, paid bookmarking service that focuses on preserving and organizing web bookmarks. Launched in 2009, it offers a fast, ad-free interface for saving links, annotating them with notes and tags, and choosing whether bookmarks are private or public. It emphasizes data portability and reliability, with features designed for long-term access and reproducibility.

Key features include tagging for organization, full-text search across bookmarks and notes, and the ability to add notes to each item. Users can publicly share selected bookmarks while keeping others private. Pinboard supports data portability through exports in HTML and JSON formats and offers an API for third-party applications to create, retrieve, or manage bookmarks. It also provides import options, including the ability to migrate bookmarks from other services.

Historically, Pinboard gained prominence in the early 2010s as a lightweight alternative to larger social bookmarking sites, and it is often cited for its fast performance and low-friction workflow. The service has a reputation for privacy, reliability, and a straightforward feature set that appeals to researchers, developers, and power users who prefer a minimal interface over more feature-rich social platforms. The platform remains a niche but enduring option in the bookmarking landscape, influencing later minimalist and archival-oriented workflows.