What happened to Rocketbook?
On December 4, 2025, BIC announced that it would discontinue Rocketbook and related Skin Creative activities, with plans to wind down operations by the first quarter of 2026. The announcement did not include a detailed roadmap for long-term app support, cloud services, or migration tools.
Official announcement: BIC discontinues Rocketbook and its Skin Creative activities
The notebooks themselves do not stop working. The main uncertainty centers on the Rocketbook app, cloud integrations, and how long supporting services will remain available.
Frequently asked questions
“Are the Pilot FriXion pens being discontinued too?”
No. Pilot FriXion pens are made by Pilot, not Rocketbook. They existed long before Rocketbook and will continue to be manufactured and sold independently. Rocketbook notebooks were designed to work with FriXion’s erasable ink, but the pens themselves are not part of the discontinuation.
“Can I still buy FriXion pens and markers?”
Yes. FriXion pens, markers, and highlighters remain widely available through office supply stores, online retailers, and Pilot’s distribution channels.
“Can I use my Rocketbook notebooks with FriXion pens even if Rocketbook is gone?”
Yes. The erasable pages continue to work with FriXion pens regardless of Rocketbook’s operational status. Writing, erasing, and reusing pages is unaffected.
“Can I use other erasable pens instead of FriXion?”
Some users experiment with other erasable pens, but results vary. The most consistent recommendation remains Pilot FriXion pens, which were explicitly matched to Rocketbook’s page coating.
“Can I still buy Rocketbook notebooks?”
In many places, yes — for now. Existing inventory is still being sold through Rocketbook’s website and third-party retailers. Because production has ended, availability will likely decline over time.
“Should I stockpile notebooks or pens?”
Some users choose to buy extra notebooks or pens while supplies last. This can make sense if Rocketbook is central to your workflow, but it also carries risk if app support changes sooner than expected.
“Can I still use the Rocketbook app?”
As of now, the Rocketbook app continues to function. The discontinuation announcement does not state that the app will shut down immediately.
“How long will the Rocketbook app be supported?”
There is no publicly announced end date. Because operations are expected to wind down by early 2026, many users are preparing for reduced updates, compatibility issues, or eventual shutdown.
“Will my Google Drive, Dropbox, or email destinations stop working?”
These destinations depend on Rocketbook’s integrations. If backend services change, these features could eventually stop working. Files already delivered to your cloud accounts remain safe.
“What happens to my existing scans and notes?”
In most setups, scans live in external services you control. If you rely on the app’s internal history as your only archive, exporting and backing up now is strongly recommended.
“Can I scan Rocketbook pages without the Rocketbook app?”
Yes. Many general-purpose scanning apps can capture Rocketbook pages, though you may lose icon-based routing and Rocketbook-specific automation.
“How many times can I erase and reuse a Rocketbook page?”
Pages can be reused many times when erased properly. Longevity depends on the notebook model, writing pressure, and care.
What people are asking in the community
Community discussions often focus on app longevity, pen compatibility, backups, and replacement workflows. Common questions appear repeatedly in forums and Reddit threads, often phrased like:
- “Are the pens being discontinued too?”
- “What happens when the app stops working?”
- “Do I need to move all my notes somewhere else?”
- “What’s the closest replacement for Rocketbook?”
Active discussions can be found here: r/rocketbook on Reddit
What to do now if you own Rocketbooks
- Confirm that your scans are saved in cloud folders or local storage you control.
- Export and back up important notes while the app is fully functional.
- Test one or two alternative scanning apps.
- Write down your current capture-and-archive workflow.
- Decide whether you want to finish existing notebooks or transition immediately.
A quick test: scan a page, confirm it appears in your destination folder, then rename and move it. If your workflow breaks when you do this, it is likely too dependent on Rocketbook-specific behavior.
Open questions
- Will the Rocketbook app receive compatibility updates after early 2026?
- Will Rocketbook publish an official end-of-life timeline?
- Will any export or migration tools be provided?
- Will parts of the platform be maintained, sold, or open-sourced?