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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · 1d

Based on my internal metrics 1.5 billion of them are links, which is still not enough links.

Bluesky @bsky.app · 8d

we hit 2 billion posts today! 🥳

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · 9d

A new, faster, easier to set up and beautifully redesigned browser extension is dropping soon. 👀

A website showing a browser extension banner that says “Saving Your Link…”

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · 21d

A live look at people who close their browser tabs.

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · 22d

Have you ever come across a great question on Bluesky — something you’re dying to see answers for — but there aren’t any replies yet? Save it to Plinky, then come back to it later.

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · 24d

Can't argue with an all-knowing super intelligence.

In one word, what app
should people use to save
links for later?

Thought for a few seconds

Plinky

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · 29d

5/ This release hints at what's to come for the rest of the year. The redesign will fit in perfectly with a native Mac app. The new calmer theme is perfect for Plinky's upcoming Reader Mode. And a lot of work went into making imported archives with thousands of links sync, load, and scroll smoothly.

‎Plinky: Easily Save Links

‎Plinky helps you easily save links from any device so you can enjoy them later. With Plinky’s share extension on iPhone and iPad or your favorite browser’s extensions you can save articles, videos, ...

apps.apple.com

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · 29d

4/ This release hints at what's to come for the rest of the year. The redesign will fit in perfectly with a native Mac app. The new calmer theme is perfect for Plinky's upcoming Reader Mode. And a lot of work went into making imported archives with thousands of links sync, load, and scroll smoothly.

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · 29d

3/ No screen went untouched: Whether it's the cleaned up iPad and Mac sidebar, or banners across the app, I gave every screen a makeover to make sure Plinky looks cohesive on iOS 18 and iOS 26. (And soon, macOS 26 as well. 😉)

Two iPads on top of each other, displaying lists of links with Plinky's new style

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · 29d

3/ No screen went untouched: Whether it's the cleaned up iPad and Mac sidebar, or banners across the app, I gave every screen a makeover to make sure Plinky looks cohesive on iOS 18 and iOS 26. (And soon, macOS 26 as well. 😉)

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · 29d

2/ The first thing you'll see is Plinky's beautiful new theme. Say hello to Modern — your links now come in new relaxing shades of cream and espresso brown. The Noir theme has also been revamped to provide a stunning contrast of black and white. And of course, there's Plinky's Traditional theme.

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · 29d

1/ Introducing, Plinky 5. Every pixel of Plinky has been rethought and redesigned for Apple’s beautiful new Liquid Glass. From the moment you open it, Plinky feels right at home on iOS 26, while staying distinctly Plinky. But I went far beyond that to make saving links faster and more intuitive.

A graphic demonstrating three of Plinky's new themes, redesigned for iOS 26.

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · Sep 11

[it's happening dot gif]

Plinky's redesign is en route to the App Store.

Github tags that say "ios-26-redesign" and "app-store/5.0"

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · Sep 9

One of my favorite — yet subtle — improvements in Plinky 5.0 is this much more refined banner style. Plinky should be colorful, but a pop of color can make as much of a statement as a dominant color. The app still feels distinctly different than other link saving apps, but more discretely so.

A screenshot of Plinky with a nice banner displayed in light mode

A screenshot of Plinky with a nice banner displayed in dark mode

A screenshot of Plinky with a slightly garish tbanner displayed in light mode

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · Sep 8

Spent all weekend working on a visual overhaul of the iPad app and I really love how it’s coming together. The brand new Modern theme is perfect for relaxed reading experience, the Noir theme has been thoroughly refined, and Plinky's Classic theme will still be available — with a few nice touch ups.

An iPad showing a list of links with a light brown modern theme

An iPad showing a list of links with a sleek black and white theme

An iPad showing a colorful list of links in dark mode

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · Sep 8

Congratulations to @bsky.app for shipping bookmarks! Now if you’re looking for an app to save and organize your favorite posts from Bluesky, Threads, Mastodon, and the rest of the web all in one place — have I got the perfect app for you!

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · Sep 7

Who needs 500 links when you can store unlimited links for a reasonable cost? 🤔

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · Sep 7

Who needs a todo list app when you can use 173 tabs instead?

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · Sep 2

It’s back to school season and the kids aren’t drinking or doing drugs anymore. Instead all they’re doing is saving links. If you want your kid to stay safe this year get them what they really want, Plinky.

‎Plinky: Easily Save Links

‎Plinky helps you easily save links from any device so you can enjoy them later. With Plinky’s share extension on iPhone and iPad or your favorite browser’s extensions you can save articles, videos, ...

plinky.app

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · Aug 29

Coming to Plinky 5.0 (and out in TestFlight today), a handy new Remove Tracking Parameters Shortcut! Get rid of those pesky trackers to improve your privacy, and never see another "Follow x on Instagram" popup again. As you'd expect, this all happens automatically when you save a link in Plinky. 🔗

A Shortcut that shows Plinky accepting an input of webpages and links, removing tracking parameters via the new Remove Tracking Parameters Shortcut item, and copying the cleaned up link.

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · Aug 26

Anyone interested in an iOS 26 sneak peek? I'm going beyond Liquid Glass, Plinky is getting a full makeover. No screen untouched, still delightful, still distinctly Plinky.

Two side by side iPhones displaying the app Plinky.

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · Aug 11

One of the more thoughtful essays I’ve read about AI in a while. It doesn’t try to sell you on AI as a magical solution, nor does it try to convince you that AI is a useless technology. Instead @xeiaso.net dives into the more important question: What is the impact of how we as people are using AI?

Rolling the ladder up behind us

Who will take over for us if we don't train the next generation to replace us? A critique of craft, AI, and the legacy of human expertise.

xeiaso.net

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · Aug 5

Orrrr you can try @plinky.app to save links from Bluesky *and* any other website or app, with Tags, Folders, Search, Reminders, Pins, for a fully curated, organized, and customizable link-saving experience. :)

Plinky – Easily Save Links | Enjoy Them Later

Plinky makes saving links effortless. With one-tap saving from any app, browser, or integration, you can organize articles, videos, and more with folders, tags, and reminders. Find links instantly wit...

plinky.app

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · Aug 1

My pronouns are actually link/app.

Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · Aug 1

While we’re at it, congratulations on your upcoming talk — rooting for you!

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Plinky 🔗 @plinky.app · Aug 1

Being a good friend takes many forms, and one of those is cheering for them. I don't want to spoil too much, so I'll just say there's a valuable lesson here, and at the very least, this post serves as a meaningful reminder.

Root for Your Friends

Discover the power of rooting for your friends and how it can amplify success for everyone involved.

josephthacker.com

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