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Kobo Adds Free Auto-Sync with StoryGraph, Challenging Kindle

6/30/2026

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Rakuten Kobo launched an integration that auto-syncs eBook and audiobook progress with StoryGraph.
The feature marks finished titles as “Read,” updates “Currently Reading” shelf, and needs Wi-Fi after users enable sync.
When a book finishes, a notification prompts a quick review or rating in StoryGraph.
The partnership reaches about 12 million Kobo users in 190 countries, challenging Amazon’s Kindle-Goodreads dominance.
StoryGraph Plus costs $5 per month while basic sync remains free.

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Story summary

Rakuten Kobo launched an integration that auto-syncs eBook and audiobook progress with StoryGraph.
The feature marks finished titles as “Read,” updates “Currently Reading” shelf, and needs Wi-Fi after users enable sync.
When a book finishes, a notification prompts a quick review or rating in StoryGraph.
The partnership reaches about 12 million Kobo users in 190 countries, challenging Amazon’s Kindle-Goodreads dominance.
StoryGraph Plus costs $5 per month while basic sync remains free.