Adding Favorites
The item is instantly added to your favorites and will appear in your Library.
Viewing Your Favorites
Select Favorites Tab
The Library has two tabs: “Favorites” and “Downloads”. The Favorites tab is the default view.
Viewing Favorites Layout
You can switch between two viewing modes for your favorites:List View
- Shows items with full details (cover, title, creator, media type)
- Larger item cards for easy browsing
- Displays description previews
- Best for discovering details about favorited items
Grid View
- Compact grid of item covers
- See more items at once
- Faster scrolling through large collections
- Best for quickly finding a specific item by cover
Your layout preference is remembered for future visits.
Removing Favorites
The item is immediately removed from your favorites list.
Alternatively, you can unfavorite from the Library:
Removing an item from favorites doesn’t delete any downloaded files. Downloaded content remains in the Downloads tab.
Favorites and Syncing
Without Sign-In
You can use favorites without signing in:- Favorites are stored locally on your device
- They persist across app restarts
- Won’t sync to other devices
- Will be lost if you uninstall the app
With Sign-In
When you sign in to Kafka:- Favorites automatically sync to the cloud
- Access your favorites from any device
- Favorites are preserved even if you uninstall the app
- Sign in on a new device to see all your favorites
Sign In
From the Library > Favorites tab, if not signed in, you’ll see a prompt to “Log in to sync favorites”.
Organizing Your Favorites
Using Favorites as Lists
You can use favorites for different purposes:- To Read/Listen Queue: Favorite items you plan to consume soon
- Research Collection: Save reference materials and research sources
- Recommendations: Keep track of recommendations from friends
- Archive: Save completed items you want to revisit
Managing Large Favorite Collections
- Use search to find specific favorited items
- Switch to grid view for faster visual browsing
- Periodically review and unfavorite items you no longer need
- Remember that downloads are separate - unfavoriting doesn’t delete files
Favorites in Item Details
On any item’s details page, the favorite status is shown by:- Outlined heart: Item is not favorited
- Filled heart with primary color: Item is favorited
- Animation: Heart animates when toggled
Finding Favorited Items
From Library
The primary way to access favorites:- Tap Library in the bottom navigation
- View all favorites in list or grid layout
- Tap any item to open its details
From Search
You can also find favorited items through search:- Search for the item by name or creator
- Favorited items show a filled heart in search results
- Tap to open the item
Quick Access
Items you’re actively reading/listening to appear in “Continue Reading” on the homepage, regardless of favorite status.Favorites and “Continue Reading” are separate features. An item can be favorited without being started, or started without being favorited.
Favorites Best Practices
- Favorite liberally: There’s no limit to the number of favorites
- Use as a discovery tool: Favorite items while browsing to review later
- Sync early: Sign in before accumulating many favorites to avoid data loss
- Combine with downloads: Favorite and download items for offline access
- Regular curation: Periodically review your favorites and remove completed items
Empty Favorites State
If you haven’t added any favorites yet:- The Library > Favorites tab shows “No favorites items” message
- Browse the homepage or search to find items to favorite
- Tap the heart icon on any item to add your first favorite
Troubleshooting Favorites
Favorites Not Syncing
- Ensure you’re signed in with the same account on all devices
- Check your internet connection
- Sign out and sign back in to force a sync
- Contact support if issues persist
Lost Favorites After Reinstall
- Favorites are only preserved if you were signed in
- Sign in with the same account to restore synced favorites
- Local-only favorites (without sign-in) cannot be recovered
Can’t Add to Favorites
- Ensure the item details page has loaded completely
- Check that you have internet connectivity
- Try signing in anonymously if you haven’t yet
- Restart the app if the heart icon is unresponsive
Kafka automatically creates an anonymous account when you first use features like favorites, allowing progress and favorites to be saved even without explicit sign-in.