# TrueBookmark

> Back up your Chrome bookmarks locally, find any bookmark instantly, and organize duplicates and dead links safely. Private by design.

## Product
- [TrueBookmark](https://truebookmark.com/): Free Chrome extension to back up, find, and organize bookmarks. Everything stays on your device.
- [Guides](https://truebookmark.com/blog): Step-by-step Chrome bookmark guides: backup, recovery, organization, duplicates, and import workflows.
- [Pricing](https://truebookmark.com/info/pricing): Free vs Pro plans. Free covers backup, search, and organization.
- [About](https://truebookmark.com/info/about): What TrueBookmark is and how it works.
- [Privacy](https://truebookmark.com/info/privacy): Local-first, private by design. No bookmark data leaves the device.

## Guides
- [Where Are Edge Favorites Stored](https://truebookmark.com/blog/where-are-edge-favorites-stored): Where Microsoft Edge stores favorites on Windows and macOS, including the Bookmarks file and Bookmarks.bak backup, and how to find the Edge user data folder.
- [Where Are Firefox Bookmarks Stored](https://truebookmark.com/blog/where-are-firefox-bookmarks-stored): Where Firefox stores bookmarks on Windows, macOS, and Linux, including the places.sqlite database and the bookmarkbackups folder, and how to find your profile folder.
- [How to Keep the Chrome Bookmarks Bar From Disappearing](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-keep-the-bookmarks-bar-from-disappearing-in-chrome): How to keep the Chrome bookmarks bar from disappearing by locking the setting on, avoiding the accidental shortcut, handling full-screen mode, and ruling out sync and extension causes.
- [Chrome Bookmarks Bar Disappeared? How to Bring It Back](https://truebookmark.com/blog/chrome-bookmarks-bar-disappeared): Why the Chrome bookmarks bar disappears and how to bring it back with the keyboard shortcut, the menu, full-screen checks, and settings, plus what to do if the bookmarks are gone too.
- [How to Show the Favorites Bar in Microsoft Edge](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-show-the-favorites-bar-in-edge): How to show the Favorites Bar in Microsoft Edge using the Ctrl+Shift+B shortcut, a right-click toggle, or the Appearance settings, and how to set it to always show.
- [How to Show the Favorites Bar in Safari](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-show-the-favorites-bar-in-safari): How to show the Favorites Bar in Safari on Mac using the View menu or the Shift+Cmd+B shortcut, plus what to do when full-screen mode or restrictions hide it.
- [How to Show the Bookmarks Bar in Firefox](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-show-the-bookmarks-bar-in-firefox): How to show the Bookmarks Toolbar in Firefox on Windows, macOS, and Linux using the keyboard shortcut, a right-click toggle, or the View menu, plus how to keep it visible everywhere.
- [How to Back Up Chrome Bookmarks Automatically](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-back-up-chrome-bookmarks-automatically): How to back up Chrome bookmarks automatically, why Chrome Sync is not a backup, and the options that keep versioned copies without you remembering to export.
- [What Is the Best Chrome Bookmark Manager?](https://truebookmark.com/blog/best-chrome-bookmark-manager): An honest look at the best Chrome bookmark manager options, from Chrome's built-in manager to dedicated tools, and how to choose based on what you actually need.
- [Google Bookmarks vs Chrome Bookmarks Explained](https://truebookmark.com/blog/google-bookmarks-vs-chrome-bookmarks): The difference between Google Bookmarks and Chrome bookmarks, why the old Google Bookmarks service is gone, and where your bookmarks are actually stored today.
- [How to Import Bookmarks from an HTML File in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-import-bookmarks-from-an-html-file-in-chrome): How to import bookmarks from an HTML file into Chrome using Bookmark Manager, where the imported links land, and how to clean up duplicates afterward.
- [How to Move Bookmarks to a Folder in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-move-bookmarks-to-a-folder-in-chrome): How to move bookmarks into a folder in Chrome by dragging, using cut and paste, or picking a folder in the edit dialog, including moving many bookmarks at once.
- [How to Bookmark All Tabs in Chrome at Once](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-bookmark-all-tabs-in-chrome): How to bookmark all open tabs in Chrome at once using the right-click menu or the Ctrl+Shift+D shortcut, where the folder goes, and how to reopen every tab later.
- [Chrome Bookmarks Disappeared After an Update? Here Is the Fix](https://truebookmark.com/blog/chrome-bookmarks-disappeared-after-update): Fix Chrome bookmarks that disappeared after an update. The usual causes are a reopened profile, a paused sign-in, or a hidden bookmarks bar, not actual data loss.
- [How to Clean Up Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-clean-up-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to clean up Chrome bookmarks with a simple four-pass plan - back up first, delete dead links, remove duplicates, and group what is left into clear folders.
- [How to Merge Bookmark Folders in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-merge-bookmark-folders-in-chrome): How to merge two bookmark folders in Chrome by moving their contents together in Bookmark Manager, then handling the duplicates a merge can create.
- [How to Recover Bookmarks After Reinstalling Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-recover-bookmarks-after-reinstalling-chrome): How to recover Chrome bookmarks after reinstalling the browser using Chrome Sync, the local Bookmarks and Bookmarks.bak files, or an existing HTML export.
- [Where Are My Bookmarks? How to Find Missing Bookmarks in Any Browser](https://truebookmark.com/blog/where-are-my-bookmarks): Where are my bookmarks? Diagnostic guide covering Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. Covers hidden toolbars, wrong profiles, sync issues, and actual data loss.
- [How to Delete Bookmarks on Mac](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-delete-bookmarks-on-mac): How to delete bookmarks on Mac in both Chrome and Safari. Covers single bookmark deletion, bulk removal, folder cleanup, and what you cannot undo in each browser.
- [How to Import Bookmarks from Brave to Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-import-bookmarks-from-brave-to-chrome): How to import bookmarks from Brave to Chrome using HTML export or direct file copy. Brave and Chrome are both Chromium-based, so the Bookmarks JSON file is compatible between them.
- [Chrome Bookmarks Not Syncing? Here Is How to Fix It](https://truebookmark.com/blog/chrome-bookmarks-not-syncing): Fix Chrome bookmarks not syncing across devices. Covers checking sync settings, signing out and back in, updating Chrome, and resetting sync via Google Dashboard as a last resort.
- [How to Export Bookmarks from Edge](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-export-bookmarks-from-edge): How to export bookmarks (favorites) from Microsoft Edge as an HTML file. Covers the current Chromium-based Edge UI, what the file contains, and how to import it into Chrome or another browser.
- [How to Delete Bookmarks on Chromebook](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-delete-bookmarks-on-chromebook): How to delete bookmarks on a Chromebook using the bookmarks bar, Bookmark Manager, and keyboard shortcuts. Covers undo limits, backup advice, and Chromebook-specific recovery constraints.
- [How to Edit Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-edit-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to edit bookmarks in Chrome using the bookmarks bar, the star icon, and the Bookmark Manager. Covers renaming, fixing broken URLs, and moving bookmarks between folders.
- [Why Are My Bookmarks Not Showing in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/why-are-my-bookmarks-not-showing-in-chrome): Troubleshooting guide for bookmarks not showing in Chrome. Covers hidden bookmarks bar, wrong Chrome profile, sync issues, and genuinely missing bookmarks.
- [Where Are Chrome Bookmarks Stored](https://truebookmark.com/blog/where-are-chrome-bookmarks-stored): Exact file paths for Chrome bookmark storage on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Explains the Bookmarks and Bookmarks.bak JSON files, their format, and how Chrome uses them.
- [How to Save Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-save-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to save bookmarks in Chrome using the star icon, keyboard shortcuts, and bookmark all tabs. Covers folder selection and why saving is not the same as backing up.
- [How to Sort Bookmarks Alphabetically in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-sort-bookmarks-alphabetically-in-chrome): How to sort Chrome bookmarks alphabetically using Bookmark Manager's Sort by name option. Covers what happens to folders, why you cannot undo, and how to prepare.
- [How to Organize Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-organize-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to organize Chrome bookmarks with a folder structure, naming conventions, and cleanup habits. Includes a concrete folder hierarchy and drag-and-drop tips.
- [Bookmarks Disappeared in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/bookmarks-disappeared-in-chrome): Diagnose why Chrome bookmarks disappeared and recover them. Covers wrong profile, sync issues, accidental deletion, and update glitches with step-by-step fixes.
- [How to Delete Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-delete-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to delete bookmarks in Chrome from the bookmarks bar, Bookmark Manager, or right-click menu. Covers undo, bulk deletion, and why you should back up first.
- [How to Show Bookmarks Bar in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-show-bookmarks-bar-in-chrome): How to show the bookmarks bar in Chrome using keyboard shortcuts, the menu, or settings. Covers Windows, Mac, and the New Tab only display option.
- [How to Export Bookmarks from Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-export-bookmarks-from-chrome): How to export Chrome bookmarks to an HTML file, what the export includes, what it leaves out, and when exporting is the right move.
- [How to Remove Duplicate Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-remove-duplicate-bookmarks-in-chrome): Learn how to find and safely remove duplicate bookmarks in Chrome using the bookmark manager, and why reviewing before deleting matters more than speed.
- [How to Back Up Chrome Bookmarks](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-back-up-chrome-bookmarks): Learn the fastest native way to back up Chrome bookmarks, how to verify the backup file, and when to use a more reliable ongoing backup workflow.
- [How to Restore Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-restore-bookmarks-in-chrome): Step-by-step guide to restoring Chrome bookmarks using Chrome Sync, the Bookmarks.bak file, and HTML import. Covers what to check first and what Chrome cannot recover.
- [How to Show the Bookmarks Bar on Top in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-show-bookmarks-bar-on-top-in-chrome): Can you move the Chrome bookmarks bar above the address bar? No, but you can keep it always visible and customize it. Covers "always show" vs "new tab only" and alternatives.
- [Firefox Bookmarks Disappeared? How to Get Them Back](https://truebookmark.com/blog/firefox-bookmarks-disappeared): How to recover disappeared Firefox bookmarks. Covers wrong profile, sync issues, places.sqlite corruption, and restoring from Firefox's automatic jsonlz4 backup files.
- [How to Copy Bookmarks from Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-copy-bookmarks-from-chrome): How to copy bookmarks from Chrome. Covers copying a bookmark URL, copying bookmarks to another browser via export/import, and copying bookmark files to another computer.
- [How to Get Rid of Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-get-rid-of-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to get rid of bookmarks in Chrome safely. Covers removing individual bookmarks, folders, bar items, and all bookmarks at once, with backup advice before you start.
- [How to Edit the Bookmarks Bar in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/edit-bookmarks-bar-in-chrome): How to edit the bookmarks bar in Chrome. Covers renaming, rearranging, the favicon-only trick, adding folders, and the difference between removing from the bar and deleting.
- [How to Delete Bookmarks on iPhone](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-delete-bookmarks-on-iphone): How to delete bookmarks on iPhone in Safari and Chrome for iOS. Covers swipe-to-delete, bulk deletion, iCloud sync implications, and how iPhone deletions affect your other Apple devices.
- [How to Import Bookmarks from Opera to Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-import-bookmarks-from-opera-to-chrome): How to import bookmarks from Opera to Chrome. Covers Opera's HTML export, the direct Bookmarks file copy for Chromium-based Opera versions, and post-import cleanup.
- [How to Sort Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-sort-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to sort bookmarks in Chrome. Covers the Bookmark Manager's Sort by name, the extra sort orders in the bookmarks side panel, and alternative approaches to organizing a large bookmark library.
- [How to Get Your Bookmarks Bar Back in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-get-bookmarks-bar-back-in-chrome): How to get the bookmarks bar back in Chrome when it disappears. Covers the Ctrl+Shift+B keyboard shortcut, Chrome settings, wrong profile, and other causes.
- [How to Export Bookmarks from Safari](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-export-bookmarks-from-safari): How to export bookmarks from Safari on Mac using File > Export Bookmarks and on iPhone or iPad using the iOS 18.2+ native export. Covers what the file contains, Reading List behavior, and next steps.
- [How to Export Bookmarks from Firefox](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-export-bookmarks-from-firefox): How to export bookmarks from Firefox using HTML export and JSON backup. Explains the difference between the two formats, what transfers and what gets lost, and how to import the file into Chrome.
- [How to Add Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-add-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to add bookmarks in Chrome using the star icon, keyboard shortcuts, drag-and-drop, and Bookmark All Tabs. Covers choosing the right folder to stay organized.
- [How to Share Bookmarks from Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-share-bookmarks-from-chrome): How to share Chrome bookmarks with someone else. Covers exporting as HTML, using Chrome Sync, copying URLs, and the limitations of each approach.
- [Can You Export Chrome Bookmarks and Passwords Together](https://truebookmark.com/blog/export-chrome-bookmarks-and-passwords): Chrome cannot export bookmarks and passwords in a single file. This guide shows how to export each one separately, what each file contains, and how to handle the password CSV safely.
- [How to Rearrange Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-rearrange-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to rearrange bookmarks in Chrome using drag-and-drop on the bookmarks bar and in Bookmark Manager. Covers moving bookmarks between folders, reordering, and the folder drop gotcha.
- [How to Group Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-group-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to group bookmarks in Chrome using folders. Covers creating folders, nesting them, moving bookmarks into groups, and folder templates for different use cases.
- [How to Download Bookmarks from Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-download-bookmarks-from-chrome): How to download your Chrome bookmarks to a file. Walks through the export process, explains what the file contains, and clarifies the difference between downloading, exporting, and backing up.
- [How to Manage Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-manage-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to manage bookmarks in Chrome using the Bookmark Manager. Covers opening it, searching, creating folders, moving bookmarks, sorting, bulk operations, and the features Chrome is missing.
- [How to Search Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-search-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to search bookmarks in Chrome using the Bookmark Manager, the address bar, and the @bookmarks filter. Covers what Chrome indexes, what it misses, and workarounds.
- [How to Transfer Chrome Bookmarks to a New Computer](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-transfer-chrome-bookmarks-to-new-computer): How to transfer Chrome bookmarks to a new computer using Chrome Sync, HTML export and import, or direct file copy. Covers what to do when the old and new machines use different Google accounts.
- [How to Import Bookmarks from Safari to Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-import-bookmarks-from-safari-to-chrome): How to import bookmarks from Safari to Chrome using Safari's HTML export. Covers Mac export, iPhone and iPad export on iOS 18.2+, and post-import cleanup.
- [How to Import Bookmarks from Firefox to Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-import-bookmarks-from-firefox-to-chrome): How to import bookmarks from Firefox to Chrome using the built-in import tool or an HTML export file. Covers the common issue where Chrome does not detect Firefox.
- [How to Delete Multiple Bookmarks at Once in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-delete-multiple-bookmarks-at-once-in-chrome): How to select and delete multiple bookmarks at once in Chrome using Shift-click and Ctrl/Cmd-click in Bookmark Manager. Covers bulk deletion, warnings, and what you cannot undo.
- [What Gets Exported When You Export Chrome Bookmarks](https://truebookmark.com/blog/what-gets-exported-when-you-export-chrome-bookmarks): A detailed look at what Chrome's bookmark export file contains, the HTML structure and date format it uses, and what data is lost when you export and re-import.
- [How to Import Bookmarks from Edge to Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-import-bookmarks-from-edge-to-chrome): How to import bookmarks from Microsoft Edge to Chrome using the built-in import tool or an HTML file. Covers folder structure, duplicates, and post-import cleanup.
- [How to Sync Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-sync-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to enable and troubleshoot Chrome bookmark sync across devices. Explains why sync is not a backup and how synced deletions can cause data loss.
- [How to Hide Bookmarks Bar in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-hide-bookmarks-bar-in-chrome): How to hide or show the bookmarks bar in Chrome using the keyboard shortcut, menu, or settings. Covers the New Tab Page only option and how to unhide the bar.
- [How to Delete All Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-delete-all-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to delete all bookmarks in Chrome using the bookmark manager's select-all shortcut. Includes backup steps and what to know before clearing your library.
- [How to Recover Deleted Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-recover-deleted-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to recover deleted bookmarks in Chrome using Ctrl+Z, the Bookmarks.bak file, and Chrome Sync. Speed matters because the backup file is overwritten soon after Chrome restarts.
- [How to Find Bookmarks in Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-find-bookmarks-in-chrome): How to find bookmarks in Chrome using the bookmark manager search bar, address bar, and keyboard shortcuts. Covers what Chrome search matches and what it misses.
- [How to Import Bookmarks from Chrome to Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-import-bookmarks-from-chrome-to-chrome): How to transfer bookmarks from one Chrome to another using Sync, HTML export/import, or manual file copy. Covers when each method makes sense.
- [How to Import Bookmarks Into Chrome](https://truebookmark.com/blog/how-to-import-bookmarks-into-chrome): Step-by-step guide to importing bookmarks into Chrome from an HTML file or directly from another browser, plus what to do after the import.