There are a few ways you can tidy up and delete your bookmarks in Chrome. You could delete them individually from your bookmarks bar, use the built-in bookmark manager to delete them, or remove the file containing your bookmarks manually. If you want to know how to delete bookmarks in Chrome, here’s what you’ll need to do.
Deleting Individual Bookmarks from the Bookmarks Bar
When you add a new bookmark in Chrome, you’ll likely place it in one of two places—your bookmarks folder or the bookmarks bar. The bookmarks bar is your quick access toolbar for bookmarks in Chrome, placed horizontally beneath the address bar (if you’ve enabled it). If you’ve added bookmarks to your bookmarks bar, you can remove them one-by-one using these steps. If you want to remove more than one at a time, however, you’ll need to skip to the next section. Once you’ve removed a bookmark, it’s gone—you can’t restore it. You’ll need to reopen the page and save it as a bookmark again if you want to continue using it as a bookmark.
Removing Bookmarks in the Bookmark Manager
If you want to remove bookmarks that aren’t on your bookmarks bar in Chrome, or if you’re looking to remove more than one bookmark from the bookmarks bar, you’ll need to use the bookmark manager. This feature allows you to manage your saved bookmarks, including exporting them and transferring them to another browser. You can also move, rename, delete, or change the URL for any saved bookmark using the bookmark manager.
How to Access the Bookmark Manager in Chrome
How to Delete Individual Bookmarks in the Bookmark Manager in Chrome
How to Delete Multiple Bookmarks in Chrome Using the Bookmarks Manager
How to Manually Delete Bookmarks on Windows or Mac
The best way to delete Chrome bookmarks is to use the steps above, but if you have multiple Chrome user profiles, or if Chrome isn’t working properly, you may need to delete your bookmarks manually. You can do this by renaming or removing the secret bookmarks database file on your PC or Mac.
How to Delete Bookmarks from the AppData Folder on Windows
How to Delete Bookmarks from the Bookmarks Folder on Mac
Managing Your Google Chrome User Profile
Deleting bookmarks in Google Chrome is a good way to clear out the sites you’ve stopped visiting, but there are other ways you can manage your bookmarks. You could export your Chrome bookmarks, allowing you to export them. If you want to use your bookmarks across devices, you’ll need to set up Chrome browser sync. If you’re having trouble with syncing your bookmarks, however, you may need to reset Chrome sync to fix the problem. You could also consider setting up a new browser profile to separate your bookmarks and settings, giving you different options for certain situations such as work or casual browsing.
