Google Chrome Bookmarks (Bookmarks folder, Other bookmarks, sidebar bookmarks) are stored in a folder on your computer’s physical storage. The location of this folder depends on your operating system.
Browser bookmarks let you access your favorite websites quickly with a single click. If you’ve been using Chrome for a while, you probably have many bookmarks.
Sometimes you’ll want to access bookmark folder locations to back them up or transfer them to another computer. Follow these instructions to find your bookmarks in Chrome on various operating systems.
Chrome Bookmarks on Windows
To find your Chrome bookmarks on a Windows computer, open File Explorer and go to C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default. Replace “YourUsername” with your actual PC name. For example, if your PC name is John, enter C:\Users\John\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default.
Here’s a detailed guide on how to access the folder.
Step 1: Open the File Manager and click the folder path box (as shown in the screenshot).
2. Paste the following path and press Enter:
C:\Users\My PC\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default (change the username if needed).
3. After this step, you’ll reach the intended folder. Locate the files named Bookmarks and Bookmarks.bak. These contain your bookmarks.
If you can’t find the folder on your computer, make sure the Show hidden files option is selected in the View tab of File Explorer. If that doesn’t work, try accessing the folder manually.
Chrome Bookmarks on Mac
Bookmarks in Google Chrome are stored in the Application Support directory on your Mac. Access them using Terminal. Ensure the File Browser shows hidden files, then enter this path in Terminal and press enter:
/Users/<your username>/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default (Update your username.)
After opening the path, you’ll see Bookmarks and Bookmarks.bak, which store your bookmarks.