/Users/[YourUsername]/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default/Bookmarks
"checksum": "a1b2c3...", "roots": "bookmark_bar": "children": [ "name": "Google News", "type": "url", "url": "https://news.google.com/" ] bookmarks file location chrome
This JSON format means you can theoretically edit or repair the file manually, but be extremely careful. One misplaced comma or bracket can corrupt your entire bookmarks database. 1. Don’t touch the file while Chrome is open. Chrome loads the Bookmarks file into memory on startup and overwrites it on exit. If you edit the file while Chrome is running, your changes will be lost or cause data corruption. Always close Chrome first. Don’t touch the file while Chrome is open
Below, we break down the exact locations for Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS, plus what to do once you find the file. On Windows, Chrome stores user data in the AppData folder, which is hidden by default. You can either unhide folders in File Explorer or use a direct shortcut. Always close Chrome first
For millions of users, Google Chrome isn't just a browser—it’s a digital library of saved articles, video tutorials, shopping lists, and long-forgotten rabbit holes. But what happens when you need to manually back up that library, move it to a new computer, or recover a deleted bookmark? You need to find the physical file on your hard drive.
/home/[YourUserName]/.config/google-chrome/Default/Bookmarks
C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Bookmarks