Bookmarks Stored In Chrome — Where Are The

A folder will open. Scroll down until you find a file named . You will also see a file named Bookmarks.bak (we will discuss this in the backup section).

| Method | Description | |--------|-------------| | | chrome://bookmarks/ – Standard UI for editing. | | File Explorer / Finder | Navigate to the above paths (may require enabling hidden folders). | | Command line | cat , jq , or type to view or parse JSON. | | Third-party tools | Bookmark editors, sync managers, or backup scripts. |

If you do not feel comfortable digging through system files, Chrome has a built-in export feature that creates a standard file. This file is easier to read and can be imported into other browsers (like Firefox or Edge).

/home/[YourUsername]/.config/google-chrome/Default

Chrome stores bookmarks in a predictable, OS-specific location inside its User Data directory. The file is JSON-formatted, easily backed up, and accessible via standard file system tools. Knowing this location allows power users to manage bookmarks independently of Chrome’s built-in interface.

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