How To Get Your Bookmarks Back On Google Chrome

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Accidentally deleting bookmarks or losing them due to a browser crash can be frustrating. However, you don’t need to panic if this happens to you while using Google Chrome. With its robust sync features and some simple steps, you can easily restore your bookmarks. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of getting your bookmarks back on Google Chrome.

Method 1: Using Chrome’s Sync feature

If you have enabled Google Chrome’s sync feature with your Google account, your bookmarks are automatically saved and can be retrieved with ease. Here’s how:

  • Open Google Chrome and click on the Profile button at the top right corner.
  • Make sure you’re logged in to the Google account where your bookmarks are synced.
  • Click on Sync and ensure that the Bookmarks option is enabled.
  • Chrome should automatically restore your bookmarks.

Method 2: Restoring bookmarks from a backup

If the sync method doesn’t work, you can restore your bookmarks from a backup. This requires you to navigate to the location where Chrome stores your bookmarks on your computer. We’ll guide you through the process for Windows users, but the steps are similar for MacOS and Linux users as well.

  • Close all open Google Chrome windows.
  • Press Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
  • Type or paste the following address and press Enter:
    %LOCALAPPDATA%\\Google\\Chrome\\User Data\\Default
  • Look for a file named “Bookmarks” and “Bookmarks.bak”.
  • Rename the current “Bookmarks” file to “Bookmarks.old” and rename “Bookmarks.bak” to “Bookmarks”.
  • Reopen Google Chrome and your bookmarks should be restored.

Here is a quick code snippet for renaming the files:

 
    ren "Bookmarks" "Bookmarks.old"
    ren "Bookmarks.bak" "Bookmarks"

Please note that Google Chrome creates a new backup file each time you launch the browser, so ensure that you don’t open Chrome before restoring the bookmarks with this method.

Conclusion

Restoring lost bookmarks on Google Chrome is relatively straightforward when you follow these instructions. Always remember to regularly back up your bookmarks to avoid any future loss. Always keep your sync feature on to save and secure your bookmarks.