"checksum": "a1b2c3...", "roots": "bookmark_bar": "children": [ "name": "Google News", "type": "url", "url": "https://news.google.com/" ]
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. bookmarks file location chrome
The short answer: Chrome stores your bookmarks in a single, plain-text file named Bookmarks (with no file extension) inside a hidden folder called User Data . However, the exact path to that folder depends entirely on your operating system. "checksum": "a1b2c3
C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Bookmarks Don’t touch the file while Chrome is open