How to recover deleted bookmarks on Chrome
Deleting bookmarks on Chrome can be an unintentional mistake, especially when you have accumulated a vast collection of favorite websites. The good news is that there are several methods you can use to recover deleted bookmarks on Chrome. Whether you’ve just realized the error or the bookmarks were deleted a while ago, this article will guide you through the steps to restore your lost bookmarks.
Method 1: Use the Chrome bookmarks backup
Chrome automatically creates a backup of your bookmarks every time you close the browser. To recover your deleted bookmarks using this backup, follow these steps:
1. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://bookmarks.
2. Look for the “Other bookmarks” folder and click on it.
3. You should see a folder named “Bookmarks archive.” Click on it to expand the folder.
4. Find the backup file that corresponds to the date when you last had your bookmarks. The file will be named something like “Bookmarks – YYYY-MM-DD.”
5. Right-click on the backup file and select “Import.” This will restore your deleted bookmarks.
Method 2: Restore bookmarks from an external backup
If you have a backup of your bookmarks stored on an external source, such as a USB drive or cloud storage, you can restore your deleted bookmarks using the following steps:
1. Copy the bookmarks file (usually named “bookmarks.html”) from your external backup to your computer.
2. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://bookmarks.
3. Right-click on the “Other bookmarks” folder and select “Import bookmarks.”
4. Choose the “Import HTML file” option and select the bookmarks.html file you copied earlier.
5. Click “Import” to restore your deleted bookmarks.
Method 3: Use a third-party bookmark manager
There are various third-party bookmark managers available that can help you recover deleted bookmarks on Chrome. Some of these tools offer additional features, such as synchronization across devices and organization tools. To use a third-party bookmark manager to recover your deleted bookmarks, follow these steps:
1. Download and install a third-party bookmark manager, such as Raindrop.io or Evernote Web Clipper.
2. Sign in to your account and import your Chrome bookmarks using the manager’s import feature.
3. Once your bookmarks are imported, you can restore the deleted ones to Chrome by exporting them from the third-party manager and importing them into Chrome.
Conclusion
Recovering deleted bookmarks on Chrome can be a straightforward process, provided you have a backup or access to a third-party bookmark manager. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to restore your lost bookmarks and continue enjoying your favorite websites.
