Bookmarks File Location Chrome May 2026

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 bookmarks file location chrome

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. For millions of users, Google Chrome isn't just