Delete a single bookmark in three steps

To remove one bookmark from your Chromebook, open Chrome and look at the top of the window. Click the star icon next to the address bar — it will be filled in solid if the page is bookmarked. A small box will pop up. Click the three dots on the right side of that box, then select Delete. The bookmark is gone.

If you do not see the star icon, your bookmarks bar may be hidden. Press Ctrl + Shift + B on your keyboard to show it, then try again.

This method works for any page you are currently viewing. If you want to delete a bookmark you saved months ago and do not remember the URL, use the bookmark manager instead — it is faster than hunting through your browser.

Use the bookmark manager to delete multiple bookmarks at once

The bookmark manager is where all your saved bookmarks live. To open it, press Ctrl + Shift + O on your keyboard. A new tab will open showing every bookmark you have saved, organized into folders.

Find the bookmark you want to delete. Right-click on it and select Delete from the menu that appears. If you want to delete several bookmarks, you can select multiple ones by holding Ctrl and clicking each one, then right-click and delete them all at once.

The bookmark manager also shows you when each bookmark was saved and lets you rename them or move them to different folders. This is useful if you have hundreds of bookmarks and need to clean up your collection.

Key Takeaways

  • The fastest way to delete a single bookmark is to click the star icon next to the address bar while viewing that page, then click the three dots and select Delete.
  • The bookmark manager, opened with Ctrl + Shift + O, shows all your bookmarks in one place and lets you delete multiple bookmarks at once.
  • Right-clicking a bookmark in the manager and selecting Delete removes it permanently from your Chromebook.
  • You can select multiple bookmarks by holding Ctrl and clicking each one before deleting them together.
  • Deleted bookmarks cannot be recovered, so double-check before you delete if you are unsure whether you will need the link again.

Delete an entire folder of bookmarks

If you have a folder full of bookmarks you no longer need, you can delete the whole folder at once instead of removing each bookmark individually. Open the bookmark manager with Ctrl + Shift + O, find the folder, right-click it, and select Delete. Every bookmark inside that folder will be deleted along with it.

Be careful with this step — deleting a folder removes all the bookmarks in it permanently. If you are not sure whether you need the bookmarks inside, move the folder to a temporary "Old Bookmarks" folder first, then delete it after a week or two if you have not needed anything from it.

Organize bookmarks instead of deleting them

Before you delete bookmarks, consider whether organizing them might be more useful. You can create new folders in the bookmark manager to group related bookmarks together — for example, a folder for work sites, one for shopping, and one for hobbies.

To create a new folder, open the bookmark manager, right-click in the left sidebar where the folders are listed, and select Add folder. Give it a name, then drag bookmarks into it. This way, bookmarks you do not use often are still there if you need them later, but they are out of your way.

Find bookmarks you forgot you had

The bookmark manager has a search box at the top. Type a word or part of a website name to find bookmarks quickly. This is helpful if you remember saving something but cannot remember what it was called or where you put it.

You can also browse your bookmarks by folder. Click on any folder in the left sidebar to see what is inside. Many people discover old bookmarks this way and decide whether to keep them or delete them.

Restore a deleted bookmark if you change your mind

If you delete a bookmark and immediately realize you made a mistake, press Ctrl + Z to undo the deletion. This works only if you have not closed the bookmark manager yet. Once you close the tab or restart your Chromebook, the undo option is no longer available.

If more than a few seconds have passed, undo may not work. In that case, you will need to bookmark the page again manually by visiting the website and clicking the star icon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete bookmarks from my phone or tablet?

Yes. On an Android phone or tablet, open Chrome, tap the three dots at the top right, select Bookmarks, then tap the three dots next to the bookmark you want to delete and select Delete. On an iPad or iPhone, tap the three dots, select Bookmarks, swipe left on the bookmark, and tap Delete.

Will deleting a bookmark affect the website itself?

No. Deleting a bookmark only removes the link from your browser. The website itself is not changed or affected in any way. You can always visit the website again by typing its address in the search bar.

What happens to bookmarks if I sign out of my Google account?

If you have synced your bookmarks to your Google account, they will stay in your account and appear on any other device where you sign in with the same account. If you have not synced them, they will remain on your Chromebook. Signing out does not delete them.

Can I delete bookmarks without opening the bookmark manager?

Yes. If you can see the bookmark in your bookmarks bar at the top of the window, right-click it and select Delete. You can also click the star icon while viewing a bookmarked page and select Delete from the popup box.