How to Fix Chrome Bookmarks Not Syncing

Quick Tips

• Check that bookmark sync is enabled on all your devices via Chrome settings.
• Force a sync by going to Settings > Sync > Sync Now.
• Check the sync status of your Google account and make sure you are signed in to the same account on all devices.

Initial corrections

• Restart your device:Restarting your device will refresh your system, close background processes that may be interfering with its operation, and delete temporary files.
• Clear cache and cookies: Cached files and cookies can sometimes cause sync issues in Chrome. Clearing them gives you a clean slate and removes any corrupt data that could be causing problems.
• Sign out of Chrome: Signing out of your Chrome account and signing back in can refresh your sync settings and resolve any temporary issues.
• Update Chrome: An outdated version of Chrome may have bugs or compatibility issues that affect sync functionality. Keeping Chrome up to date ensures you have the latest features and fixes.

Fix 1: Check if sync is turned on

When you sign in to Chrome, it syncs all your data. Sometimes syncing is disabled for bookmarks, so you don’t see them on other connected devices.

On the computer

Step 1: In Chrome, click three dots icon and select Settings.

Step 2: click on Turn something on button. present next to your name. This indicates that sync is turned on.

If it says Enable, sync is disabled and needs to be enabled. Then follow the steps below.

Step 3: Click Sync and Google Services.

Step 3: Click Manage what you sync. On the next screen, make sure the switch next to Sync everything it is on.

If it is off, check if Bookmarks switch enabled. Enabling the bookmarks switch will sync with any device.

In the Chrome mobile app

Step 1: Beginning Chrometouch three dots icon and select Settings.

Step 2: Click on your name at the top.

Step 3: Tap on Synchronization. On the next screen, check if Sync everything is on. If it is off, make sure Bookmark synchronization it is on.

Fix 2: Force Chrome Bookmarks to Sync

Sometimes disabling bookmark syncing resets the issue. To do this, repeat the steps listed above for both the PC and mobile apps. However, in the last step, disable the toggle next to Bookmarks. Wait a moment, then enable it. This will force the browser to re-sync your bookmarks.

Solution 3: Disable sync completely

If re-syncing your bookmarks didn’t help, try disabling syncing altogether. Here’s what you need to do to disable syncing.

On the computer

Step 1: In Chrome, click three dots icon and select Settings.

Step 2: Click Turn something off next to your name.

Step 3: Close Chrome and repeat the steps. Now turn on sync.

In the Chrome mobile app

Step 1: Beginning Chrometouch three dots icon and select Settings.

Step 2: Click on your name at the top.

Step 3: Tap on Synchronization. On the next screen, check if Sync everything is on. If it is off, make sure Bookmark synchronization it is on.

Step 4: Close Chrome, removing it from your recent apps list. Then reopen it and repeat the steps to enable sync.

Fix 4: Disable Extensions

If you recently installed an extension, try disabling it. Otherwise, you’ll need to disable existing extensions one by one to find the culprit.

Step 1: Beginning Chromeclick on three dots icon and select Extensions followed by Manage extensions.

Step 2: Use the switch next to each extension to disable it.

Once you find the culprit, disable or remove the app.

That’s it. This should solve the problem once and for all. When Chrome bookmarks sync with other connected devices, it saves a lot of time and effort.