Google Chrome Not Syncing Bookmarks (How to Fix It in 2025)
In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to fix the issue of Google Chrome not syncing bookmarks in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.
Why Are My Bookmarks Not Syncing in Chrome and How to Fix It
Follow the steps below to resolve the issue of Google Chrome bookmarks not syncing.
1. Sign Into the Correct Google Account and Verify Sync Settings
Go to Chrome settings by clicking the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.
Select “Settings.”
To check if bookmarks are included in the sync options, click “Sync and Google Services.”
Tap on “Manage what you sync.”
Make sure that “Sync everything” is selected and the “Bookmarks” option is toggled to the right.
2. Restart Chrome to Refresh Its Sync Processes
Completely close Chrome by clicking the “X” on the window or using “Ctrl + Shift + Q” to close all tabs. Wait a few seconds, then reopen Chrome by clicking its icon. This refreshes Chrome’s processes and may resolve sync issues.
3. Update Chrome to the Latest Version
Click the three-dot menu, go to “Help,” then “About Google Chrome.” Chrome will automatically check for updates—install any available updates.
Once updated, restart Chrome to apply the changes, or click “Relaunch” to restart the application.
4. Clear the Browser’s Cache to Eliminate Old Data Conflicts
Click on the three-dot menu.
Go to “Settings.”
Click “Privacy and security,” then select “Delete browsing data.”
In the window, check “Cached images and files” and click “Delete data.” This removes old cache files that may be conflicting with syncing.
5. Disable All Extensions to Check for Interference
In the URL bar, type chrome://extensions/ and press Enter.
Disable all extensions by toggling off the blue switches next to each one. After disabling, restart Chrome and check if syncing resumes.
6. Sign Out of Chrome and Sign Back In to Reset Sync
Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.
Click “Settings.”
Click “Turn off” beside your Google account.
To sign back in, click “Turn on sync” at the top of the Settings page.
Enter your Google account credentials starting form your email then click on “Next” and follow the on-screen prompts to ensure that sync is enabled for bookmarks.
7. Reinstall Chrome if Other Steps Fail
If none of the above steps work, uninstall Chrome and download the latest version. Reinstalling Chrome helps eliminate bugs and corrupted files that could be causing the issue.
Search for “Chrome” in the search on your taskbar. Right-click on Google Chrome, then select “Uninstall.”
Go to this link and click on “Download Chrome” to start reinstalling the application.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of why your Google Chrome bookmarks aren’t syncing. If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check our articles on how to add all tabs to bookmarks in Chrome and how to manage bookmarks in Chrome.
