How to Fix Chrome Sync Bookmarks Not Working Issue

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Preliminary Fixes

Fix 1: Verify Sync Is On

When you sign in to Chrome, it syncs all your data. Sometimes, the sync is turned off for bookmarks, and that’s why you don’t see them on your other connected devices.

On PC

Step 1:In Chrome, click on thethree-dot iconand selectSettings.

Step 2:Click on theTurn onbutton next to your name. That indicates sync is on.

If it says Turn on, the sync is off, and you must enable it.

Step 3: Click onSync and Google services.

Step 3: Click onManage what you sync. On the next screen, ensure the toggle forSync everythingis enabled.

If it is off, check if theBookmarks toggle is enabled. Having the Bookmarks toggle on will sync it to every device.

On Chrome’s Mobile App

Step 1:LaunchChrome> tap on thethree-dot icon> selectSettings.

Step 2:Tap on yournameat the top.

Step 3:Tap onSync. On the next screen, verify thatSync Everythingis enabled. If it’s off, ensure theBookmarks syncis on.

Fix 2: Force Chrome Bookmarks to Sync

Sometimes, turning off bookmark sync resets the issue. To do so, repeat the steps mentioned above for both PC and mobile apps. However, in the last step, turn off the toggle next to Bookmarks. Wait for some time and turn it on. Doing that will force the browser to resync the bookmarks.

Fix 3: Turn Sync Off Completely

If re-syncing the bookmarks didn’t help, try turning off the sync completely. Here’s what you must do to turn off the sync.

On PC

Step 1:In Chrome, click on thethree-dot iconand selectSettings.

Step 2:Click onTurn offnext to your name.

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

On Chrome’s Mobile App

Step 1:LaunchChrome> tap on thethree-dot icon> selectSettings.

Step 2:Tap on yournameat the top.

Step 3:Tap onSync. On the next screen, verify thatSync Everythingis enabled. If it’s off, ensure theBookmarks syncis on.

Step 4:Close Chrome by removing it from the list of recent apps. Then, open it again and repeat the steps to turn the sync on.

Fix 4: Disable Extensions

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

Step 1: LaunchChrome, click on thethree-doticon, and selectExtensions>Manage Extensions.

Step 2: Use the toggle next to each extension todisableit.

Once you find the culprit, keep it disabled or remove it.

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Last updated on 02 September, 2024

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