How To Delete All Bookmarks from Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

I’m going to teach you how to delete all bookmarks from Google Chrome. Deleting bookmarks removes them from your current Chrome profile. If you use Chrome Sync while signed in, the changes will sync to your other devices using the same account.

There’s no easy way to recover them later unless you undo right away or have a backup. With that in mind, walk through the process carefully for a clean result.

Delete All Bookmarks from Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

Before you start

If you want a clean slate everywhere, this method works well with Chrome Sync. Be sure you actually want to remove everything. If you also plan to clear browsing activity, see how to delete browsing history in Chrome.

Open Bookmark Manager

Open Google Chrome and look at the top right corner of the window. Click the three dot menu icon to open Chrome’s main menu.

Move your mouse over the Bookmarks option to expand it. Click Bookmark Manager to open the place where all your bookmarks are organized.

Bookmarks > Bookmark Manager

Delete top folders

Inside Bookmark Manager, you’ll see your bookmark folders, typically things like Bookmarks bar and Other bookmarks. Find the top folder you want to clear.

Right click that folder to open a small menu. If you’re using a trackpad or a single button mouse, a two finger click or holding the Control key while clicking will open the same menu.

Click Delete. Chrome may ask you to confirm. Once you agree, Chrome will remove that entire folder and everything inside it.

This is the key step that clears all items in one go instead of deleting bookmarks one by one. If you have more than one top level folder, repeat the same action for each remaining folder. For most people, that means deleting both the Bookmarks bar and Other bookmarks.

If your goal later is to open groups of saved sites in one click instead of keeping them permanently, see how to open multiple bookmarks in tabs.

Verify and sync

Keep going until all the top folders you want to remove are gone. When you finish, Bookmark Manager should be empty, and your bookmarks bar will no longer show any saved sites.

If you’re signed in and syncing, give Chrome a moment to update across devices. You will see the change on other devices using the same account after sync completes.

Undo and managed devices

If you delete something by mistake, immediately use Undo from the menu or the standard undo shortcut to reverse the last action, as long as you haven’t closed the tab yet. Act quickly if you need to restore the previous state. Once the tab is closed and sync completes, recovery is not straightforward.

If you’re using a managed computer from work or school, some bookmark folders might be controlled by an administrator and can’t be removed. That restriction will show in Bookmark Manager when you try to delete.

If unwanted entries keep appearing in the address bar as you type, you can also remove autocomplete URL suggestions in Chrome for a cleaner experience.

Final thoughts

You can clear all bookmarks quickly by deleting top level folders in Bookmark Manager. Confirm each deletion and use Undo immediately if you make a mistake. Give Chrome a moment to sync changes across devices if you’re signed in.