~/Library/Application Support/Firefox/Profiles/[random-profile-name].default/
If you’ve ever asked yourself, you’re not alone. The answer isn’t as simple as “one folder on your hard drive,” because every browser has its own hiding spot. where are bookmarks stored
/home/[YourUserName]/.mozilla/firefox/[random-profile-name].default/ In Firefox, type about:profiles in the address bar. Look for “Root Directory” — that’s your path. 🔧 Restoring bookmarks: Firefox also creates automatic JSON backups. Go to Library → Bookmarks → Import and Backup → Restore to access them without touching places.sqlite . 3. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Since Edge switched to Chromium, it stores bookmarks almost exactly like Chrome—just in a different folder. 📁 File Locations Windows: Look for “Root Directory” — that’s your path
C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\ Look for the Bookmarks file (no extension) and Bookmarks.bak . type about:profiles in the address bar.
Go export your bookmarks right now. Trust me—future you will be grateful. Have you ever lost your bookmarks? What’s your backup strategy? Let me know in the comments below!
C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\
