Private Bookmarks

Name: Private Bookmarks
Rating: 4.1862 (290 reviews)
Author: rharel

Enables a password-protected bookmark folder.

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Private Bookmarks is a Chrome extension that lets you create a password-protected, encrypted bookmark folder on your browser. Unlike online services, all your private bookmarks remain encrypted locally on your machine, giving you full control over your sensitive data. When unlocked, the "Private Bookmarks" folder appears under "Other Bookmarks" enabling you to add or remove links securely. Once locked, this folder is removed from view and its contents stay encrypted.

The extension supports custom folder names and locations, auto-locking features triggered on browser close, system idle time, or private window closure, and convenient keyboard shortcuts for quick access. Users can export encrypted or plain backups but should remember their password for encrypted restore. Designed primarily for desktop browsers, it safeguards privacy without syncing conflicts, making it perfect for discreet, secure bookmark management.

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By:

rharel

Daily users:

7,985 -95

Rating:

4.19

(290)

Version:

0.1.19a Last updated: 2019-07-15

Version code:

4809096

Creation date:

2017-10-14

Risk:

Permissions:

bookmarks
storage
tabs

Size:

124.14KB

URLs:

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Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

20 hours ago

Ranking

# 868 ▼ 1

Other rankings

#24 in Bookmarks

#190 in Privacy & Security ▼ 1

#4 in bookmarks keyword 45

#4 in password-protected keyword 54

#6 in bookmark keyword 32

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User reviews

Users appreciate Private Bookmarks for its simplicity and effective bookmark protection, with many praising its reliability over years. However, after newer Firefox updates or OS upgrades, the add-on often stops working, especially failing password access leads to loss of private bookmarks. Users desire customizable folder locations and better developer support. Additionally, synchronization issues can expose private bookmarks on linked devices without password protection, raising privacy concerns.

Pros

Very simple and easy to use.
Encrypts bookmarks with password protection.
Works well on various Firefox versions before recent updates.
Has been reliable for long-term users before recent issues.
Helps hide or secure bookmarks effectively.

Cons

Stops working after Firefox updates or OS upgrades.
Password sometimes fails, causing loss of access to private bookmarks.
Lacks option to customize the folder location for private bookmarks.
No support or acknowledgement from developer for bug reports.
Private bookmarks visible without password on linked devices (sync issue).

Recent reviews

Doesn't work with the latest firefox. No folder created. There is a purple star on the extensions tab but you can't even click on it.

by Da*****, 2025-04-11

by Da*****, 2025-04-09

by 远离*****, 2025-04-02

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Private Bookmarks requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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Private Bookmarks has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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