On smartphones, the physical file is stored deep within the system folders and is generally inaccessible without "rooting" or "jailbreaking" the device. However, you can easily view them in the app:
Chrome's approach is reliable but hidden. The single Bookmarks JSON file makes it easy to copy, automate backups, or even edit programmatically. For everyday users, the built-in Bookmark Manager or cloud sync is sufficient. For power users and IT admins, knowing this file's location is a game-changer for migration and disaster recovery. where favorites are stored in chrome
: ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default/Bookmarks . Linux : ~/.config/google-chrome/Default/Bookmarks . 2. File Format and Structure On smartphones, the physical file is stored deep
Open Finder, click Go → Go to Folder , paste ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default/ , then press Go. click Go → Go to Folder