4 Ways to Fix Chrome Bookmarks Not Deleting Issue

Quick Tips

• Open Chrome > three-dot icon > Extensions > Manage Extensions > go to the relevant extensions > Remove > confirm.
• Click the three-dot icon in Chrome > your profile > Sync is on > Turn off > check the box and confirm > turn sync on again.
• Open Chrome > three-dot icon > Delete browsing data > select the relevant options > Delete data > confirm.

Basic Fixes:

• Check for software updates: Software glitches can cause Chrome bookmarks to show up even after being deleted. To fix this, check and install the latest browser updates. Then, try again.
• Try deleting the Bookmark again: Sometimes, the bookmark that isn’t properly deleted might pop back up again in the bookmark menu. In this case, try deleting the bookmark again to check if this helps you get rid of it.

Fix 1: Delete the Relevant Extension

Certain bookmarks might be tied to the extensions currently installed on Chrome. This means you won’t be able to delete them until you remove those extensions from Chrome. This should automatically delete the related bookmark. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1: Open Chrome and click the three-dot icon. Go to Extensions and click on Manage Extensions.

Step 2: Click on Remove for the relevant extensions. Confirm when prompted.

Also Read: What to do if you’re unable to remove extensions from Chrome

Fix 2: Turn Sync off and On

To make things easier, Chrome allows you to sync data across all devices running the same Google account. This can, however, cause certain bookmarks to reappear if this data is not synced properly. To ensure this is not the case, you can turn Chrome sync off and on using the below steps.

Step 1: Open Chrome and click the three-dot icon. Go to your profile information and click on Sync is on.

Step 2: Here, click on Turn off.

Step 3: Click on Turn off to confirm. Ensure the below box is selected.

Now, restart Chrome and use the abovementioned steps to enable sync again. Then, open the bookmarks menu to check.

Fix 3: Clear Chrome Cache

Browser cache and cookies can help improve browser functions. However, if this cache gets too big or corrupted, it might cause certain browser functions to not work properly. This can also be one of the reasons why your deleted bookmarks keep showing again. Here’s how to clear the cache for Chrome.

Step 1: Open Chrome and click the three-dot icon. Click on Delete browsing data.

Step 2: Select the relevant options and click on Delete data. Confirm the same when prompted.

Fix 4: Reset Google Chrome

If nothing else works, you can always reset all Google Chrome settings. This will ensure any errant setting will also be deleted. Then, proceed to remove the relevant bookmarks again. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open Chrome and click on the three-dot icon. Click on Settings.

Step 2: Go to Reset settings and click on Restore settings to their original defaults.

Step 3: Click on Reset settings.

Wait for Google Chrome to reset. Once done, go to the bookmarks menu and try deleting the relevant bookmark again to check.