TL;DR
To delete browser bookmarks on Mac:
- Safari: Open Safari, go to Bookmarks > Edit Bookmarks, right-click, and select Delete to remove unwanted bookmarks.
- Google Chrome: Open Chrome, go to Bookmarks > Bookmark Manager, right-click a bookmark, and choose Delete.
- Firefox: Open Firefox, go to Bookmarks > Manage Bookmarks, right-click the bookmark, and click Delete.
Tried and Tested ✅: The methods and steps mentioned in this article have been tried and tested firsthand by Ojash Yadav on his MacBook Pro M3 and rechecked for errors on Hashir’s MacBook Air M2.
Over time, things like old bookmarks and history can pile up without you noticing. I found this out when my browser started slowing down, but after a little cleanup, everything ran much smoother. In this post, I’ll show you the simple steps I used to tidy up Safari, Chrome, and Firefox on my Mac.
How to Delete Browser Bookmarks on Mac
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Below, I’ve shared the steps to remove bookmarks from Safari, Google Chrome, and Firefox on your Mac.
1. Removing Bookmarks on Safari
Safari’s bookmark management lets you quickly remove clutter for a more organized browsing experience. There are two methods to delete bookmarks on Safari:
Method 1:
- Launch Safari from your Dock.
- Click Bookmarks in the menu bar and select Edit Bookmarks.
- A new window will appear showing all your bookmarks. Right-click a bookmark you want to remove and select Delete.
To remove several bookmarks at once on your Mac, hold down the Command ⌘ key while clicking the bookmarks you wish to delete, and press the Delete key.
Method 2:
- Click the sidebar icon in the Safari toolbar (next to the green expand icon).
- A sidebar will appear on the left of your Safari window. At the bottom of the sidebar, select Bookmarks.
- Right-click the bookmarks you aim to remove and click Delete.
2. Deleting Bookmarks on Google Chrome
Chrome makes it easy to delete unnecessary bookmarks, helping you keep your browser clean and efficient. Below, I’ve shared the steps to manage and remove your bookmarks in Google Chrome efficiently:
- Launch the Google Chrome browser on your Mac.
- Click the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner to open the menu, and select Bookmarks > Bookmark Manager.
- In the new window that opens, locate the bookmark you want to delete.
- Right-click the bookmark and select Delete.
- Alternatively, you can click the three vertical dots next to the bookmark to open the same context menu.
- The bookmark will be immediately removed. If needed, you can click Undo at the bottom to restore it.
3. Clearing Bookmarks on Firefox
Firefox offers simple tools to remove outdated bookmarks and streamline your browsing for better efficiency. Here’s how to delete bookmarks on Firefox:
- Launch the Firefox browser on your Mac.
- Go to Bookmarks in the menu bar and select Manage Bookmarks to open the Library window.
- In the Library window, navigate to the bookmark or folder you wish to delete.
- Right-click the bookmark and choose Delete Bookmark.
- The bookmark will be instantly removed.
Keep Your Mac Bookmarks List Neat and Tidy
Managing your bookmarks effectively can significantly impact your browsing experience, whether you’re using Safari, Google Chrome, or Firefox on your Mac. Now that you’re equipped to do that, here are a few more tips to enhance your browsing experience on Mac:
- Blocking shady websites can help improve browser speed and security on Safari, Chrome, or Firefox.
- Clearing your browsing and download history regularly can keep Safari, Chrome, and Firefox running smoothly.
- Blocking excessive ads can enhance your browsing experience and make it more enjoyable on your Mac.
