Delete a bookmark in three steps
To delete a bookmark on a Mac, open your browser, find the bookmark you want to remove, right-click it, and select delete or remove from the menu. The exact steps depend on which browser you use — Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge all store bookmarks in slightly different places, but the process takes less than a minute in any of them.
Bookmarks accumulate over time. You save something useful, forget about it, and six months later your bookmark bar is cluttered with links you no longer need. Removing them keeps your browser organized and makes it easier to find the bookmarks that actually matter to you.
Key Takeaways
- Safari bookmarks can be deleted by opening the Bookmarks menu, right-clicking the bookmark, and selecting Delete, or by using the Bookmarks sidebar.
- Chrome bookmarks are removed through the Bookmark Manager (Cmd+Option+B) or by right-clicking the bookmark and selecting Delete.
- Firefox bookmarks can be deleted by right-clicking them in the Bookmarks menu or sidebar and choosing Remove.
- Deleting a bookmark does not affect the website itself — you can always visit it again by typing the address in your browser.
- You can also delete bookmarks from your bookmark bar by right-clicking directly on the bookmark button and selecting Remove.
Delete a bookmark in Safari
Open Safari and click the Bookmarks menu at the top of the screen. Find the bookmark you want to delete in the dropdown menu. Right-click (or Control+click) on the bookmark name, and a small menu will appear. Select Delete from that menu.
If your bookmark is in a folder, hover over the folder name first to see its contents, then right-click the specific bookmark inside. You can also open the Bookmarks sidebar by pressing Cmd+Option+B, which shows all your bookmarks in a list on the left side of the window. Right-click any bookmark in that sidebar and select Delete.
If the bookmark is on your bookmark bar (the row of buttons below the address bar), you can right-click it directly and select Remove. The bookmark disappears when ready, and Safari does not ask you to confirm the deletion.
Delete a bookmark in Chrome
Open Chrome and press Cmd+Option+B to open the Bookmark Manager. This window shows all your bookmarks organized by folder. Find the bookmark you want to remove, right-click it, and select Delete from the menu that appears.
You can also delete a bookmark without opening the Bookmark Manager. If the bookmark is on your bookmark bar, right-click it directly and select Delete. If it is in the Bookmarks menu (accessed from the Chrome menu in the top-left corner), right-click the bookmark name and choose Delete.
Chrome removes the bookmark right away. If you delete something by mistake, you can undo it when ready by pressing Cmd+Z, but this only works if you act quickly after the deletion.
Delete a bookmark in Firefox
Open Firefox and click the Bookmarks menu at the top of the screen (or press Cmd+Option+B to open the Bookmarks sidebar). Find the bookmark you want to delete. Right-click on it and select Remove from the menu.
If your bookmark is on the bookmark toolbar, you can right-click it directly and choose Remove. Firefox also lets you delete bookmarks from the Library window — press Cmd+Shift+B to open it, find the bookmark, right-click it, and select Remove.
Like other browsers, Firefox deletes the bookmark when ready without asking for confirmation. You can undo the deletion by pressing Cmd+Z right after you delete it.
Delete a bookmark in Edge
Open Microsoft Edge and click the star icon in the top-right corner of the window to open the Favorites panel. Find the bookmark you want to delete. Right-click it and select Delete from the menu.
You can also access your bookmarks through the Favorites menu at the top of the screen. Right-click any bookmark in that menu and choose Delete. If the bookmark is on your favorites bar (the row below the address bar), right-click it directly and select Delete.
Edge removes the bookmark when ready. To undo a deletion, press Cmd+Z within a few seconds of deleting the bookmark.
Organize bookmarks instead of deleting them
Before you delete a bookmark, consider whether moving it to a folder might be better. If you have bookmarks you use only occasionally, creating a folder called "Reference" or "To Read Later" keeps them out of your main view without losing them entirely.
Most browsers let you create new folders and drag bookmarks into them. In Safari, go to Bookmarks > Edit Bookmarks, then right-click in the sidebar and select New Folder. In Chrome, open the Bookmark Manager and click the three dots next to any bookmark to move it to a different folder. Firefox and Edge have similar options in their bookmark management windows.
This approach works well if you are not sure whether you will need a bookmark again. You can always delete the entire folder later if you find you never use it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will deleting a bookmark affect the website?
No. Deleting a bookmark only removes the shortcut from your browser. The website itself is not changed in any way. You can always visit the website again by typing its address into your browser or searching for it.
Can I recover a bookmark after I delete it?
If you delete a bookmark by mistake, press Cmd+Z when ready to undo the deletion. This works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. If you wait too long or close the browser, the bookmark is gone and cannot be recovered.
How do I delete multiple bookmarks at once?
Open your browser's Bookmark Manager or Bookmarks window. Click the first bookmark you want to delete, then hold Cmd and click each additional bookmark. Right-click one of the selected bookmarks and choose Delete. All selected bookmarks will be removed at once.
What is the difference between deleting a bookmark and clearing my browsing history?
Deleting a bookmark removes only that specific shortcut. Clearing your browsing history removes the record of websites you have visited, but does not affect your bookmarks. These are separate actions that do different things.
Can I delete bookmarks from my phone the same way?
The process is similar but slightly different on iPhone or iPad. In Safari, tap the Bookmarks icon, find the bookmark, swipe left on it, and tap Delete. In Chrome for iOS, tap the three dots next to a bookmark and select Delete. The basic idea is the same, but the steps are adapted for a touchscreen.