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A bookmark manager is any software program or feature designed to store, organize, and display web bookmarks. The bookmarks feature included in each major web browser is a rudimentary bookmark manager. More capable bookmark managers are available online as web apps, mobile apps, or browser extensions. These often include features such as cloud synchronization, tagging, full-text search, or collaboration (e.g. Raindrop.io, Pinboard, Linkinize). Social bookmarking websites are bookmark managers. Start page browser extensions, new tab page browser extensions, and some browser start pages, also have bookmark presentation and organization features, which are typically tile-based. Some more general programs, such as certain note taking apps, have bookmark management functionality built-in.
Bookmark managers can be broadly divided into several types, depending on how they are implemented and used:
All major web browsers include a basic bookmark manager. These typically allow users to:
While convenient, these built-in tools are often limited in terms of advanced organization, search, or collaboration.
Extensions for browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Edge often provide enhanced bookmarking features. Common functions include:
Examples include start page extensions or new tab page replacements.
Independent bookmark managers are available as cross-platform apps or web services. These often provide more advanced capabilities, such as:
Social bookmarking websites emphasize public or community sharing of links. They often feature:
Notable examples include historic platforms like Delicious, and modern services such as Pinboard or Raindrop.io.
Over the years, a number of dedicated bookmark management tools [1] have been developed as alternatives to the built-in functionality of web browsers. These typically provide advanced features such as full-text search, tag-based organization, workspace separation, or team collaboration. Examples include: