I spent years trapped in the Chrome ecosystem, not because I loved the browser, but because switching meant abandoning hundreds of carefully organized bookmarks. Every time I tried Firefox or Edge, I faced the same nightmare of exporting and importing bookmarks, watching my folder structure break, and dealing with duplicates. The thought of manually rebuilding my bookmark library kept me stuck.

Then I discovered Floccus, a free, open-source tool that changed everything. This browser extension syncs bookmarks across Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and more without locking you into any single browser. You choose where your data lives, enable encryption if you want, and switch browsers whenever you feel like it. For the first time in years, I can pick browsers based on features rather than being held hostage by my bookmarks. The setup only took a few minutes, much faster and easier than other solutions I’ve tried before.

Setting up Floccus across my devices

Getting started with Google Drive sync

I decided to use Floccus with the browsers and devices I actually use daily. My setup includes a desktop PC running Chrome for work projects, a laptop with both Chrome and Edge for article writing and research, and an Android smartphone for quick bookmark access on the go. I wanted the simplest path to see if this tool actually worked, so I chose Google Drive as my cloud storage.

The setup process was straightforward. I first downloaded the Android app from the Google Play Store. If it’s not available, you can also sideload Floccus by downloading it from its official website. After installation, the configuration wizard walked me through each step. First, I selected my cloud storage option, gave the profile a label, and authorized Floccus to access my account. I then created a passphrase to enable end-to-end encryption and set the synchronization interval to five minutes.

After setting up the app on my phone, I installed Floccus on Chrome and Edge on both of my computers. The configurations that followed were exactly the same as on the smartphone app.

Overall, the process was pretty quick and straightforward. The only time-consuming part was that I had to repeat the configurations on all three devices.

Floccus solves my browser bookmark problems

Same bookmarks, different browsers and devices

Once everything was properly set up, my browsers immediately started syncing. What’s great is that my structured folders stayed intact everywhere. My folders for projects, tech articles, resources, and references all appeared in the exact same organization across Chrome and Edge.

Despite setting a five-minute auto-sync interval, I can also instantly sync my bookmarks by clicking on the Floccus extension and hitting the manual sync button.

Also, while you can use Chrome extensions on Android browsers, Floccus also integrates seamlessly with Chrome mobile, allowing me to open bookmarks directly from the app.

Privacy was another aspect I wanted to explore. Even though I use Google Drive as my storage backend, Floccus lets me enable end-to-end encryption. When this option is turned on, my bookmark data is encrypted before it’s uploaded, so Google only stores the encrypted files and can’t directly see the URLs of the bookmarks I create or save.

There were a few things that genuinely impressed me during my daily use. I was really glad to see syncing work smoothly on Edge, since I’ve always wanted to take advantage of some Edge features that Chrome doesn’t offer. I also noticed that conflict handling worked surprisingly well. When I added the same bookmark on both my desktop and laptop using Chrome, Floccus managed it perfectly without creating duplicates. Lastly, the Android app provided a clean interface, fast search, and solid integration with Chrome Mobile. It was easy to use and readily available in the App Store.

What’s great about all this is that Floccus is completely free and open-source for Android and all web browsers. I’m surprised that I’ve only recently heard about this tool. It’s definitely one of the most underrated open-source projects that deserves more love and popularity.

There are some limitations

Safari and Firefox users face real barriers

My experience was largely positive, but Floccus does have limitations that affect certain users. Those who use Safari face the biggest problem, as Floccus does not work on it at all. Apple’s extension API limitations prevent the tool from functioning, so if you live deep in the Apple ecosystem and use Safari as your primary browser, Floccus may not be a feasible option. This affects both macOS and iOS users who prefer Safari’s tight integration with Apple devices. Also, due to development costs and other fees for maintaining Apple software, iOS users will need to pay a one-time fee of $1.99.

Firefox Android users encounter a different obstacle. Firefox for Android does not allow extensions to access bookmarks directly through native integration. This means you cannot use the Floccus extension inside Firefox mobile the way you can on a desktop. Instead, you must use the Floccus standalone app on Android to access your bookmarks.

However, workarounds do exist. Safari users can try switching to Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Firefox on their Mac or iPhone and access all their bookmarks through Floccus. Also, the Floccus Android app works standalone, giving Firefox mobile users full bookmark access even without browser integration.

Take control of your bookmarks today

Floccus completely changed how I manage my browsers and organize my workflow. I can now switch between Edge for battery efficiency, Chrome for specific work tools, or any other browser that suits the task without worrying about losing my bookmarks. Everything stays perfectly in sync, no matter which browser I use. This simple yet powerful extension freed me from years of Chrome dependency and gave me real flexibility. If you’ve ever felt locked into one browser just because of your bookmarks, try Floccus. It’s reliable, easy to set up, and brings true freedom to your browsing.

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Floccus is a powerful bookmark sync app that lets you securely manage, organize, and sync your bookmarks across multiple browsers and devices while keeping full control of your data using your own server or preferred cloud service.