xBrowserSync

Browser syncing as it should be: secure, anonymous and free! Sync bookmarks across your browsers and devices, no sign up required.
What is xBrowserSync?
xBrowserSync is a Chrome extension that provides browser bookmark syncing across multiple devices. Absolutely free, it respects your privacy as no signup is required and no personal data is collected. It secures your synced data against theft or interception with military-grade client-side encryption, meaning only you can decrypt your data. In addition to facilitating bookmark syncing, xBrowserSync enriches your bookmarks by adding metadata such as descriptions and tags, and allows backup and restore functionality.

Extension stats

Users: 30,000+
Rating: 3.87 (138)
Version: 1.5.2 (Last updated: 2020-04-09)
Creation date: 2020-04-09
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • alarms
  • bookmarks
  • notifications
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 1.96M

Other platforms

xBrowserSync (v1.5.2)
4.08 (90) 4,118+
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

xBrowserSync is a completely free and open source tool for syncing your bookmarks and browser data between your desktop browsers. xBrowserSync respects your privacy and gives you complete anonymity — no sign up is required and no personal data is ever collected. It is also completely secure; your data is encrypted client-side with military grade encryption, Even if someone intercepted your data, only you can decrypt it.

xBrowserSync enriches your bookmarks with the addition of descriptions and tags. An intuitive search interface lets you find bookmarks quickly and easily, or simply browse your bookmarks hierarchy by folders. And don’t ever worry about losing your data thanks to the included back up and restore functionality.

The web extension fully supports your native desktop browser bookmarking features; xBrowserSync will preserve your existing bookmarks hierarchy and any changes you make using the native bookmarking functionality are synced by xBrowserSync automatically. xBrowserSync will even add metadata to new bookmarks automatically!

With the xBrowserSync mobile app you can use xBrowserSync on the go with your Android device. Once you have created a new sync on your desktop browser using the web extension, simply scan your sync ID code into the app and enter your password to connect to your synced data. Add new bookmarks easily by sharing from your favourite apps (browsers, YouTube, Spotify and any other app that shares URLs), xBrowserSync will even populate the bookmark properties for you.

For ultimate privacy, configure your very own xBrowserSync cloud service on your Linux or Windows server to sync to. The code for the xBrowserSync cloud service is open source and is easy to set up for any relatively tech savvy individual.

Welcome to browser syncing as it should be: secure, anonymous and free!

Key features:

★ Sync bookmarks between desktop browsers (syncing of additional browser data will be added in future versions), and access bookmarks on the move using the xBrowserSync Android app.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very useful for syncing bookmarks across browsers
  • Quick synchronization and ease of use
  • Best synchronization tool according to some users
  • Works well for syncing between Chrome and Edge
Cons
  • Extension no longer works or is being phased out
  • Issues with bookmarks being deleted or not syncing correctly
  • Not compatible with some browsers (e.g., mobile Kiwi browser, newer Android phones)
  • Hasn't been updated since 2020, leading to reliability concerns
Most mentioned
  • Not working or syncing issues
  • Bookmark deletion or loss
  • Compatibility problems with specific browsers
  • Lack of updates and support
Recent reviews
It not longer works. I lost all my bookmarks. Nice...
by Gustavo G, 2024-11-04

Sad to see Chrome said it will no longer work soon, this is the only bookmark sync that work, the alternatives chrome suggest are not even related to bookmarks.
by Ben Wong, 2024-10-03

用于同步Edge和Chrome的书签,很实用。另外,docker搭建API较为繁琐,推荐使用Cloudflare Functions部署,三分钟搭起自己的同步服务,记得绑一个自己的域名。
by Moe Wang, 2024-08-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

xBrowserSync requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

xBrowserSync has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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