# Random Bookmark

> Load up a random bookmark! Features: Create groups of bookmark folders to randomize from, randomize a folder with right click, tab options, and more! Shortcut: Alt+Shift+R

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/random-bookmark-addon](https://chrome-stats.com/d/random-bookmark-addon)

## Overview

- **ID:** `random-bookmark-addon`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Steven Aleong
- **Category:** bookmarks
- **Daily users:** 704
- **Weekly downloads:** 11
- **Rating:** 4.48 / 5 (31 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-04
- **First published:** 2017-11-17
- **Size:** 72 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/random-bookmark-addon/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/StevenAleong/FirefoxRandomBookmark](https://github.com/StevenAleong/FirefoxRandomBookmark)

## Description

Random Bookmark is a Chrome extension designed to spice up your browsing experience by allowing you to load a random bookmark effortlessly. Key features include creating groups of bookmark folders to randomize from, the ability to randomize a folder via right-click, customizable tab options, and a handy keyboard shortcut (Alt+Shift+R) for quick access.

Please note, this extension does not work with Firefox for Android due to current restrictions on bookmark access by add-ons on that platform. Enjoy a fun and efficient way to explore your bookmarks on Chrome with Random Bookmark!

## Rankings

- #4,086 — Overall
- #131 — Bookmarks
- #19 — bookmark
- #43 — bookmarks
- #71 — book
- #121 — folder

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `bookmarks`
- `tabs`
- `menus`
- `unlimitedStorage`
- `notifications`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users praise Random Bookmark for being easy to use and reliable, with the ability to sample random bookmarks from specific folders. Many value its practical options and updates that restore features. However, recurring complaints include lack of Android/mobile support, UI changes after updates that confuse users, performance slowdowns with large bookmark lists due to instant syncing, inconsistent left-click vs folder restrictions, and occasional stability issues like Windows Explorer crashes.

### Pros

- Easy to use and manage; generally works as intended.
- Allows sampling from specific folders for targeted random picks.
- Reliable in delivering random bookmarks when needed.
- Receives updates and bug fixes that restore features and improve stability.

### Cons

- Not supported on Android/mobile Firefox.
- UI/UX changes after updates can be confusing when features move or settings change.
- Performance issues with very large bookmark sets due to instant syncing; users may want an option to disable auto-sync.
- Left-click can ignore folder restrictions and select from all bookmarks in some cases.
- Occasional instability such as Windows Explorer crashes when the add-on is enabled.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/random-bookmark-addon)