This site will have limited functionality while we undergo maintenance to improve your experience. If an article doesn't solve your issue and you want to ask a question, we have our support community waiting to help you at @FirefoxSupport on Twitter and/r/firefox on Reddit.

Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

Hierdie gesprek is in die argief. Vra asseblief 'n nuwe vraag as jy hulp nodig het.

How do I browse bookmarks if they are hidden in the home panel settings

tim_mw
tim_mw
more options

I've asked this question before and got no answer and as a result I've simply been managing without bookmarks for quite some time.

I have the bookmarks, history and top sites panels turned off for privacy reasons, I don't like my browsing habits to be displayed every time I open a new tab, especially if I'm working on-site with a client. However, since there is no other way to browse the bookmarks and history, turning off these panels to all intents and purposes disables these features. How do I get to them without re-enabling the panels and leaking my personal data? I know that bookmarks show up in search suggestions, but this isn't the same as being able to browse them.

I've asked this question before and got no answer and as a result I've simply been managing without bookmarks for quite some time. I have the bookmarks, history and top sites panels turned off for privacy reasons, I don't like my browsing habits to be displayed every time I open a new tab, especially if I'm working on-site with a client. However, since there is no other way to browse the bookmarks and history, turning off these panels to all intents and purposes disables these features. How do I get to them without re-enabling the panels and leaking my personal data? I know that bookmarks show up in search suggestions, but this isn't the same as being able to browse them.

All Replies (3)

Kevin
Kevin
  • Moderator
more options

The only way to browse through your bookmarks is the bookmark panel. As you mentioned you can find bookmarks by searching for the names or addresses.

tim_mw
tim_mw Vraag-eienaar
more options

If that is the case then why is there an option to switch it off thus making the feature inaccessible? The search suggestions just aren't good enough. If there is no intention to provide an alternative way to properly access bookmarks, then the ability to switch off the bookmarks panel should be removed, since as it stands the option makes no sense.

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
  • Top 10 Contributor
more options

tim_mw said

The search suggestions just aren't good enough.

I think all or nearly all of my bookmarks show up if I type ht in the address bar (as in http or https, which should match all of your website bookmarks). Does that work for you?

Note: I don't use search suggestions, so I didn't have that additional distraction.