Jun 7, 2025

How to enable bookmarklets on Android Chrome Application?

(i think the title says the issue itself, but in any case...)How can I enable bookmarklets on Android Chrome?

I am a Website maker (for hobby) and it's not everytime I have a computer with me do debug a website im making, the option is enabled on computer, why not on mobile?

I have to use Firefox Nightly for Devs to use a bookmarklet or something, and I don't have my data and accounts syncronized in Firefox, wich is a headache to log in back in my accounts with 2 steps verifications (some with 4 and a death threat, ironically, but still a headache), so please, make a way to use bookmarklets on Chrome for Android

Thanks :)

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Device Protection / Forgot PIN, Pattern, Passcode / Syncing

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Fred SR.

Diamond Product Expert

I am a volunteer not a Google employee.

Jun 9, 2025

TinyVirtual

Chrome on Android does not support a persistent bookmark bar like the desktop version. As a result, you cannot simply drag and drop bookmarklets onto a visible bar as you would in a desktop browser. However, you can still use bookmarklets in Chrome for Android by utilizing the address bar as a workaround.

### Using Bookmarklets on Chrome for Android

**Add the Bookmarklet as a Regular Bookmark:**

1. Open the Chrome app on your Android device.

2. Navigate to the website where the bookmarklet is available.

3. Tap the three-dot menu icon.

4. Tap the star icon to bookmark the page.

5. Open the starred bookmark to edit it.

6. Change the bookmark’s name to something descriptive, such as "Add to Start.me."

7. Delete the current URL in the address field.

8. Paste the bookmarklet's JavaScript code into the URL field.

9. Save your changes by tapping the back button.

**Execute the Bookmarklet:**

1. Open the website where you wish to use the bookmarklet.

2. Tap the address bar.

3. Type the name of your bookmarklet (e.g., "Add to Start.me").

4. Chrome will suggest the bookmarklet in the search results.

5. Tap the bookmarklet suggestion to run the JavaScript code.

This method utilizes the address bar to maintain context with the current page, allowing the bookmarklet's JavaScript code to execute correctly. Bookmarklets cannot be launched from the standard bookmarks menu, as that does not retain the page context.

### Important Notes:

- Content Security Policies on some websites may prevent bookmarklets from functioning properly.

- The instructions above provide a general guideline for using bookmarklets; specific steps may vary depending on the bookmarklet.

Fred