Description
Browser syncing as it should be: secure, anonymous and free! Sync bookmarks across your browsers and devices, no sign up required.
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Ranking Summary
Overall Rank
Extension Rank
"Browser" Keyword
"Browser Settings" Keyword
"Bookmarks" Keyword
"Bookmark" Keyword
"Sync" Keyword
"Service" Keyword
"Sign" Keyword
"Source" Keyword
"Mobile" Keyword
"Encrypt" Keyword
"Chrome Browser" Keyword
"Chrome" Keyword
"Complete" Keyword
Review Summary
xBrowserSync is valued for its open source nature, self-hosting capability, and ability to synchronize bookmarks securely across multiple browsers and devices. However, many users experience significant issues such as data loss, sync errors, and lack of recent updates leading to instability. The sync mechanism replaces all bookmarks instead of merging, necessitating caution and backups. While it works well on desktops and various browsers, mobile support is limited. Overall, it’s useful but requires careful use and backups due to reported risks and the developer's apparent inactivity.
Pros
- Open source and allows self-hosting of synchronization server for privacy.
- Effectively synchronizes bookmarks across multiple browsers and devices.
- Supports various browsers like Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Vivaldi, enabling cross-browser bookmark syncing.
- Encryption feature ensures secure bookmark synchronization.
- Integration with bookmark bars works well and maintains organization across browsers.
Cons
- Extension development appears to be stopped or outdated, causing stability and compatibility issues.
- Users report data loss including bookmarks and folders, sometimes without immediate awareness.
- Synchronization errors occur frequently, including conflicts when bookmarking multiple pages from the same site.
- Does not work properly on some browsers, especially mobile browsers like Kiwi and newer Android devices.
- Sync process replaces bookmarks entirely rather than merging, which can lead to unintended overwrites if not carefully managed.
Permissions
This extension can:
- activeTab
- alarms
- bookmarks
- notifications
- storage
- tabs
- unlimitedStorage
Additional Information
1.5.2
April 9, 2020
1.87 MB
en
Developer Information
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