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Title:
Improve Bookmark Syncing to Allow Seamless Organisation Across Desktop and Mobile
Description:
Currently, Firefox Sync mirrors the folder structure of bookmarks from the desktop to the mobile app, which can lead to a messy and inconsistent experience. For example:
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Bookmarks saved to the Bookmarks Toolbar on desktop appear nested under Desktop Bookmarks > Bookmarks Toolbar on mobile.
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There is no straightforward way to ensure bookmarks added on either device appear in a consistent, user-friendly location without manual reorganization.
This creates unnecessary friction for users who want a clean and unified bookmark experience across devices.
Proposed Solution:
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Separate Sync Behaviour for Bookmarks Toolbar:
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Allow users to choose whether the Bookmarks Toolbar folder syncs to mobile as a top-level folder or remains nested.
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Add an option in Sync settings to "Flatten Bookmarks Toolbar for Mobile" or similar.
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Default Sync Location for New Bookmarks:
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Introduce a setting to specify a default sync location for new bookmarks (e.g., a dedicated "Mobile Bookmarks" folder or the top-level Bookmarks folder).
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This setting should be configurable on both desktop and mobile.
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Improved Mobile Bookmark Management:
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Enhance the mobile app’s bookmark management interface to allow easier moving, merging, and organising of bookmarks (e.g., multi-select, drag-and-drop, or bulk actions).
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Auto-Flatten Nested Folders on Mobile:
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Add an option to automatically "flatten" nested folders (like Desktop Bookmarks) when syncing to mobile, so bookmarks appear at the top level by default.
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User Benefits:
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Consistency: Bookmarks added on desktop or mobile will appear in a predictable, user-friendly location.
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Ease of Use: No need for manual reorganization after syncing.
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Flexibility: Users can choose how bookmarks are organized across devices to suit their preferences.
Example Use Case:
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A user saves bookmarks to the Bookmarks Toolbar on their desktop for easy access with the auto-hide feature. They want these bookmarks to appear at the top level in the mobile app, not nested under Desktop Bookmarks > Bookmarks Toolbar.
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With the proposed changes, the user can configure Firefox to sync the Bookmarks Toolbar contents to the top level on mobile, ensuring a seamless experience.
Additional Notes:
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This feature request aligns with Firefox’s goal of providing a seamless, user-friendly experience across devices.
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Many users have expressed frustration with the current syncing behavior, as seen in community forums and support threads.