Linkwarden
The official extension for saving pages to your Linkwarden collections.
Why it's a strong pick
This is the official Linkwarden extension, so it matches the app it talks to. The code is public in the Linkwarden repo, which is licensed AGPL-3.0. The extension uses Manifest V3, Chrome's current extension format. The repo was updated in September 2026. It is only a client: you need a Linkwarden server or account to use it.
What it does
The extension saves the page you are on into your Linkwarden collections and helps you organise it. You can also upload a screenshot of the current page. It connects to your own Linkwarden address, which can be a server you run or a hosted account.
Key features
- One-click save. Add and organise a link from the toolbar.
- Screenshots. Upload a screenshot of the current page.
- Save all tabs. Send every tab in the window at once.
- Two ways to sign in. Use an API key, or a username and password.
- Address-bar keyword. Type lk in the address bar.
- Keyboard shortcut. Ctrl+Shift+F, or Command+Shift+Y on Mac.
Who it's for
Linkwarden is for people who already use Linkwarden, either self-hosted or hosted, and want to save links without opening the app. It is free to install. If you do not have a Linkwarden server or account, it does nothing for you yet.
What permissions does Linkwarden ask for?
Its manifest asks for storage, scripting, activeTab, tabs, bookmarks and contextMenus, plus access to all sites. It needs Chrome 121 or newer. The manifest also lets the extension connect to any http or https host, because you type in your own server address. Read the install prompt before you add it.
Do I need a Linkwarden server?
Yes. The extension is only a client and does nothing without a Linkwarden server or account to log in to. You can run your own server or use a hosted account. We did not check hosted plan prices. Set up the server first, then add the extension.
What about privacy?
We could not read the developer's privacy policy when we checked; read it before installing. The extension sends your saved links to the server address you enter, so the privacy of your bookmarks depends on that server and who runs it.
What is the licence?
The current code is in the Linkwarden repo, which is licensed AGPL-3.0. The extension folder has no licence file of its own. An earlier standalone extension repo used the MIT licence. This is not legal advice, so check the repo if the licence matters to you.
FAQ
Is the extension free? Yes, the extension is free. We did not check the cost of hosted Linkwarden.
Can I log in with an API key? Yes. You can use an API key or a username and password.
Does it work without a server? No. It needs a Linkwarden server or account.
Good to know
If you self-host, you run and update the server yourself, and the extension only works while that server is reachable. Try the lk address-bar keyword and the keyboard shortcut early. They save the most clicks. If you want bookmarks synced as normal browser bookmarks, Floccus can use Linkwarden as a backend.
Other bookmark managers to compare
Linkwarden is one of 6 picks in our bookmark managers guide:
- Floccus: sync your browser bookmarks through your own storage.
- Karakeep: save links to your Karakeep app.
- linkding Extension: Saves the current tab to your own linkding server and searches your bookmarks from the address bar. Open source.
- Wallabagger: save pages to your wallabag server.
- ArchiveBox: send pages to your own ArchiveBox server to keep.
Compare: Linkwarden vs Karakeep
See alternatives: Pocket alternatives
This is a third-party extension, not built or maintained by Xplorekit. We link to the official Chrome Web Store listing — install and permissions are entirely between you and the extension's own publisher.