Many users rely on incognito mode for privacy-sensitive browsing, but Chrome lacks a dedicated way to bookmark pages privately. This forces users to remember URLs, type them manually, or use workarounds like separate profiles—creating unnecessary friction for those who regularly revisit private resources without leaving traces in their main browsing history.

How It Could Work

One approach could be to create a bookmarking system that exists only within Chrome’s incognito mode. Key features might include:

• Isolated storage: Bookmarks saved in incognito would be invisible in normal browsing sessions.
• Automatic visibility: Bookmarks would appear only when incognito is active and disappear when closed.
• Optional sync: Users could choose to sync bookmarks across devices with end-to-end encryption.
• Quick access: A toolbar icon or sidebar could provide one-click access to saved bookmarks.

This could be built as a Chrome extension or, ideally, integrated natively into Chrome.

Why It Matters

Privacy-conscious users—such as journalists, researchers, or anyone handling sensitive topics—would benefit from a seamless way to save private bookmarks. Even casual users might prefer this for temporary needs, like gift shopping, without cluttering their main bookmarks. For Chrome, adding this feature could improve incognito mode’s usefulness and retain privacy-focused users.

Getting Started

A simple MVP could be a lightweight Chrome extension that:

1. Detects when incognito mode is active.
2. Offers a minimal interface to add/remove bookmarks visible only in incognito.
3. Stores bookmarks locally (without cloud sync initially).

Testing with early users could help refine features like sync or folders. If successful, the concept might even inspire Chrome to adopt it natively.