A new tab bookmark manager for Edge

What is a new tab bookmark manager?

It puts your saved bookmarks on the page you see every time you open a tab, instead of leaving them in the favorites menu. Pikamark does this in Edge: your favorites folders become draggable columns (a board) or a gallery of tiles, with notes, favorites and color labels beside them.

Why does Edge turn it off after install, and how do I turn it back on?

Edge automatically disables any extension that overrides the new-tab page, once, right after install. It is a safety check, not a problem with Pikamark. To turn it back on:

Open edge://extensions in a new tab.
Find Pikamark in the list.
Switch it on.

If your new tab still is not Pikamark, go to Settings → Start, home, and new tabs and set it to open Pikamark. The step-by-step guide on the support page has the details.

How do I set one up in Edge?

Install Pikamark from Microsoft Edge Add-ons with the button at the end of this page, then switch it back on as above. Your existing favorites appear at once, because there is nothing to import. Press F on any new tab to open the command palette and jump to a bookmark by name.

How does it compare with Edge’s built-in favorites manager?

Pikamark does not replace the built-in manager. It is a different way to look at the same favorites:

	Pikamark	Edge’s built-in manager
Where you see it	On every new tab	On its own page, or in the favorites bar
Layout	Board of columns or tile gallery	A list of folders
Notes, favorites, color labels	Yes, beside your folders	No
Jump to a bookmark	Command palette (press F)	Search box inside the manager
Account	None	Microsoft sign-in, only to sync favorites

Is it free, and does it need an account?

The core is free for good, with no account, no item caps and no ads: board and gallery, notes, search, favorites, color labels, and light and dark themes with five accents. Pro is optional and adds tags, comments and reminders, workspaces, pinned links, backgrounds and automatic backups: $2.99 a month, $19.99 a year or $49.99 once, with a 14-day trial and no card. The full comparison is on the Pricing page.

Does it send my bookmarks anywhere?

No. Your bookmarks, notes and tags never leave your device, and the extension has no analytics or tracking. The only network call is the Pro license check, made if you activate a license. The Privacy policy explains each permission.

Common questions

Why does Edge disable it right after I install it?

Edge automatically disables any extension that overrides the new-tab page, as a one-time safety check. Just turn Pikamark back on from edge://extensions

Can I keep Edge's normal new tab?

Yes. Decline the prompt to replace the new tab, or revert it afterwards, then click the toolbar icon and choose Open Pikamark. Bookmark the page it opens, or set it as your home page, and open it whenever you want the board

Does it work with my Edge favorites and sync?

Yes. Pikamark works on Edge's own favorites, so they keep syncing through your browser account. Its extras (notes, tags, colors and layout) are stored locally on each device, so use Backup & restore to move them to another computer

Can Pikamark save automatic backups to a folder in Edge?

Yes, with Pro. A backup folder on disk is available in Edge and Chrome, and each daily snapshot is also written there as a file. Without Pro, Export saves the same data to a file on demand

Does it work in Edge on Android or iPhone?

No. Pikamark is a desktop extension, and there is no mobile version

What happens to my favorites if I uninstall it?

Every favorite stays exactly where it is, because Pikamark works on Edge's own favorites. Only the extras go (notes, tags, colors and layout), so export them first from Backup & restore if you want to keep them