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Tags & Organization ​

Tags are the primary way to organize your research in Web Highlights. You can add tags to any highlight or bookmark, then filter and search by tag to find exactly what you need.

Adding Tags ​

You can add tags to both individual highlights and to bookmarks (saved pages):

  1. On a highlight — Click a highlight to open the popup, then type a tag name in the tag input and press Enter
  2. On a bookmark — Open the bookmark details in the sidebar or web app and use the tag input below the title

As you type, Web Highlights suggests existing tags from your library so you can stay consistent. You can also create new tags on the fly — just type a name and press Enter.

Filtering by Tags ​

In the Sidebar ​

The sidebar includes a Tags view that lists all your tags with counts. Click any tag to see every highlight and bookmark associated with it.

In the Web App ​

The web app supports tag-based filtering in the filter bar. You can combine tag filters with other filters like date range, domain, or highlight color.

You can search for tagged content using the tag: prefix in the search bar:

tag:research
tag:machine-learning

This returns all highlights and bookmarks that carry the specified tag.

Organizing Bookmarks with Tags ​

If you've imported bookmarks from Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or any other browser (see Export & Import Bookmarks), tags are the best way to bring order to a large collection. Unlike browser bookmark folders, tags are non-hierarchical and flexible — a single bookmark can carry multiple tags, making it easy to find pages through different lenses.

Example Workflow ​

  1. Import your browser bookmarks into Web Highlights
  2. Triage by opening each bookmark in the sidebar and adding relevant tags (work, recipes, research, etc.)
  3. Filter by clicking a tag in the web app to see every bookmark and highlight under that topic
  4. Refine over time — as you highlight and annotate pages, add more specific tags to build a structured research library

Tips for Organizing with Tags ​

  • Use consistent naming — Web Highlights's autocomplete helps, but decide on a convention early (e.g. lowercase, hyphenated)
  • Group by project or topic — Tags like thesis, work-project, or cooking-recipes keep different research streams separate
  • Combine with colors — Use highlight colors for quick visual categorization and tags for deeper organization
  • Use tags across highlights and bookmarks — Tags work the same way on individual highlights and on saved pages, giving you one unified organizational system
  • Export tagged research — When you export to Markdown, Notion, or Capacities, your tags are included

Plan Availability ​

Tags are available on all plans, including the free tier.

Common Questions ​

How do tags differ from browser bookmark folders?

Browser bookmark folders are hierarchical — a bookmark lives in one folder. Tags are flat and multi-assignable — a single page can carry tags like work, design, and q2-sprint simultaneously. This makes it easy to find content through multiple paths.

Can I rename or merge tags?

You can remove a tag from individual bookmarks and highlights, then add the corrected tag. Bulk tag management (rename/merge) is available through the web app tags view.

Are tags included when I export?

Yes. Tags are preserved in Markdown, Notion, and Capacities exports.

Can I filter by multiple tags at once?

Yes. In the web app's filter bar, you can add multiple tag filters and choose between AND (items must have all selected tags) and OR (items must have at least one). This is an Ultimate feature.

Is there a limit to how many tags I can create?

No. You can create as many tags as you need on any plan.