Change location bar suggestions so it shows bookmarks first instead of most opened

Hello,
I would love to change the locations bar settings so it shows matched bookmarks first instead of history based hits. For example I want to quick access the web site "xxxx". I start typing in "xx" and the first suggestion is for the main site - that is why I bookmark "xxxx.com/forum". With the bookmark next time I start typing "xx" it always shows the "xxxx.com/forum" first, no matter that I've accessed the main sait "xxxx.com" more. The show only bookmarks option that is in Options -> Privacy doesn't suit me since I want to view history as well.
Note: An add-on for that is a perfectly valid option as well
Thanks in advance!

See also https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Location+bar+autocomplete#w_changing-results-on-the-fly
You can add a space and a * to search bookmarks.

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