Cache Favicons for Bookmarks

Allow Firefox to save "no-store" site icons and get rid of the globe icon for bookmarks. Can't fix sites that don't use favicon.ico site icons. Please read the description before installing.

Cache Favicons for Bookmarks - Firefox Add-on

"Cache Favicons for Bookmarks" is a Firefox add-on that overrides site instructions to cache favicons for bookmarks, ensuring users don't see default globe icons. By following simple steps, the extension enables users to save favicons that might otherwise be lost due to restrictive caching policies. Users can also toggle the caching feature for optimal performance and report any issues with unsupported sites.
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Add-on stats

Users: 991
-22
Rating: 4.39
(31)
Version: 0.6 (Last updated: 2020-07-26)
Creation date: 2020-07-25
Weekly download count: 40
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
Size: 23.17K
URLs: Website

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Starting in Firefox 72, if a site instructs Firefox not to cache its favicon, Firefox won't store it even for bookmarks. This extension lets you override the site's "no-store" instructions so Firefox will cache the icon the next time you reload the site.

Step 1: Open the bookmarked site.

The blue star should appear in the address bar. If the blue star does not appear, the site may have redirected your original request to a different address. I suggest bookmarking the new address.

Step 2: Click the icon in the Page Actions area.

By default, the icon appears next to the blue star. However, you can right-click > Remove From Address Bar and it will be available on the Page Actions (•••) menu.

Step 3: After the extension detects the favicon URLs, you can click the Reload Page button.

By default, Firefox appears to set a one-week expiration on icons. However, while the extension is running, it will continue to override the no-store header for the URLs that were listed in the drop-down panel.

If you discover sites where this does not work, you can contact me by email or on Github using the links on the left side of this page.

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Resolves issues with bookmarks missing their favicons
  • Simple to use and effective in fixing favicons
  • Extremely useful for users with many bookmarks
Cons
  • Does not work for some specific websites
  • The icon in the URL bar is annoying and cannot be hidden
  • Requires manual refreshing for some bookmarks to update icons
Most mentioned
  • Fixes missing bookmarks icons
  • Certain websites still show the globe favicon
  • Has a simple interface but occasionally needs manual actions
User reviews
by cainb, 2024-10-17
it's very good
by Ann Holmes, 2024-07-07
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Cache Favicons for Bookmarks requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Cache Favicons for Bookmarks has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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