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.

Add-on stats

Daily users: 1,066
Version: 0.6 (Last updated: 2020-07-26)
Version code: 5070144
Creation date: 2020-07-25
Weekly download count: 46
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
Size: 23.17K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effectively resolves the issue of bookmarks displaying empty globe icons
  • Simple to use and performs as advertised
  • Works well for most sites and fixes longstanding favicon issues
  • Highly appreciated by users for its functionality
Cons
  • Some users report that certain sites still do not update their favicons
  • The add-on's icon in the URL bar is considered cluttered and cannot be hidden
  • A few users have experienced that it does not work consistently
Most mentioned
  • Fixes missing favicons for bookmarks
  • User-friendly and effective
  • Some sites still have issues with their favicons not updating
User reviews
by benb, 2025-02-08

by Fran, 2025-01-01

by cainb, 2024-10-17
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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 impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

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