Cache Fix Workflow
How to Clear Favicon Cache
If your new favicon is live but browsers still show the old one, this guide fixes it quickly with deterministic cache-busting steps.
Old cache state to fresh icon state.
Reliable Cache-Busting Steps
Step 1
Add version suffixes:
/favicon-32x32.png?v=3.Step 2
Hard refresh and clear site data in browser devtools.
Step 3
Re-test in private window and on mobile device.
Step 4
Run Favicon Checker for final validation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Chrome caches favicons aggressively. URL versioning is the most reliable fix.
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Yes, keep both for compatibility across legacy and modern contexts.
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Yes. Apple touch icon files can also be cached and require version updates.
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Use the Favicon Checker and test in a fresh browser profile.
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