How does DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser load favicons?

DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser discovers favicons via link tags in the document head and default requests to /favicon.ico. This page lists supported formats and preferred sizes.

Does DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser support SVG favicons?

Support varies by version and platform. Always provide PNG and ICO fallbacks even when shipping SVG.

Why is my favicon not updating in DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser?

Browsers cache favicons aggressively. Hard-refresh, clear cache, or rename the file when testing changes in DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser.

Favicon for DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser

DuckDuckGo mobile browsers wrap WebKit on iOS and Chromium on Android, inheriting each platform's favicon rules.

Engine

blink

Preferred size

32×32

Formats

ICO, PNG

Supported formats

ICO favicon support
PNG favicon support
Preferred tab size: 32×32
Blink rendering engine

Browser-specific quirks

iOS version follows Apple touch icon requirements for home screen.
Android version uses manifest icons for shortcuts.
App tracking protection does not alter same-origin icon requests.
Email protection features display favicons from sender domains separately.
Desktop browser extension uses tab favicons from underlying Chrome or Firefox.

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Frequently asked questions

1How does DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser load favicons?: DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser discovers favicons via link tags in the document head and default requests to /favicon.ico. This page lists supported formats and preferred sizes.
2Does DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser support SVG favicons?: Support varies by version and platform. Always provide PNG and ICO fallbacks even when shipping SVG.
3Why is my favicon not updating in DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser?: Browsers cache favicons aggressively. Hard-refresh, clear cache, or rename the file when testing changes in DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser.