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I've noticed it several months ago by going through my server logs - hadn't included 'favicon.ico' in the HTML and yet, the browser - Chrom(e|ium) - tried downl

by rjcz 11y ago

I've noticed it several months ago by going through my server logs - hadn't included 'favicon.ico' in the HTML and yet, the browser - Chrom(e|ium) - tried downloading it every time. Thanks for reminding me to report it ;^)

psychometry 11y ago
Most browsers have been doing that since favicons have existed. Older versions of IE used to check for /favicon.ico no matter what, even if you specify a different URL with a <link> tag. You really have no choice but to make the file available at the URL even today.
iDemonix 11y ago
That's not a bug, it's a feature. Pretty much every modern browser will look in the default spot for a favicon if you don't specify it.