Application Cache File
General Information
| Title | APPCACHE File Extension |
| Extension | .appcache |
| Full Form | Application Cache File |
| File Type | Cache Manifest File |
| Developer | WHATWG |
| MIME Type | text/cache-manifest |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store offline files |
| Additional Functions | Speed up load times, Reduce server load |
| Features | Offline browsing, versioned cache |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Web Development | Yes |
| Progressive Web Apps | Yes |
| Offline App Access | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Obsolete |
| Best Practices | Use service workers |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2007 |
| Deprecated | HTML5 (2014) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .html, .js, .css |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Google Chrome |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS |
 Mozilla Firefox |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS |
 Apple Safari |
Free | Mac, iOS |
 Microsoft Edge |
Free | Windows, Mac, Android, iOS |