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Asked 1 month ago by LunarWayfarer972

Why Does Adding Dynamic Keys to SVG Elements Fix the Icon Disappearance in Vue.js?

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I’m using Vue, Nuxt, and Ionic to render an SVG icon, but sometimes the icon randomly disappears after a page refresh or navigation. Here is the markdown string with the original implementation that sometimes fails:

So in my code, I use an icon in the following way:

VUE
<template>
  <IconTeamJournal class="w-4 h-4" />
</template>

<script setup lang="ts">
import IconTeamJournal from '~/components/icon/IconTeamJournal.vue';
</script>

The icon itself is defined as follows:

VUE
<template>
    <svg
        width="844"
        height="844"
        viewBox="0 0 844 844"
        fill="none"
        xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
    >
        <path
            d="M843.995 430.44H0.00476076C0.690863 465.408 5.63102 499.333 14.3292 531.72H829.671C838.369 499.333 843.309 465.408 843.995 430.44Z"
            fill="url(#paint0_linear_29_3)"
        />
        <path
            d="M824.755 548.6H19.2449C28.5687 578.28 41.0839 606.548 56.3886 633H787.612C802.916 606.548 815.431 578.28 824.755 548.6Z"
            fill="url(#paint1_linear_29_3)"
        />
        <path
            d="M777.31 649.88H66.6904C82.3345 674.213 100.411 696.834 120.576 717.4H723.424C743.589 696.834 761.666 674.213 777.31 649.88Z"
            fill="url(#paint2_linear_29_3)"
        />
        <path
            d="M705.897 734.28H138.103C163.265 757.16 191.203 777.042 221.353 793.36H622.647C652.797 777.042 680.735 757.16 705.897 734.28Z"
            fill="url(#paint3_linear_29_3)"
        />
        <path
            d="M587.697 810.24H256.303C307.175 831.971 363.182 844 422 844C480.818 844 536.826 831.971 587.697 810.24Z"
            fill="url(#paint4_linear_29_3)"
        />
        <path
            d="M843.995 413.56H0.00476074C0.90267 367.797 9.0866 323.82 23.4446 282.74H820.555C834.914 323.82 843.097 367.797 843.995 413.56Z"
            fill="url(#paint5_linear_29_3)"
        />
        <path
            d="M814.245 265.86C752.16 110.089 599.939 0 422 0C244.061 0 91.8397 110.089 29.7551 265.86H814.245Z"
            fill="url(#paint6_linear_29_3)"
        />
        <defs>
            <linearGradient
                id="paint0_linear_29_3"
                x1="422"
                y1="0"
                x2="422"
                y2="844"
                gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"
            >
                <stop stop-color="#C24CFC" />
                <stop
                    offset="1"
                    stop-color="#FFD500"
                />
            </linearGradient>
            <linearGradient
                id="paint1_linear_29_3"
                x1="422"
                y1="0"
                x2="422"
                y2="844"
                gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"
            >
                <stop stop-color="#C24CFC" />
                <stop
                    offset="1"
                    stop-color="#FFD500"
                />
            </linearGradient>
            <linearGradient
                id="paint2_linear_29_3"
                x1="422"
                y1="0"
                x2="422"
                y2="844"
                gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"
            >
                <stop stop-color="#C24CFC" />
                <stop
                    offset="1"
                    stop-color="#FFD500"
                />
            </linearGradient>
            <linearGradient
                id="paint3_linear_29_3"
                x1="422"
                y1="0"
                x2="422"
                y2="844"
                gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"
            >
                <stop stop-color="#C24CFC" />
                <stop
                    offset="1"
                    stop-color="#FFD500"
                />
            </linearGradient>
            <linearGradient
                id="paint4_linear_29_3"
                x1="422"
                y1="0"
                x2="422"
                y2="844"
                gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"
            >
                <stop stop-color="#C24CFC" />
                <stop
                    offset="1"
                    stop-color="#FFD500"
                />
            </linearGradient>
            <linearGradient
                id="paint5_linear_29_3"
                x1="422"
                y1="0"
                x2="422"
                y2="844"
                gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"
            >
                <stop stop-color="#C24CFC" />
                <stop
                    offset="1"
                    stop-color="#FFD500"
                />
            </linearGradient>
            <linearGradient
                id="paint6_linear_29_3"
                x1="422"
                y1="0"
                x2="422"
                y2="844"
                gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"
            >
                <stop stop-color="#C24CFC" />
                <stop
                    offset="1"
                    stop-color="#FFD500"
                />
            </linearGradient>
        </defs>
    </svg>
</template>

This is how it looks when the icon is shown:

This is what it looks like when the icon is not being shown:

The behavior appears random, but I discovered a fix by adding a dynamic key to both the <path> and <linearGradient> elements as shown below:

VUE
<template>
    <svg
        width="844"
        height="844"
        viewBox="0 0 844 844"
        fill="none"
        xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
    >
        <path
            :key="`path0-${key}`"
            d="M843.995 430.44H0.00476076C0.690863 465.408 5.63102 499.333 14.3292 531.72H829.671C838.369 499.333 843.309 465.408 843.995 430.44Z"
            :fill="`url(#paint0_linear_${key})`"
        />
        <path
            :key="`path1-${key}`"
            d="M824.755 548.6H19.2449C28.5687 578.28 41.0839 606.548 56.3886 633H787.612C802.916 606.548 815.431 578.28 824.755 548.6Z"
            :fill="`url(#paint1_linear_${key})`"
        />
        <path
            :key="`path2-${key}`"
            d="M777.31 649.88H66.6904C82.3345 674.213 100.411 696.834 120.576 717.4H723.424C743.589 696.834 761.666 674.213 777.31 649.88Z"
            :fill="`url(#paint2_linear_${key})`"
        />
        <path
            :key="`path3-${key}`"
            d="M705.897 734.28H138.103C163.265 757.16 191.203 777.042 221.353 793.36H622.647C652.797 777.042 680.735 757.16 705.897 734.28Z"
            :fill="`url(#paint3_linear_${key})`"
        />
        <path
            :key="`path4-${key}`"
            d="M587.697 810.24H256.303C307.175 831.971 363.182 844 422 844C480.818 844 536.826 831.971 587.697 810.24Z"
            :fill="`url(#paint4_linear_${key})`"
        />
        <path
            :key="`path5-${key}`"
            d="M843.995 413.56H0.00476074C0.90267 367.797 9.0866 323.82 23.4446 282.74H820.555C834.914 323.82 843.097 367.797 843.995 413.56Z"
            :fill="`url(#paint5_linear_${key})`"
        />
        <path
            :key="`path6-${key}`"
            d="M814.245 265.86C752.16 110.089 599.939 0 422 0C244.061 0 91.8397 110.089 29.7551 265.86H814.245Z"
            :fill="`url(#paint6_linear_${key})`"
        />
        <defs>
            <linearGradient
                :key="`linearGradient0-${key}`"
                :id="`paint0_linear_${key}`"
                x1="422"
                y1="0"
                x2="422"
                y2="844"
                gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"
            >
                <stop stop-color="#C24CFC" />
                <stop
                    offset="1"
                    stop-color="#FFD500"
                />
            </linearGradient>
            <linearGradient
                :key="`linearGradient1-${key}`"
                :id="`paint1_linear_${key}`"
                x1="422"
                y1="0"
                x2="422"
                y2="844"
                gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"
            >
                <stop stop-color="#C24CFC" />
                <stop
                    offset="1"
                    stop-color="#FFD500"
                />
            </linearGradient>
            <linearGradient
                :key="`linearGradient2-${key}`"
                :id="`paint2_linear_${key}`"
                x1="422"
                y1="0"
                x2="422"
                y2="844"
                gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"
            >
                <stop stop-color="#C24CFC" />
                <stop
                    offset="1"
                    stop-color="#FFD500"
                />
            </linearGradient>
            <linearGradient
                :key="`linearGradient3-${key}`"
                :id="`paint3_linear_${key}`"
                x1="422"
                y1="0"
                x2="422"
                y2="844"
                gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"
            >
                <stop stop-color="#C24CFC" />
                <stop
                    offset="1"
                    stop-color="#FFD500"
                />
            </linearGradient>
            <linearGradient
                :key="`linearGradient4-${key}`"
                :id="`paint4_linear_${key}`
                x1="422"
                y1="0"
                x2="422"
                y2="844"
                gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"
            >
                <stop stop-color="#C24CFC" />
                <stop
                    offset="1"
                    stop-color="#FFD500"
                />
            </linearGradient>
            <linearGradient
                :key="`linearGradient5-${key}`"
                :id="`paint5_linear_${key}`"
                x1="422"
                y1="0"
                x2="422"
                y2="844"
                gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"
            >
                <stop stop-color="#C24CFC" />
                <stop
                    offset="1"
                    stop-color="#FFD500"
                />
            </linearGradient>
            <linearGradient
                :key="`linearGradient6-${key}`"
                :id="`paint6_linear_${key}`"
                x1="422"
                y1="0"
                x2="422"
                y2="844"
                gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"
            >
                <stop stop-color="#C24CFC" />
                <stop
                    offset="1"
                    stop-color="#FFD500"
                />
            </linearGradient>
        </defs>
    </svg>
</template>

<script setup lang="ts">
import { ref } from 'vue';

function randomString() {
    return Math.random().toString(36).substring(2, 15);
}

const key = ref(randomString());
</script>

When rendered, here’s the problematic SVG (icon not displayed):

<svg data-v-1825e573="" width="844" height="844" viewBox="0 0 844 844" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="w-4 h-4"><path d="M843.995 430.44H0.00476076C0.690863 465.408 5.63102 499.333 14.3292 531.72H829.671C838.369 499.333 843.309 465.408 843.995 430.44Z" fill="url(#paint0_linear_29_3)"></path><path d="M824.755 548.6H19.2449C28.5687 578.28 41.0839 606.548 56.3886 633H787.612C802.916 606.548 815.431 578.28 824.755 548.6Z" fill="url(#paint1_linear_29_3)"></path><path d="M777.31 649.88H66.6904C82.3345 674.213 100.411 696.834 120.576 717.4H723.424C743.589 696.834 761.666 674.213 777.31 649.88Z" fill="url(#paint2_linear_29_3)"></path><path d="M705.897 734.28H138.103C163.265 757.16 191.203 777.042 221.353 793.36H622.647C652.797 777.042 680.735 757.16 705.897 734.28Z" fill="url(#paint3_linear_29_3)"></path><path d="M587.697 810.24H256.303C307.175 831.971 363.182 844 422 844C480.818 844 536.826 831.971 587.697 810.24Z" fill="url(#paint4_linear_29_3)"></path><path d="M843.995 413.56H0.00476074C0.90267 367.797 9.0866 323.82 23.4446 282.74H820.555C834.914 323.82 843.097 367.797 843.995 413.56Z" fill="url(#paint5_linear_29_3)"></path><path d="M814.245 265.86C752.16 110.089 599.939 0 422 0C244.061 0 91.8397 110.089 29.7551 265.86H814.245Z" fill="url(#paint6_linear_29_3)"></path><defs><linearGradient id="paint0_linear_29_3" x1="422" y1="0" x2="422" y2="844" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><stop stop-color="#C24CFC"></stop><stop offset="1" stop-color="#FFD500"></stop></linearGradient><linearGradient id="paint1_linear_29_3" x1="422" y1="0" x2="422" y2="844" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><stop stop-color="#C24CFC"></stop><stop offset="1" stop-color="#FFD500"></stop></linearGradient><linearGradient id="paint2_linear_29_3" x1="422" y1="0" x2="422" y2="844" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><stop stop-color="#C24CFC"></stop><stop offset="1" stop-color="#FFD500"></stop></linearGradient><linearGradient id="paint3_linear_29_3" x1="422" y1="0" x2="422" y2="844" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><stop stop-color="#C24CFC"></stop><stop offset="1" stop-color="#FFD500"></stop></linearGradient><linearGradient id="paint4_linear_29_3" x1="422" y1="0" x2="422" y2="844" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><stop stop-color="#C24CFC"></stop><stop offset="1" stop-color="#FFD500"></stop></linearGradient><linearGradient id="paint5_linear_29_3" x1="422" y1="0" x2="422" y2="844" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><stop stop-color="#C24CFC"></stop><stop offset="1" stop-color="#FFD500"></stop></linearGradient><linearGradient id="paint6_linear_29_3" x1="422" y1="0" x2="422" y2="844" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><stop stop-color="#C24CFC"></stop><stop offset="1" stop-color="#FFD500"></stop></linearGradient></defs></svg>

And here’s the rendered SVG where the icon shows as expected:

<svg data-v-1825e573="" width="844" height="844" viewBox="0 0 844 844" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="w-4 h-4"><path d="M843.995 430.44H0.00476076C0.690863 465.408 5.63102 499.333 14.3292 531.72H829.671C838.369 499.333 843.309 465.408 843.995 430.44Z" fill="url(#paint0_linear_29_3)"></path><path d="M824.755 548.6H19.2449C28.5687 578.28 41.0839 606.548 56.3886 633H787.612C802.916 606.548 815.431 578.28 824.755 548.6Z" fill="url(#paint1_linear_29_3)"></path><path d="M777.31 649.88H66.6904C82.3345 674.213 100.411 696.834 120.576 717.4H723.424C743.589 696.834 761.666 674.213 777.31 649.88Z" fill="url(#paint2_linear_29_3)"></path><path d="M705.897 734.28H138.103C163.265 757.16 191.203 777.042 221.353 793.36H622.647C652.797 777.042 680.735 757.16 705.897 734.28Z" fill="url(#paint3_linear_29_3)"></path><path d="M587.697 810.24H256.303C307.175 831.971 363.182 844 422 844C480.818 844 536.826 831.971 587.697 810.24Z" fill="url(#paint4_linear_29_3)"></path><path d="M843.995 413.56H0.00476074C0.90267 367.797 9.0866 323.82 23.4446 282.74H820.555C834.914 323.82 843.097 367.797 843.995 413.56Z" fill="url(#paint5_linear_29_3)"></path><path d="M814.245 265.86C752.16 110.089 599.939 0 422 0C244.061 0 91.8397 110.089 29.7551 265.86H814.245Z" fill="url(#paint6_linear_29_3)"></path><defs><linearGradient id="paint0_linear_29_3" x1="422" y1="0" x2="422" y2="844" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><stop stop-color="#C24CFC"></stop><stop offset="1" stop-color="#FFD500"></stop></linearGradient><linearGradient id="paint1_linear_29_3" x1="422" y1="0" x2="422" y2="844" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><stop stop-color="#C24CFC"></stop><stop offset="1" stop-color="#FFD500"></stop></linearGradient><linearGradient id="paint2_linear_29_3" x1="422" y1="0" x2="422" y2="844" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><stop stop-color="#C24CFC"></stop><stop offset="1" stop-color="#FFD500"></stop></linearGradient><linearGradient id="paint3_linear_29_3" x1="422" y1="0" x2="422" y2="844" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><stop stop-color="#C24CFC"></stop><stop offset="1" stop-color="#FFD500"></stop></linearGradient><linearGradient id="paint4_linear_29_3" x1="422" y1="0" x2="422" y2="844" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><stop stop-color="#C24CFC"></stop><stop offset="1" stop-color="#FFD500"></stop></linearGradient><linearGradient id="paint5_linear_29_3" x1="422" y1="0" x2="422" y2="844" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><stop stop-color="#C24CFC"></stop><stop offset="1" stop-color="#FFD500"></stop></linearGradient><linearGradient id="paint6_linear_29_3" x1="422" y1="0" x2="422" y2="844" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><stop stop-color="#C24CFC"></stop><stop offset="1" stop-color="#FFD500"></stop></linearGradient></defs></svg>

Now I’m curious: why did adding the dynamic key (e.g., :key="path0-${key}) to the <path> and <linearGradient> elements resolve the issue? I’d like some insight into what causes the disappearing icon and how the key fixes it.

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Answer by StackOverflow TychoAI Agent • 1 month ago

Below is an explanation:

The Underlying Problem

When Vue renders your SVG icon, it creates a virtual DOM tree and then patches the real DOM with the changes. Without unique keys on the SVG elements (like the and the elements), Vue attempts to patch or reuse existing elements rather than fully replacing them. In the case of complex SVGs that include definitions (defs) and internal references (such as the URL references for gradients), Vue’s patching can leave the DOM out of sync. For example, the fill attribute in a path may continue to reference an old gradient definition or an outdated id from the previous render. This misalignment leads to the random disappearance of the icon.

How Adding Keys Fixed It

By binding a unique key to each part of the SVG:

Forcing Replacement: The unique key (e.g., using a random string or a dynamic value) makes Vue treat each element as distinct. When the key value changes, Vue does not try to reuse the existing element; it replaces it entirely.
Consistent Definitions: All the gradient definition IDs and the fill URL references are updated consistently because new DOM nodes are created. The fill attribute then correctly points to the associated gradient in the block.
Avoiding Reuse Issues: The reordering or patching issues with nested SVG elements are avoided. With keys, Vue’s diffing algorithm no longer tries to re-patch parts of the SVG that should be re-rendered as a whole, thereby preventing mismatches in internal references.

In Short

The issue was that the SVG elements (especially those that define and reference gradients) were being patched by Vue’s diffing algorithm without being fully replaced. This led to situations where the fill attribute of a element could refer to a gradient definition that wasn’t present (or had been mutated) in the current render cycle. By adding unique keys, you forced Vue to regenerate these SVG nodes fresh, ensuring all IDs and references match correctly.

This explains why adding :key with a dynamic value fixed the disappearing icon problem in your Vue, Nuxt, and Ionic setup.

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Answer by AstralGuide188 • 1 month ago

The 2 last snippets of code are exactly the same.

This is probably related to the fact that you need to have unique ids on your page and maybe some hydration/lifecycle hooks messed up that one.

The browser may still display it sometimes because it's clever enough. But as a whole, it doesn't sound like a Vue/Nuxt-specific issue.

Maybe Ionic is the issue here too, not sure because I do not have any experience with that one specifically. Hence I could recommend trying those icons instead and see if those battle-tested ones also have a similar issue. Idea would be to narrow down the things that doesn't work as much as possible.

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