Add or Change Your Website's Favicon (Browser Icon) - A Complete Guide

Add or Change Your Website's Favicon (Browser Icon) - A Complete Guide

By Michael Thompson

January 1, 2025 at 05:09 AM

A favicon is a small square image displayed next to your page title in browser tabs, bookmarks, and sometimes search results. Adding a custom favicon helps visitors quickly identify your site among multiple browser tabs.

How to Add a Favicon:

  1. Navigate to the Favicon panel
  2. Upload your image by dragging or selecting a file
  3. Optionally add a dark mode version
  4. Click Save
  5. Clear browser cache if favicon doesn't update immediately

Favicon Requirements:

  • Size: 100px × 100px to 300px × 300px (displays at 16px × 16px)
  • Format: PNG files only (.ico not supported)
  • File size: Under 100KB
  • Single version only (multi-version files not supported)

Search Engine Requirements: For Google search results, use square images in multiples of 48px (48×48, 96×96, or 144×144).

Display Behavior:

  • Shows in browser tabs and bookmarks
  • Appears in Safari when clicking address bar or with multiple tabs
  • May appear in search results
  • Usually not visible in mobile browsers

Pro Tips:

  • Use a simple, recognizable design that's visible at small sizes
  • Ensure high contrast for better visibility
  • Match your brand's visual identity
  • Test across different browsers for consistent display

Clear your browser cache and restart if the favicon doesn't update immediately after saving changes.

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