How to Add and Customize a Favicon for Your Website

How to Add and Customize a Favicon for Your Website

By Michael Thompson

January 1, 2025 at 05:09 AM

A favicon (browser icon) is a small square image displayed next to your page title in browser tabs and bookmarks. Adding a custom favicon helps visitors identify your site and strengthens your brand presence online.

How to Add a Favicon:

  1. Navigate to the Favicon panel
  2. Upload your image by either:
    • Dragging and dropping the image
    • Clicking the upload area to select a file
  3. (Optional) Add a Dark Mode version of your favicon
  4. Click Save

Favicon Requirements:

  • Size: 100x100px to 300x300px (displays at 16x16px)
  • Format: PNG file (ICO files not accepted)
  • File size: Maximum 100 KB
  • For Google search results: Use 48px multiples (48x48px, 96x96px, 144x144px)

Where Favicons Appear:

  • Browser tabs
  • Bookmarks
  • Search results (varies by search engine)
  • Address bar (Safari)

Important Notes:

  • Clear browser cache if favicon doesn't update immediately
  • Multiple version favicons are not supported
  • Mobile browsers typically don't display favicons
  • Single version images work best

Best Practices:

  • Use simple, recognizable designs
  • Ensure good visibility at small sizes
  • Match your brand's visual identity
  • Test appearance across different browsers

For optimal search engine display, verify specific favicon requirements with each search engine platform.

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