Favicon Checker
Check if your website has all the favicons needed for browsers, iOS, Android, and PWAs. Preview how your icons appear across different platforms and get recommendations.
Understanding Favicons
Favicons are the small icons that represent your website in browser tabs, bookmarks, home screens, and search results. A complete favicon setup improves brand recognition and provides a polished user experience across all platforms.
Browser Favicons
The classic favicon.ico file (16x16 and 32x32) appears in browser tabs and bookmarks. Modern browsers also support PNG favicons with better quality. Always include both formats for maximum compatibility.
Apple Touch Icons
iOS devices use apple-touch-icon.png (180x180 recommended) when users add your site to their home screen. Without this, iOS will use a screenshot of your page, which looks unprofessional.
Web App Manifest
The manifest.json file defines icons for PWAs and Android home screens. Include 192x192 and 512x512 PNG icons for the best experience. The manifest also defines your app name, theme color, and display mode.
Google Search Results
Google displays favicons in search results on mobile devices. A clear, recognizable favicon can improve click-through rates and brand visibility in SERPs.
Best Practices
Use a simple, recognizable design that works at small sizes. Avoid text or fine details. Test your favicon on dark and light backgrounds. Use PNG for quality and ICO for legacy browser support.
Recommended Favicon Sizes:
- 16x16 - Browser tabs (standard)
- 32x32 - Browser tabs (retina)
- 180x180 - Apple Touch Icon
- 192x192 - Android home screen
- 512x512 - PWA splash screen
- favicon.ico - Legacy browsers
Pro Tip: Use a favicon generator tool to create all required sizes from a single high-resolution source image (at least 512x512). This ensures consistency across all platforms.
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