Favicon Checker
Free favicon checker tool to detect and validate favicon links on your website
Favicon Results (0)
| URL | Favicon | Check | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Please enter URLs to check above | - | - | - |
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What is Favicon Checker?
Understanding Favicon
A favicon (short for “favorite icon”) is the small, branded image that appears next to a website's title in a browser tab, in a list of bookmarks, and often next to a search result listing. A well-designed and properly implemented favicon is crucial for brand recognition and user experience.
What is a Favicon Checker?
A favicon checker is an online tool used to analyze a website to ensure its favicon is properly configured, displayed correctly across different browsers and devices, and meets modern web standards. The checker helps you verify the technical setup of your favicon, which is crucial for branding, user experience, and visual recognition.
Technical Requirements for SEO
Accessibility
Ensure that favicon files and website homepage are not blocked by robots.txt, and that Googlebot-Image can crawl these files for proper indexing and display in search results.
Single Domain Limitation
Google supports only one favicon per hostname. For example, www.example.com and code.example.com can have different favicons, but subdirectories (like example.com/news) will use the main domain's favicon.
Stable URL
The favicon URL should remain stable and avoid frequent changes to ensure consistent display in search results and maintain proper SEO indexing.
Size and Format
You need to provide multiple sizes to accommodate different devices and use cases (such as browser tabs, desktop shortcuts, touch screen icons).
Recommended Favicon Sizes and Formats
| Size (pixels) | Common Uses | Format Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 16×16 | Browser tabs, bookmarks, history records standard size | ICO or PNG |
| ≥48×48 | Google recommended minimum size (48 multiples, like 48×48, 96×96, etc.) for display in search results pages | PNG |
| 180×180 | Apple touch icon (used when adding to home screen on iOS devices) | PNG |
| 192×192 | Android Chrome browser icon | PNG |
| SVG | Vector graphics format, infinitely scalable and remains clear at any resolution. Good modern browser support, future-oriented choice | SVG |
Why Need Our Website?
Manual favicon checking is time-consuming, error-prone, and inefficient. Our professional tool provides instant, accurate results with advanced automation features.
Problems with Manual Favicon Checking
Time-Consuming Process
Manually checking favicons across multiple pages requires visiting each URL individually, inspecting HTML source code, and verifying favicon implementation. This process can take hours for large websites.
Error-Prone Manual Work
Human errors are common when manually inspecting HTML code, checking multiple favicon formats, and verifying cross-browser compatibility. Missing or incorrect favicon implementations can harm your SEO and branding.
Inefficient Workflow
Manual checking lacks automation capabilities, making it difficult to monitor favicon status across multiple websites or track changes over time. No centralized reporting or batch processing options.
Why Choose Our Favicon Checker Tool
Free & Accessible
- Completely free to use with no hidden costs
- Online tool - no software installation required
- No registration or login required
Advanced Automation
- Single URL checking for quick verification
- Batch processing for multiple URLs simultaneously
- Automatic favicon detection and validation
Key Benefits of Our Tool
Save Time
Check multiple URLs in seconds instead of hours of manual work
Accurate Results
Eliminate human errors with automated detection and validation
Professional Grade
Enterprise-level accuracy with comprehensive favicon analysis
How to Use Favicon Checker
Learn how to effectively use our favicon checker tool to analyze and validate favicon implementations across your websites. Follow our step-by-step guide for optimal results.
Step-by-Step Guide
Enter Your URLs
Input the website URLs you want to check. You can enter multiple URLs separated by commas, spaces, or line breaks. Our tool supports up to 100 URLs per batch.
example.com
www.example.com
blog.example.comClick Check Favicons
Click the “Check Favicons” button to start the analysis. Our tool will automatically process each URL and extract favicon information from the HTML source code.
Note: The process may take a few seconds depending on the number of URLs and website response times.
Review Results
Examine the results table showing each URL's favicon status. The tool displays detected favicon URLs, preview images, and validation status for each website.
Favicon detected and displayed
No favicon detected
Take Action
Based on the results, implement or fix favicon issues on websites that show “Not Found” status. Use the detected favicon URLs as reference for proper implementation.
Common Issues and Solutions
Favicon Not Displaying
Favicon appears as “Not Found” in the checker results.
- • Check if favicon.ico exists in root directory
- • Verify HTML link tags are correct
- • Clear browser cache and test again
- • Ensure favicon file is not corrupted
Multiple Favicon Formats
Website shows multiple favicon entries in results.
- • This is normal and recommended
- • Different formats for different devices
- • Ensure all formats are properly sized
- • Test across different browsers
Slow Loading Times
Checker takes longer than expected to process URLs.
- • Large number of URLs may take time
- • Some websites may be slow to respond
- • Check your internet connection
- • Try checking fewer URLs at once
Cache Issues
Results show outdated favicon information.
- • Clear browser cache and cookies
- • Wait a few minutes and try again
- • Check if website recently updated favicon
- • Use incognito/private browsing mode
Tips for Better Results
Use Full URLs
Always include the protocol (http:// or https://) for accurate results
Batch Processing
Check multiple URLs at once for efficient analysis and comparison
Regular Monitoring
Periodically check your favicon status to ensure proper implementation
Code Example
Learn how to properly implement favicon tags in your HTML code. Follow our comprehensive examples to ensure your favicon displays correctly across all browsers and devices.
HTML Implementation
You need to add <link> tags in the <head> section of your website's homepage to point to your favicon files.
Basic HTML Implementation
Complete HTML Document Example
Advanced Implementation
Multiple Favicon Formats
For maximum compatibility across all browsers and devices, provide multiple favicon formats and sizes:
Modern SVG Favicon
For modern browsers, you can also use SVG favicons which are scalable and crisp at any resolution:
Implementation Tips
Best Practices
- Place favicon files in the root directory
- Use absolute paths starting with "/"
- Include multiple sizes for different devices
- Test across different browsers and devices
Common Mistakes
- Using relative paths instead of absolute paths
- Missing size attributes for PNG favicons
- Not providing fallback formats for older browsers
- Placing favicon files in subdirectories
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about favicon implementation, troubleshooting, and best practices. Get expert insights to optimize your website's favicon setup.
General Questions
QWhat is a favicon and why is it important for SEO?
A favicon (favorite icon) is a small icon that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search results. It's crucial for SEO because it enhances brand recognition, improves user experience, and helps with visual identity in search engine results pages (SERPs). A well-implemented favicon can increase click-through rates and establish trust with users.
QHow many URLs can I check at once with this tool?
You can check up to 100 URLs simultaneously with our favicon checker tool. This allows you to efficiently analyze multiple websites or pages at once, making it perfect for bulk favicon audits and website maintenance tasks.
QIs this favicon checker tool completely free?
Yes, our favicon checker is completely free to use. There are no hidden costs, registration requirements, or usage limits. You can check as many URLs as needed without any restrictions.
QDo I need to install any software to use this tool?
No installation is required. This is a web-based tool that works directly in your browser. Simply visit our website, enter your URLs, and start checking favicons immediately.
Technical Questions
QWhat favicon formats and sizes are recommended?
For optimal compatibility, provide multiple favicon formats and sizes:
- • 16×16px - Standard browser tab size (ICO or PNG)
- • 32×32px - High-resolution browser tabs (PNG)
- • 48×48px+ - Google recommended minimum (PNG)
- • 180×180px - Apple touch icon (PNG)
- • 192×192px - Android Chrome icon (PNG)
- • SVG - Modern scalable format for future-proofing
QWhere should I place my favicon files on my website?
Place your favicon files in the root directory of your website (e.g., /favicon.ico, /favicon-32x32.png). Use absolute paths starting with "/" in your HTML link tags to ensure proper loading across all pages.
QWhy is my favicon not showing up in the checker results?
If your favicon shows as “Not Found”, check these common issues:
- • Ensure favicon files exist in the root directory
- • Verify HTML link tags are correctly formatted
- • Check that file paths are absolute (start with "/")
- • Clear browser cache and test again
- • Ensure favicon files are not corrupted
QCan I use SVG favicons instead of PNG or ICO?
Yes, SVG favicons are supported by modern browsers and offer excellent scalability. However, always provide a fallback ICO or PNG favicon for older browser compatibility. Use the format: <link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/favicon.svg">
Troubleshooting
QMy favicon works in some browsers but not others. What should I do?
Browser compatibility issues can occur due to different favicon format preferences. To ensure universal compatibility:
- • Provide both ICO and PNG formats
- • Include multiple sizes (16×16, 32×32, 48×48)
- • Use proper MIME types in link tags
- • Test across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
- • Clear browser cache between tests
QThe checker shows multiple favicon entries for my website. Is this normal?
Yes, this is completely normal and actually recommended. Having multiple favicon formats and sizes ensures compatibility across different devices and browsers. Each format serves a specific purpose (e.g., ICO for legacy browsers, PNG for modern browsers, Apple touch icons for iOS devices).
QHow long does it take for favicon changes to appear in search results?
Favicon changes in search results can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on how frequently search engines crawl your website. Google typically updates favicons during regular crawling cycles. You can speed up the process by submitting your sitemap to Google Search Console and ensuring your favicon files are accessible to search engine crawlers.
QCan I use the same favicon for multiple websites or subdomains?
Google supports only one favicon per hostname. Different subdomains (like www.example.com and blog.example.com) can have different favicons, but subdirectories will use the main domain's favicon. For multiple websites, you'll need separate favicon files for each domain.
Performance & Best Practices
QDo favicons affect website loading speed?
Favicons have minimal impact on loading speed due to their small file sizes. However, to optimize performance, use compressed PNG files, avoid unnecessarily large favicon files, and ensure your favicon files are served with proper caching headers. The total favicon payload should be under 10KB for optimal performance.
QShould I include favicon links in every page of my website?
Yes, include favicon links in the <head> section of every page. This ensures consistent favicon display across your entire website and helps with SEO. Most content management systems and website templates handle this automatically.
QHow often should I check my website's favicon status?
Regular favicon monitoring is recommended, especially after website updates, theme changes, or hosting migrations. Check your favicon status monthly or whenever you make significant changes to your website. Use our tool to quickly verify that all your favicon implementations are working correctly across different pages and devices.