Favicon Checker
Check what favicons a website has. Enter a URL to see all detected favicon files.
Enter Website URL
We'll check for common favicon files
What is a Favicon?
A favicon (short for "favorite icon") is a small icon associated with a website. It appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, history, and search results. Modern websites need multiple favicon formats and sizes for different devices and platforms.
Essential Favicon Files
favicon.ico
The classic ICO format, supported by all browsers
favicon.png
Modern PNG format for better quality
apple-touch-icon.png
Required for iOS home screen icons
android-chrome-*.png
For Android devices and Chrome
site.webmanifest
JSON file defining PWA icons and metadata
Favicon Best Practices
Use a square image as your source (512x512 or larger)
Keep designs simple - favicons are small!
Include all standard sizes for cross-platform support
Test your favicon on different backgrounds (light and dark)