Favicon checker

Enter a site address to review its favicon: declared files, sizes, web manifest, with real previews and the fixes to apply.

What the checker looks at

The tool fetches the home page HTML, reads every icon tag it declares, then requests each declared file to confirm it really exists and has the right dimensions. It also tests for a favicon.ico at the root, validates its multi-size header, and downloads the web manifest to check its name, its colors and its icons.

Why favicons break silently

A favicon works on launch day and then disappears months later, usually without anyone noticing. The causes are always the same: a path change after a redesign, a file left out of the build output, an overly aggressive cache rule, or a web manifest pointing at icons that were deleted. None of it triggers a visible error on the site.

The favicon in search results

Google shows the favicon next to the title in mobile results. To be picked up, the icon must be crawlable, served with a correct MIME type, square, and declared on the domain's home page. A file blocked by robots.txt or returning an error leaves a generic globe instead, which costs you clicks.

Fixing what the report finds

Each warning names the file involved and the expected fix. When several pieces are missing, the fastest route is to regenerate the whole package from your current logo: you get a consistent set with the right sizes and the code to paste. The checker can then be run again to confirm everything is in place.

Frequently asked questions about the checker

What to read and try next

The other LFFavicon tools, and the guides that answer the questions people ask most.

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