How to set up a favicon

A favicon is the small icon displayed next to your page title in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search results. Adding a favicon helps reinforce your brand and makes your site easier to recognize.

Set up a favicon

To add a favicon to your site:

1. Open Site Settings.

2. Under General, locate the Favicon settings.

3. Upload a favicon for Light Mode and Dark Mode, if needed.

4. Publish your site.

For best results, use a 64 × 64 pixel PNG image.

Favicon not appearing on your published site

After uploading a favicon and publishing your site, it may not appear immediately in every browser.

Browsers often cache favicons aggressively, which can delay updates. If you do not see the new favicon:

• Refresh the page

• Clear your browser cache

• Open the site in a private browsing window

• Wait for the browser to refresh its cached assets

Favicon not updating in Google Search

Google updates favicons independently and does not provide a fixed timeline for when changes will appear in search results.

In most cases, updates take several days, but they can take several weeks or longer. To improve the chances of a successful update, make sure your favicon follows Google’s favicon guidelines.

Favicon not appearing in Safari

Safari may continue displaying an older favicon due to browser caching.

If you’re experiencing issues specifically in Safari, refer to the dedicated Safari favicon troubleshooting article for additional steps.