Favicon Guide
Everything you need to know about favicons
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<!-- Favicons -->
<link rel="icon" type="image/x-icon" href="/favicon.ico">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/apple-touch-icon.png">
<link rel="manifest" href="/site.webmanifest">
<meta name="theme-color" content="#2A9B48">Implementation Steps:
- Copy the code above
- Place all favicon files in your public directory
- Add the code to your application's main template or layout file
- Update the paths if your public assets are served from a different location
- Test your website across different browsers and devices
Favicon Basics
A favicon (short for "favorite icon") is a small icon associated with a website. It appears in various places: - Browser tabs - Bookmarks - Mobile home screens - Search results - Browser history - And more... The term was coined by Internet Explorer, but it's now a standard feature across all modern browsers.
File Formats & Sizes
Different devices and platforms require different favicon formats and sizes: - ICO: 16x16, 32x32 (traditional favicon format) - PNG: 16x16, 32x32, 96x96, 192x192, 512x512 - Apple Touch Icon: 180x180 - SVG: Scalable (modern browsers) Best practices: 1. Use vector images when possible 2. Optimize PNG files for size 3. Test across different devices 4. Consider both light and dark themes
Implementation Guide
To properly implement favicons: 1. Generate all required sizes and formats 2. Place files in your site's root directory 3. Add appropriate meta tags 4. Include a web manifest 5. Test across different browsers and devices 6. Consider caching strategies 7. Update your sitemap
Platform-Specific Guidelines
Different platforms have specific requirements: iOS: - Requires apple-touch-icon - Supports precomposed icons - Uses 180x180 size Android: - Uses web manifest - Requires multiple icon sizes - Supports maskable icons Windows: - Uses msapplication-* meta tags - Supports tile colors - Requires multiple sizes
Optimization Tips
Optimize your favicons for better performance: 1. Compress PNG files 2. Use appropriate formats 3. Implement proper caching 4. Consider lazy loading 5. Use CDN for delivery 6. Monitor file sizes 7. Test loading times
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