A favicon, short for “favorite icon,” is a small icon (usually 16×16 pixels) associated with a particular website or webpage. It appears in various places, such as:
♦ Browser Tabs: Next to the page title.
♦ Bookmarks: Beside the bookmark name.
♦ Address Bar: Next to the URL.
Adding a favicon enhances your website’s branding and makes it easily recognizable. Due to their tiny size, favicons work best as simple images or one-to-three characters of text. Favicons are not to be confused with logos but are sometimes the same. Due to their small size and resolution, the favicon may need to be an even smaller size or part of a company’s original logo.
How to add a favicon to WordPress website:
Adding a favicon to your WordPress website is a great way to enhance your site’s branding. Here are a few methods to do it:
Using the WordPress Customizer
- Open the Customizer: Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Appearance > Customize.
- Site Identity: Click on Site Identity.
- Select Site Icon: Under the Site Icon selection, click on Select site icon.
- Upload Icon: Upload your favicon image (it should be at least 512 x 512 pixels).
- Publish: Click Publish to save your changes.
Using a Plugin
- Install a Plugin: Go to Plugin > Add New and search for a favicon plugin like “Real Favicon Generator”.
- Activate the Plugin: Install and activate the plugin.
- Configure the Plugin: Follow the plugin’s instructions to upload and set your favicon.