--- title: "How to add a WordPress favicon to your website" description: "A favicon is the small image that appears next to your website’s title in a browser tab." url: "https://maksut.net/how-to-add-a-wordpress-favicon-to-your-website/" language: "en-US" datePublished: "2024-09-19T14:53:57+00:00" dateModified: "2026-09-23T20:22:23+00:00" author: "Maksut" --- # How to add a WordPress favicon to your website A favicon is the small image that appears next to your website’s title in a browser tab. This tiny icon plays a key role in helping users recognize your brand and website, making it easier for returning visitors to identify your site even when multiple tabs are open. By adding a favicon, you enhance your site’s identity and improve the overall user experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to create and upload a favicon to your WordPress website. ### How to Create a Favicon A favicon is typically a resized version of your brand’s logo. To create one, simply reduce the size of your logo to 512×512 pixels. WordPress will display the favicon as a 16×16 pixel square, so make sure the image looks good even at these small dimensions. Acceptable formats include .png, .jpeg, or .gif. *Note:* Follow Google’s guidelines to ensure your favicon is visible in search results. ### Adding a Favicon to Your WordPress Site There are two methods for uploading a favicon to your WordPress site: via the WordPress Admin Panel or using an FTP client. #### Method 1: Adding a Favicon via the WordPress Dashboard Here’s how you can upload your brand’s logo as a favicon through the WordPress Admin Panel: 1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard. 2. Navigate to **Appearance** → **Customize**. 3. Click on the **Site Identity** tab. 4. In the **Site Icon** section, click **Select Image**. 5. Click **Upload Files** and select the favicon file from your computer. If your image exceeds the recommended size, WordPress will allow you to crop it. Once cropped, click **Crop Image**. If your image fits the size requirements, click **Skip Cropping**, save your changes, and you’re all set! #### Method 2: Adding a Favicon via FTP If you prefer not to use the WordPress Admin Panel, you can add a favicon through an FTP client. Before doing so, you’ll need to generate a favicon package that includes various files and the necessary HTML code. Here’s how to do it: 1. Use an online favicon generator like [Real Favicon Generator](https://realfavicongenerator.net/). 2. Click **Select your favicon image** and upload your logo. 3. Make any necessary adjustments to the favicon. 4. Once done, click **Generate your Favicons and HTML code**. 5. Download the favicon package. The file will have a .ico extension. Name it **favicon.ico** for easy recognition. 6. Access your site’s root directory via an FTP client. 7. Upload the favicon package to the root directory. 8. Open your site’s **header.php** file and paste the following code inside the `` tag, before the `` tag: Ensure the correct path to your favicon is entered, and that’s it! Your favicon is now live. ### Final Thoughts We hope this guide has helped you understand how to add a favicon to your WordPress site. If you have any questions about adding a favicon or need assistance with Themes Kingdom themes, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help! ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://maksut.net/#website","url":"https://maksut.net/","name":"Maksut — Digital Systems Builder","description":"Custom WordPress and WooCommerce development with technical SEO and AI search visibility for businesses in the UK, Europe and worldwide. 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