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Missing Favicon
Favicons appear in Google search results on mobile. Here's the multi-size setup that covers everyone.
What it means
The favicon is the small icon shown in browser tabs and (on mobile) next to your URL in Google search results.
Why it matters
Mobile Google SERPs display favicons next to your URL. A missing or default favicon hurts visual recognition and CTR.
How to fix it
- Generate icons in 16x16, 32x32, 180x180, 192x192, 512x512.
- Add <link rel='icon'>, <link rel='apple-touch-icon'>, and a webmanifest.
- Use realfavicongenerator.net for the full set.
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Frequently asked questions
What size does Google use?
48x48 minimum, square, on a transparent or single-color background.