Favicon Maker AI Logo
Favicon Maker AIFree
// AUDIT & DIAGNOSTIC SUITE

Website Favicon Checker

Inspect how any domain's favicon is configured and preview how it appears in light mode, dark mode, and search engine results.

Multi-Browser Chrome Simulation

Chrome Tab (Light Mode)
Audited Favicon Light Previewgithub.com
Safari Tab (Dark Mode)
Audited Favicon Dark Previewgithub.com

Favicon Implementation Audit Checklist

✓
Standard Binary Favicon (/favicon.ico)Ensures critical fallback visibility for browser bookmarks, desktop pins, and direct PDF views.
✓
Apple Touch Icon (apple-touch-icon.png)Required for crisp 180×180 iOS Safari home screen shortcuts and Safari bookmarks.
i
Modern Vector Favicon (/favicon.svg)Allows dynamic dark mode styling and infinite scaling on modern displays.
i
Web App Manifest (site.webmanifest)Required for Progressive Web Apps (PWA) on Android Chrome and Windows desktop.
Found issues with your site's favicon setup?Generate New Favicon Suite →

Why You Should Regularly Audit Your Favicons

Websites frequently undergo redesigns where favicon meta tags get lost, broken, or misconfigured. Running a regular audit ensures:

  • Dark Mode Contrast: Dark monograms that look great on light browser bars may become invisible when users activate dark mode in Safari, Firefox, or Chrome.
  • Google Search Indexing: Google's search crawlers require a valid square favicon with appropriate dimensions to display your branding in SERP listings.
  • Eliminating 404 Requests: Missing icons generate unnecessary 404 server error logs on every new visitor session.