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Favicon

A favicon is the small icon associated with a website in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search results.

Last updated July 24, 2026

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Term
Favicon
Plain-English definition
A favicon is the small icon associated with a website in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search results.
Technical definition
A favicon is the small icon associated with a website in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search results.
Commonly confused with
Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
Related terms
Website, SEO, Brand

Definition

A favicon is the small icon associated with a website in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search results.

Why it matters

Favicons help users recognize a site and can reinforce brand trust.

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