Quick summary
- 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.