Favicon Checker

Check your website favicon — verify it exists at common paths, check format compatibility, and see best practices.

How to use the Favicon Checker

1

Enter a URL

Type the domain of your website, including https://. The tool attempts to fetch the favicon from the standard locations.

2

Run the check

Click Check. The tool checks for favicon.ico, /favicon.png, /apple-touch-icon.png, and SVG favicons, and evaluates whether they are correctly linked.

3

Review the findings

The tool reports which favicons are present, their format, size, and whether they are correctly referenced in the page HTML. Issues like missing icons, wrong sizes, or broken references are flagged.

4

Fix issues

Use our Favicon Generator to create a complete favicon set in all required formats and sizes. Upload them to your site root and add the required link tags to your HTML.

Pro tips

  • A missing or broken favicon is immediately visible in browser tabs — it damages the professional impression of your site.
  • Apple touch icons are needed for when users add your site to their iOS home screen.
  • Use an SVG favicon — it scales perfectly to any size without pixelation.

Key features

  • 100% Free
    No signup, no credit card, no hidden limits.
  • Privacy First
    All processing happens in your browser — your data never leaves your device.
  • Instant Results
    Process in seconds with no uploads, no waiting, no server delays.
  • Works Offline
    Once loaded, the tool works without an internet connection.

About the Favicon Checker

The Favicon Checker is part of LaiUse's growing collection of seo tools, meta tags, sitemap, search engine optimization. Like every tool on LaiUse, it runs entirely in your browser — meaning your data, files, and inputs stay on your device throughout the entire process.

LaiUse offers SEO tools alongside open graph generator, title tag checker, google search preview. The entire platform is free to use with no signup required, making it a popular choice for developers, designers, and everyday users who need a quick tool without the overhead of a SaaS subscription.

Whether you need the favicon checker for a one-off task or as part of your regular workflow, LaiUse is designed to be fast, reliable, and private. Bookmark this page to come back anytime, or explore the rest of the SEO category for related tools.

Frequently asked questions

Is my image uploaded to a server? +

No. All image processing happens entirely in your browser. Your images never leave your device, making LaiUse one of the most private ways to work with images online.

What image formats are supported? +

JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF are all supported. For best results, use WebP for web images and PNG for images that need transparency.

Is there a file size limit? +

No hard limit. Since processing happens in your browser, the only limit is your device memory. For very large images, we recommend using a modern browser with at least 4GB of RAM.

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