Free Favicon Checker - Audit Browser, Apple, and PWA Icon Coverage
Check a live website's favicon setup for browser tabs, Apple touch icons, manifest icons, maskable assets, and modern install coverage. See what's missing before users do.
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We'll inspect favicon declarations, manifest icons, Apple touch coverage, and the most common missing sizes so you can spot gaps before shipping.
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What this favicon checker audits
This tool checks the favicon setup a real website exposes to browsers and app installers. It looks for tab icons, Apple touch icons, manifest icons, raster fallbacks for SVG, and common size coverage like 16x16, 32x32, 192x192, and 512x512.
Instead of just checking whether /favicon.ico exists, it audits the icon declarations the page actually publishes and gives you a clearer picture of browser, iOS, and PWA readiness.
What a strong favicon setup usually includes
| Asset | Typical Size | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Browser tab favicon | 16x16 or 32x32 | Keeps tabs crisp in common browser chrome. |
| Apple touch icon | 180x180 | Used when iPhone and iPad users add the site to their home screen. |
| Android/PWA icon | 192x192 | Supports install banners and Android homescreen tiles. |
| Install / splash icon | 512x512 | Used in modern install prompts and high-resolution app contexts. |
| Maskable icon | 192x192 or 512x512 | Prevents awkward cropping on Android launchers. |
How to use the checker
Enter a live URL
Paste the homepage or any page that includes your favicon and manifest declarations.
Run the audit
The checker fetches the page, discovers icon links, inspects the manifest, and reads image metadata when possible.
Review coverage gaps
Look for missing 16x16, 32x32, 180x180, 192x192, 512x512, and maskable assets.
Fix and recheck
After you add the missing files or declarations, rerun the audit to confirm the coverage is now complete.
Why sites still ship broken favicons
Only one favicon file
A single favicon.ico might be enough for older desktop browsers, but it leaves Apple touch, Android, and install flows underspecified.
SVG without fallback
SVG is great, but some consumers still expect raster icons. A PNG fallback keeps coverage safer.
Manifest exists, but icons are weak
Plenty of manifests ship with no 192x192, no 512x512, or no maskable icon.
Declared sizes do not match reality
If the linked file dimensions do not match the declared sizes, devices can render a blurry or unexpected result.
Frequently asked questions
Does this favicon checker inspect the manifest too?
Yes. If the page links a manifest, the checker reads it and audits the icon entries it exposes, including whether any icon is marked maskable.
Can I rely on SVG only?
Not always. SVG favicons are useful, but a raster fallback is still a safer setup for wider compatibility across simplified consumers and older environments.
Why do I need a 180x180 Apple touch icon?
That size is the common target for iOS home-screen icons. Without it, your site can look rough or inconsistent when saved from Safari.
What does a maskable icon do?
Maskable icons give Android launchers extra safe area so your logo is not cropped awkwardly inside adaptive icon shapes.