WordPress Favicon Methods
Theme Customizer
The easiest way using WordPress admin panel
Functions.php
Programmatic approach for developers
Using Plugins
Popular favicon plugins and their features
Method 1: WordPress Customizer (Easiest)
1. Go to **Appearance → Customize → Site Identity**
2. Click **Select Site Icon**
3. Upload your favicon image (recommended: 512x512px)
4. WordPress automatically creates all needed sizes
Method 2: Functions.php (Developers)
// Add to your theme's functions.php
function add_custom_favicon() {
echo '<link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico" />';
echo '<link rel="icon" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png" type="image/png">';
echo '<link rel="icon" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png" type="image/png">';
}
add_action('wp_head', 'add_custom_favicon');