CMS Guide

WordPress Favicon Setup

Complete guide for adding and managing favicons in WordPress sites.

Generate Favicon

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');