Why is my favicon not showing in Google?

Google shows a favicon only when the home page declares it, the file loads and may be crawled, and the icon is square and large enough. After a change, Google needs to recrawl your home page.

How does Google choose the site name?

Mainly from WebSite structured data on your home page, along with the page title and other signals. Add WebSite markup with a name to state the one you want.

Can the checker refresh my favicon in Google?

No. Google updates it after recrawling your home page, which you can request in Search Console.

How much does the Favicon & Site Name Checker cost?

5 credits per run, shown before the run starts. An AI agent can run the same tool over the REST API or MCP with a workspace API key.

Pricing

SEO · Social and search previews · 5 credits

Favicon Checker for Google Search Results

Check whether your favicon and site name meet the requirements Google uses to show them in search results.

Favicon & Site Name Checker 1.0.0 · price b28-v1 · retrieved at run time · Run it from an AI agent

What the Favicon & Site Name Checker checks

Check the favicon and site name Google shows above your search results: the icon is declared on the home page, loads, is square, 48 px or larger and crawlable, and WebSite structured data names the site. Also checks apple-touch-icon and manifest icons.

A favicon declared on the home page
The icon loads, is square, 48 px or larger and crawlable
WebSite structured data that names the site
apple-touch-icon and manifest icons

What it does not do

Generating icon files
Forcing Google to refresh a cached favicon
Browser tab rendering quirks

Questions about the Favicon & Site Name Checker

Why is my favicon not showing in Google?: Google shows a favicon only when the home page declares it, the file loads and may be crawled, and the icon is square and large enough. After a change, Google needs to recrawl your home page.
How does Google choose the site name?: Mainly from WebSite structured data on your home page, along with the page title and other signals. Add WebSite markup with a name to state the one you want.
Can the checker refresh my favicon in Google?: No. Google updates it after recrawling your home page, which you can request in Search Console.
How much does the Favicon & Site Name Checker cost?: 5 credits per run, shown before the run starts. An AI agent can run the same tool over the REST API or MCP with a workspace API key.