Favicon not showing in Yandex: what to do
Yandex caches favicons and updates them with a delay. Stable URLs, proper sizes, and zero errors matter the most.
Checklist
- No 404/403 on /favicon.ico and /favicon.svg (and PNG icons).
- Paths stay stable after deployment.
- A readable 32×32 and/or 48×48 PNG with good contrast.
- Files are not blocked by robots.txt or server rules.
- The icon stays legible at 16×16.
A full set works best
SVG + ICO + multiple PNG sizes cover most platforms and SERP scenarios.
FAQ
Why do I see a blank/gray icon?
Usually the file is blocked, unreachable, or too complex to read at small sizes.
Should I clear browser cache?
For SERP icons, the search engine cache matters more. But for on-site testing, clearing browser cache helps.