Favicon in Google & Yandex search results
Search engines show a small icon near your site name. It’s often rasterized and cached, so clarity matters more than detail.
What improves the result
- Use a simple shape with strong contrast.
- Provide PNG sizes (at least 32×32 and 48/96×96) along with SVG.
- Serve icons over HTTPS and keep stable URLs.
- Avoid thin lines and tiny text inside the favicon.
Caching
Search engines may keep old icons for days/weeks. If you changed the favicon, be patient and avoid changing filenames too often.
Preview how it may look
Use the SERP preview blocks inside the generator.
FAQ
Why does the favicon look different in Google?
Google may rasterize and apply its own sizing rules. A simple design helps.
Does dark mode affect SERP icons?
Usually SERP icons are shown on a light background, but you still should support dark browser UI tabs.