Favicons are important so your website can be recognized in a browser full of tabs, as well as to generally improve user experience.
In this article we will cover the different types of favicons that Jupiter supports, and also how to generate and upload your own.
To see the favicon in action, check out the main demo Jupiter website
Different Types of Favicons
Jupiter let’s you use different types of favicons which will be then displayed on a specific device. Those types are listed below with their recommended sizes:
| Type | Description | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Custom favicon | Sets the default custom favicon for IE, Chrome, Firefox and Safari | 16×16 & 32×32 |
| Apple iPhone Icon | Sets the icon for Apple iPhone | 57×57 |
| Apple iPhone Retina Icon | Sets the icon for Apple iPhone Retina Version | 120×120 |
| Apple iPad Icon Upload | Sets the icon for Apple iPad | 76×76 |
| Apple iPad Retina Icon Upload | Sets the icon for Apple iPad Retina Version | 152×152 |
Uploading Favicons
Uploading a favicon is fairly easy. Below we explain the whole process on how to generate and upload a specific favicon:
Generating a Favicon
1Go to the FaviconCC website.
2Choose a color and click on the squares to paint your logo.
3Once done, click on Download Favicon.
Here is a list of websites where you can generate your own favicon:
Note: The websites above vary in terms of the resulting file you can get. Some will generate a favicon only in 16×16, while others have more options.
Uploading a Favicon
To upload your favicon:
1From the WordPress left menu, go to Theme Options > Global Settings > Logo & Title.
2Upload the favicon from the Custom Favicon option.
3Click on Save Settings.
Troubleshooting
- Favicon file must be in .ico or .png format.
- In case the favicon is not showing up, make sure to clear the browser cache or try incognito or private browsing.
