Is 16×16 still the standard favicon size?

16×16 is still the classic tab size, but it is not enough alone. Pair it with 32×32, apple-touch 180×180, and PWA 192/512 icons.

What is the best single size if I can only upload one file?

Upload a 512×512 PNG if the platform only accepts one image (many CMS site-icon uploaders), then let the platform or a generator create the rest. Prefer a full multi-file set when you control the HTML.

Do I need 48×48 for Google?

Google asks that favicons be a multiple of 48px square. A 192×192 PNG linked correctly usually satisfies that. Missing Google icons are more often crawl or policy issues than a missing 48×48 file.

What Is the Standard Favicon Size? Cheat Sheet for Devs (2026)

Short answer: there is no single “standard favicon size.” Modern sites ship a small set of sizes for tabs, iOS home screens, and Android / PWA installs. If you only remember five numbers, make them 16, 32, 180, 192, and 512 — plus a multi-layer favicon.ico.

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The 2026 favicon size cheat sheet

Size	File	Where it shows	Required?
16×16	`favicon-16x16.png`	Browser tabs, bookmarks	Yes
32×32	`favicon-32x32.png`	Retina tabs, taskbar shortcuts	Yes
180×180	`apple-touch-icon.png`	iOS Safari home screen	Yes
192×192	`android-chrome-192x192.png`	Android Chrome / PWA install	Yes (manifest)
512×512	`android-chrome-512x512.png`	PWA splash / high-res install	Yes (manifest)
16–64 (multi)	`favicon.ico`	Legacy browsers, Windows	Recommended
Any (vector)	`favicon.svg`	Modern browser tabs	Recommended

Sizes you can skip

Unless you maintain a very old Android WebView app, you do not need separate 36, 48, 72, 96, 128, or 144 PNG exports for a normal website. Those numbers still appear in outdated tutorials. For Android Chrome specifically, see Android Chrome icon sizes. For iOS, one 180×180 apple-touch-icon covers modern devices.

What size does Google Search want?

Google’s public guidance asks for a favicon that is a multiple of 48×48 (for example 48, 96, 144) and at least 48×48. In practice, sites that already ship 192×192 and 32×32 PNGs with correct <link rel="icon"> tags satisfy crawlers. If your icon is missing from Google results, the cause is usually crawlability or guidelines — not a missing 48×48 file. Full fix path: favicon not showing in Google Search.

Minimal HTML using these sizes

<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.svg" type="image/svg+xml">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png">
<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/apple-touch-icon.png">
<link rel="manifest" href="/site.webmanifest">

Design once at 512, export down

Always design (or upload) at least 512×512. Never upscale a 32×32 source for the PWA icons — blur at install size is obvious. Test legibility at 16×16 before you commit to fine detail. More depth: complete favicon sizes guide.

Want the files without exporting by hand? Create all standard sizes free — including ICO and site.webmanifest.

What is the Standard Favicon Size? Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Devs

The 2026 favicon size cheat sheet

Sizes you can skip

What size does Google Search want?

Minimal HTML using these sizes

Design once at 512, export down

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