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Use SVG favicons safely

SVG favicons can stay sharp at many sizes, but they need simple markup, correct links, and fallback planning.

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Keep favicon SVG simple

Use compact shapes, high contrast, and a tight viewBox.

Link it correctly

Use a type-aware icon link and keep fallback ico behavior where needed.

Check small sizes

Preview the icon at small dimensions before publishing.

SVG favicon example

<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 32 32"><rect width="32" height="32" rx="7" fill="#11151c"/><path d="M10 11l-4 5 4 5M22 11l4 5-4 5" fill="none" stroke="#fff" stroke-width="3"/></svg>

<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.svg" type="image/svg+xml">

SVG Favicon Guide FAQ

Can favicon be SVG?

Yes, modern browsers support SVG favicons, but fallback planning is still useful.

What makes a good SVG favicon?

Simple shapes, strong contrast, and a clear viewBox help at small sizes.

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