WordPress favicon size

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WordPress Site Icon expects a square image at least 512×512 pixels. Check your logo, export 512 px here, then upload under Appearance → Customize → Site Icon.

We read width and height locally, then resize with center crop. Max 8 MB.

WordPress favicon size

Under Appearance → Customize → Site Icon, WordPress expects a square image at least 512×512 px. The CMS scales it down for browser tabs and the admin bar. Upload a logo, then export 512px below—or use the favicon generator for a full PNG set.

Export size

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Choose the pixel size your HTML link, manifest, or platform expects. Preview shows how center crop will look at that size.

Common use cases

  • Prepare a 512×512 Site Icon from a larger brand asset before opening wp-admin.
  • Confirm an existing icon meets WordPress favicon size requirements.
  • Downscale a square logo with center crop when the source is not exactly 512 px.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Uploading a tiny 32×32 file

    WordPress accepts small files but upscaling looks soft. Start from vector or at least 512×512 source art.

  • Forgetting cropped safe area

    WordPress may circle-crop in some contexts. Keep the mark centered with margin.

FAQ

What is the WordPress favicon size?

Site Icon should be at least 512×512 px. WordPress generates smaller variants for the front end and admin bar automatically.

Does WordPress use .ico?

Modern WordPress uses PNG Site Icon, not favicon.ico. Export 512×512 PNG here; use the favicon generator if you also need classic tab sizes.

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