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How to Change WordPress Favicon

This is a quick tutorial on how to change a favicon in WordPress. This will then change the WordPress logo in the browser tab to whatever logo you upload.

WordPress Favicon

First, go to Appearance / Customize.

Favicon WordPress

Then click on Site Identity. Depending on what theme you are using, this left sidebar might look slightly different, so you might have to look a bit to find the place to change the site icon.

Change Favicon WordPress

Next click on Select site icon.

WordPress Favicon Change

Click on Select Files to upload your new favicon.

WordPress Change Favicon

Pick the image you want to use and click Open. Ideally use a square image at least 512 pixel in width and height.

WordPress Add Favicon

After uploading, pick the image in the media library and click Select.

Add Favicon to WordPress

In Crop image you can then either Skip cropping, if the image is already perfect or move the border around and finish by clicking Crop image.

How to Change WordPress Logo in Browser Tab

Then, finish the process by clicking Publish. That’s it, your new favicon should now show up in your browser tab.