The tiny brand icon shown in a browser tab, bookmark, or address bar. Because it is so small, it is usually a stripped-down version of the logo.
Synonyms
- site icon
- shortcut icon
- tab icon
Related terms
In plain words
- the little icon in a browser tab
- the tiny logo next to a web address
Usage example
Their full logo was too detailed for a favicon, so they used just the initial.
Don't confuse with…
- app iconA favicon appears in browser tabs; an app icon is the larger, rounder icon on a phone home screen.
Categories
- Branding & identity