Favicon web logo

[proden]

how do I change the favicon web logo?
thanks

[arminunruh]

edit: take a look at my answer below for a better solution

Hey, right now there's no favicon option.
But you can upload a file called "favicon.ico" via ftp to the directory of your wordpress install. Browsers automatically look for the file http://www.yourwebsite.com/favicon.ico and then browsers use that file as the favicon.

[proden]

how do i find the directory of my wordpress install? my hoster is bluehost.
thanks

[arminunruh]

Can you visit your ftp? They may have a webftp or you could use filezilla. Then there should be a directory with the name of your website.
If you can't find it, you can also wait until the next little update. Then I will include a favicon option.

[arminunruh]

Hey, I just got a better idea! You can use this WordPress Plugin:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/favhero-favicon-generator/

That's probably the best solution. Because it supports favicons for many different devices and sizes! :+1:

[arminunruh]

Hey!
With the latest wordpress and lay theme version you don't need a plugin anymore. You can set your favicon like this:
Go to "Customize" -> "Site Title" -> "Site Icon"!

[Hayo Gebauer]

@arminunruh how can I clear the favicon from my cache?
I've deleted it, but it still shows up in my browser...

[arminunruh]

Browsers tend to take a long time to update favicons even if you delete your cache.

[walshmagger]

For cross browser compatibility, seems to be needed two lines for for favicon:

<link rel="shortcut icon" href="http://www.mysite.com/favicon.ico" />
<link rel="icon" href="http://www.mysite.com/favicon.ico" type="image/ico" />