Wix sites start with a default favicon — and on free sites it can be hard to miss.
This guide shows you exactly how to change favicon on Wix, what you need to do it (plan + domain), what file to upload, and how to verify it’s actually live (not just saved in Settings).
Official reference (Wix): Adding a Favicon to Your Site
Before you start (Wix requirements)
Wix’s favicon feature has a couple of requirements that can block you:
- You typically need a Premium plan and a connected domain to use a custom favicon.
- Your site needs to be published before you can add/change the favicon.
If you’re on a free Wix URL and you can’t find the favicon setting, this is usually why.
Quick steps: change favicon on Wix
- Create a square favicon image (recommendation: 96×96 or 192×192 PNG; or SVG if you prefer).
- Open your site’s Dashboard.
- Go to Settings.
- Click Website settings.
- Under Favicon, click Upload Image.
- Choose your file → save/publish.
If you want a clean icon set (including the tiny 16×16/32×32 sizes), generate a pack first:
On Wix, the favicon setting lives in your dashboard. If the option is missing, it’s usually a plan/domain issue.
What file format should you use for Wix?
Wix supports common favicon formats, including:
- PNG (best default; supports transparency)
- JPG (works, but not ideal for transparency)
- ICO (older, but widely recognized)
- SVG (modern; good for simple shapes)
If your logo isn’t perfectly square, PNG with a transparent background is usually the most forgiving.
What size favicon should you upload?
There are two “worlds” of favicon sizing:
- Browser tabs often render around 16×16.
- Search results (like Google) may have their own requirements (commonly a multiple of 48px, unless SVG).
If you want one practical default for Wix uploads: 192×192 PNG (square, simple design).
Favicon not updating on Wix (what to try)
Browsers cache favicons hard. If you changed it in Wix but still see the old one:
- Confirm you published after changing the favicon.
- Open your site in an Incognito window.
- Hard refresh (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + R).
- Restart the browser (favicon caches can be stubborn).
If you want a more technical verification (status codes, MIME types, redirects), use: Favicon not showing.
How to verify your Wix favicon is live
Use one of these:
- Open the live site and inspect the
<head>(View Source) forrel="icon". - Run Favicon Checker against your Wix domain.
If the checker shows your favicon URL returning HTML instead of an image, something is rewriting the URL (rare on Wix, but possible with custom domains + proxies).
Video: Wix favicon walkthrough
FAQ
Why can’t I change my Wix favicon?
Most commonly: you’re on a free plan (or don’t have a connected domain), or your site isn’t published yet.
Why doesn’t my favicon show in Google results?
Google needs to recrawl your site and decides whether to show it. Even if you meet guidelines, it’s not guaranteed.
Should I use an SVG favicon on Wix?
SVG can look very crisp for simple icon marks. If your favicon is a detailed logo, PNG is often safer.
Next steps
- Build a favicon pack from one source image: Favicon Generator
- Validate your live favicon URLs: Favicon Checker
- Learn the basics: What Is a Favicon
Helpful external links
- Wix help: Adding a Favicon to Your Site
- Google favicon guidelines (search results): Define a favicon to show in search results
