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Favicon examples

Compare 12 favicon examples at actual tab sizes. Browse letters, simple shapes and emoji, with light and dark previews.

12 examples
Single initial at 16 pixelsSingle initial

Single initial

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One heavy letter stays distinct at 16 px. Extra space keeps it away from the edge.

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Rounded initial at 16 pixelsRounded initial

Rounded initial

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A familiar lowercase shape makes a compact mark without needing a complete word.

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Editorial initial at 16 pixelsEditorial initial

Editorial initial

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A substantial serif gives an editorial identity more character than a full wordmark.

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Two-letter monogram at 16 pixelsTwo-letter monogram

Two-letter monogram

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Two short letters can work, but compare the 16 px version before adding more text.

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Developer mark at 16 pixelsDeveloper mark

Developer mark

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Paired brackets suggest code with a recognizable silhouette and no tiny details.

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Positive space at 16 pixelsPositive space

Positive space

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A bold plus holds up at small sizes. Simple symbols need a distinctive color or context.

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Open circle at 16 pixelsOpen circle

Open circle

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A thick ring leaves a clear counter. Thin outlines would be harder to see at 16 px.

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Number mark at 16 pixelsNumber mark

Number mark

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A single number is useful when it already belongs to the product identity.

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Launch icon at 16 pixelsLaunch icon

Launch icon

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The rocket's diagonal silhouette reads quickly. Small window details are secondary.

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Twemoji · CC BY 4.0

Growth icon at 16 pixelsGrowth icon

Growth icon

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Two leaves are enough to suggest growth. Check the green against both tab themes.

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Twemoji · CC BY 4.0

Cafe icon at 16 pixelsCafe icon

Cafe icon

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A familiar object can replace text. The cup needs enough contrast on a light tab.

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Twemoji · CC BY 4.0

Energy icon at 16 pixelsEnergy icon

Energy icon

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A clean lightning silhouette avoids detail, but yellow is less visible on white.

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Twemoji · CC BY 4.0

Favicon ideas that work at 16 pixels

These are downloadable design samples, not a collection of other companies' trademarks. Compare the actual-size preview before judging the enlarged icon. A memorable outline, substantial strokes and a clear foreground/background difference matter more here than elaborate detail.

Use a single initial when the full wordmark is too wide. A simple symbol can work when it already represents the product. An emoji is a quick option for a personal site or small project, but it will not be a unique brand mark.

For the design process, see the square-logo guide. To check an existing image in more browser contexts, use favicon preview.

Make these favicon designs your own

The letter and shape samples are original FaviconMaker examples, free to reuse without attribution. Start with your own initial in the favicon generator for a more personal result. Check the name and symbol against existing brands before adopting a public identity.

Credits for the emoji favicon examples

The four emoji samples use Twemoji by Twitter and contributors, rasterized and resized under CC BY 4.0. Attribution is required when you use them. The emoji favicon generator includes full packs with attribution files.