Introduction:
Favicons are the small icons that show up next to your website name in browser tabs and search results. Recently, many website owners, including us, noticed an issue where our favicon wasn’t showing up in Google search results or it was only showing on some pages. After looking into it, we found out that this is a problem on Google’s side, not ours.
The Problem:
Here’s what we noticed:
- Our favicon wasn’t showing up in Google search results, even though it was set up correctly on our website.
- Sometimes the favicon appeared on some pages, but not on others.
We checked everything on our side—our website settings and favicon files—and everything seemed fine.
What We Found:
We did the following to make sure everything was okay on our end:
- Double-checked that the favicon file was in the right place.
- Checked the code on our website to make sure the favicon was set up correctly.
- Cleared our browser cache and tested on different devices.
- Checked Google Search Console for any errors.
Everything looked fine on our side, but we found out that other websites were having the same problem. So, we realized that the issue was likely on Google’s side.
What’s Causing the Issue?
After looking into it more, we found out this is a glitch on Google’s side. Sometimes, when Google makes updates or changes, things like favicons can stop working correctly. This is a temporary issue, and Google is likely working to fix it.
What Should You Do?
If you’re facing the same issue, don’t worry. Since this is a problem from Google’s side, there’s nothing you need to fix on your website. But here are a few things you can do:
- Check your favicon setup to make sure it’s done right.
- Keep an eye on Google Search Console for any updates.
- Be patient—Google will probably fix the issue soon.
Conclusion:
It’s frustrating when something as small as a favicon doesn’t work properly, but the good news is this problem is coming from Google. There’s no need to make any changes on your website. Just wait, and the favicon should show up correctly again soon.
If you’ve noticed this issue on your website, feel free to share your experience in the comments. We’re all in this together!