How does Opera load favicons?

Opera discovers favicons via link tags in the document head and default requests to /favicon.ico. This page lists supported formats and preferred sizes.

Does Opera support SVG favicons?

Support varies by version and platform. Always provide PNG and ICO fallbacks even when shipping SVG.

Why is my favicon not updating in Opera?

Browsers cache favicons aggressively. Hard-refresh, clear cache, or rename the file when testing changes in Opera.

Favicon for Opera

Opera builds on Chromium and therefore shares Chrome's favicon discovery through link tags and /favicon.

Engine

blink

Preferred size

32×32

Formats

ICO, PNG, SVG

Supported formats

ICO favicon support
PNG favicon support
SVG favicon support
Preferred tab size: 32×32
Blink rendering engine

Browser-specific quirks

Speed Dial caches icons separately from tab favicons.
Opera Mini proxies may rewrite favicon requests on slow networks.
Sidebar messengers show tiny icons—test at 16×16.
Crypto wallet popups inherit site favicons for phishing awareness.
Opera GX themes do not recolor third-party favicons.

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Frequently asked questions

1How does Opera load favicons?: Opera discovers favicons via link tags in the document head and default requests to /favicon.ico. This page lists supported formats and preferred sizes.
2Does Opera support SVG favicons?: Support varies by version and platform. Always provide PNG and ICO fallbacks even when shipping SVG.
3Why is my favicon not updating in Opera?: Browsers cache favicons aggressively. Hard-refresh, clear cache, or rename the file when testing changes in Opera.