How does Apple Safari load favicons?

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

Does Apple Safari 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 Apple Safari?

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

Favicon for Apple Safari

Safari on macOS and iOS combines favicon link tags with Apple Touch icons for home screen additions.

Engine

webkit

Preferred size

180×180

Formats

ICO, PNG, SVG

Supported formats

ICO favicon support
PNG favicon support
SVG favicon support
Preferred tab size: 180×180
Webkit rendering engine

Browser-specific quirks

iOS home screen icons must be opaque PNG—transparency shows black fringes.
Safari pinned tabs on macOS historically used monochrome SVG masks; PNG still needed elsewhere.
iCloud synced tabs reuse cached icons across devices.
Favorites sync may delay icon updates up to 24 hours.
WebKit may prefer the largest apple-touch-icon when multiple sizes exist.

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All devices

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Frequently asked questions

1How does Apple Safari load favicons?: Apple Safari discovers favicons via link tags in the document head and default requests to /favicon.ico. This page lists supported formats and preferred sizes.
2Does Apple Safari 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 Apple Safari?: Browsers cache favicons aggressively. Hard-refresh, clear cache, or rename the file when testing changes in Apple Safari.