Modern Favicon Implementation: SVG, PNG Sizes, and Web Manifest Guide

The days of needing dozens of ICO sizes for Internet Explorer are gone. Modern browsers support crisp SVG vector favicons with light/dark mode adaptability and streamlined PNG fallbacks.

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Minimal Modern Favicon Setup (2026)

<!-- 1. SVG favicon for modern browsers (supports dark mode!) -->
<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.svg" type="image/svg+xml" />

<!-- 2. Standard 32x32 PNG fallback -->
<link rel="icon" href="/favicon-32x32.png" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" />

<!-- 3. Apple Touch Icon for iOS home screen bookmarks -->
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/apple-touch-icon.png" sizes="180x180" />

<!-- 4. Web App Manifest for Android PWA installability -->
<link rel="manifest" href="/site.webmanifest" />

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