How to Change Your Site Icon in WordPress
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This guide will show you how to update your website's site icon in WordPress, which appears in browser tabs and bookmarks.
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Here's how to change your site icon in Wordpress
- Access Appearance Settings
From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Appearance section. This is the first step to access your site's visual customization options.
- Open Customizer
Within the Appearance menu, select 'Customize'. This action opens the theme customizer, where you can modify various aspects of your website's design.
- Go to Site Identity
In the customizer sidebar, click on 'Site Identity'. This section allows you to manage your site's title, tagline, and site icon.
- Change Site Icon
Locate the 'Site Icon' section and click 'Change image'. This will open your media library, allowing you to select a new image for your site icon.
- Select and Crop Image
Choose an image from your media library. You may need to crop the image to fit the recommended dimensions. Confirm your selection to proceed.
- Save Changes
After selecting and cropping your image, click 'Save Changes' at the top of the customizer panel. This will apply your new site icon to your website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Site Icon is a small image that represents your website. It appears in browser tabs, bookmark bars, and within WordPress mobile apps, helping users identify your site.
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