Favicon Downloader: Your Ultimate Tool for Checking and Downloading Favicons

Introduction

Favicon Downloader, also known as FaviconExtractor, is a powerful, free online tool that allows you to instantly check and download favicons from any website. Whether you're a developer, designer, or webmaster, this tool simplifies your workflow and saves valuable time by providing favicons in multiple sizes, from 16x16 to 512x512.

Key features include:

• Instant Favicon Checking: Simply enter a domain and click "Check" to see all available favicon sizes.
• Multiple Size Options: Download favicons in 13 different sizes, including popular options like 16x16, 32x32, 192x192, and 512x512.
• One-Click Downloads: Easily download any favicon size with a single click.
• HTML Code Generation: Get ready-to-use HTML code for both default and larger favicon sizes.
• Free to Use: No registration required. Use Favicon Downloader as often as you need, completely free of charge.

Installation

To set up the Favicon Downloader project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/seadfeng/favicon-downloader.git
   cd favicon-downloader
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install
   # or
   pnpm install
   

Examples

Running the Development Server

To start the development server, run one of the following commands:

npm run dev
# or
# yarn dev
# or
# pnpm dev
# or
bun dev

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser to see the result.

How to Use Favicon Downloader Online

1. Enter the domain you want to check in the input field (e.g., www.example.com).
2. Click the "Check" button.
3. Wait for the tool to fetch and analyze the website's favicons.
4. View the results, showing all available favicon sizes for the website.
5. Click "Download" next to any size to save the favicon to your device.
6. Copy the provided HTML code to easily implement the favicon on your own site.

Free Favicon API

Favicon Downloader also offers a free API that fetches favicons from multiple sources, including web scrapers, Google Favicons, and DuckDuckGo Icons. The API intelligently selects the best source for reliable and comprehensive favicon retrieval.

curl https://www.faviconextractor.com/api/favicon/proxysites.ai

Output JSON example:

{
	"url": "https://www.proxysites.ai/",
	"host": "www.proxysites.ai",
	"status": 200,
	"statusText": "OK",
	"icons": [
		{
			"sizes": "57x57",
			"href": "https://asset.proxysites.ai/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6OCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--e702ab3bb2a064d7cc1961d5791a9cf8066b8c7f/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJwbmciLCJyZXNpemUiOjU3fSwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--92e4e3f0c3ca444ac909ff07bd729cc0955c9a41/proxy%20sites.png"
		},
		{
			"sizes": "16x16",
			"href": "https://asset.proxysites.ai/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6OCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--e702ab3bb2a064d7cc1961d5791a9cf8066b8c7f/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJwbmciLCJyZXNpemUiOjE2fSwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--a249ec28617db7ea4309a9d13a2b4b43d8876d4e/proxy%20sites.png"
		}
	],
	"duration": "5.540 s"
}

Favicon Bookmarklet

For quick access, you can create a bookmarklet in your browser:

1. Create a new bookmark in your browser (e.g., right-click on the bookmarks bar ? "Add bookmark...").
2. Give the bookmark a name (for example, "Show Favicon").
3. Copy the following code into the URL/location field:

   javascript:(function(){let domain=window.location.hostname;window.open(`https://www.faviconextractor.com/api/favicon/${domain}`,'_blank');})();
   

4. Save the bookmark.

Why Use

Favicon Downloader offers numerous advantages for anyone working with websites:

• Save Time: No need to manually search through website code or server directories.
• Comprehensive Results: Get access to multiple favicon sizes that you might not find otherwise.
• Stay Up-to-Date: Ensure you're using the latest favicon for any website you're interested in.
• Perfect for Research: Ideal for competitive analysis or inspiration for your own favicon designs.
• Developer-Friendly: Get HTML code snippets for quick implementation in your projects.

Links

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/seadfeng/favicon-downloader
• Project Homepage: https://www.faviconextractor.com/