# Favicon Detector

> A simple way to detect website icons.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/favicon-detector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/favicon-detector)

## Overview

- **ID:** `favicon-detector`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BlackGlory
- **Category:** web-development,other
- **Daily users:** 646
- **Weekly downloads:** 7
- **Rating:** 4.28 / 5 (18 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-29
- **First published:** 2018-02-20
- **Size:** 2.24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/favicon-detector/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/BlackGlory/favicon-detector/issues](https://github.com/BlackGlory/favicon-detector/issues)

## Description

Favicon Detector is a user-friendly Chrome extension that lets you quickly detect the icons used on any website. With just one click, it reveals all supported icons such as favicons, Apple Touch Icons, Web App Manifests, and more. This extension supports a comprehensive range of icon types including basic favicons, msapplication icons, fluid icons, and mask icons, making it perfect for developers and designers who want to inspect website branding elements.

Discover all website icons without digging through complex code. It's a simple yet powerful tool to identify and extract icons that enhance website appearance and functionality. Check out the project's source and contribute on [GitHub](https://github.com/BlackGlory/favicon-detector).

## Rankings

- #4,274 — Overall
- #9 — detect
- #31 — icon
- #58 — ai tech
- #237 — touch

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `scripting`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

### Pros

- Works as intended
- Lightweight and simple
- Effective in downloading favicons
- Clean and clean interface
- Long-term reliable performance

### Cons

- Certain versions do not work with specific Firefox versions
- Basic functionality may not be suitable for all users
- Limited features compared to other addons

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/favicon-detector)