Favicon Switcher

Replace ugly favicon by using your own images! Favicon Switcher allows you to customize the favicons for the sites that you visit. All you need to do is simply giving a url pattern and picking an image. Happy Browsing!
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Favicon Switcher is a Chrome extension that empowers you to customize the favicons of websites you visit by replacing them with your own images. Simply enter a URL pattern and upload the image you want to use as a favicon. The extension stores images locally for enhanced privacy and supports complex URL pattern matching using JavaScript regular expressions.

Key features include easy uploading of images via drag-and-drop or URL input, enabling or disabling specific patterns, and simple management of your favicon replacements. While it cannot modify favicons on internal browser pages or most bookmarks, Favicon Switcher offers a unique way to personalize your browsing experience by making site icons more visually appealing and tailored to your preferences.

Manifest V2 Productivity Design Privacy & Security Utilities
By:
Saber
Daily users:
1,965+ 13
Rating:
3.80
(60)
Version:
0.4.0 Last updated: 2024-09-03
Version code:
5802778
Creation date:
2019-11-18
Risk:
High risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • notifications
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size:
44.39K
Email:
se*****@seanfeng.dev
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

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# 2,058 ▲ 10
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User reviews

Favicon Switcher is praised for its simplicity and usefulness in customizing tab favicons, improving productivity especially for users managing multiple similar tabs. However, a major drawback is its inability to change bookmark icons, limiting its utility. Other issues include increased RAM consumption for some users and loss of favicon changes after closing Firefox. Despite these problems, users find it helpful and easy to use, enhancing their browsing experience.
Pros
  • Easy to use and install, making the browser tabs look nicer and more organized.
  • Effectively changes favicons of tabs based on URL patterns, improving productivity for users with multiple similar tabs, such as different Google documents.
  • Useful for customizing favicons of pinned tabs, helping users distinguish between similar sites at a glance.
  • Helpful for users switching to Firefox by providing familiar UI improvements through favicon customization.
Cons
  • Does not work on bookmark icons; custom favicons only appear on tabs, not in bookmarks toolbar or menu.
  • Some users experienced significant RAM usage increase, reducing performance and making it unsuitable for certain setups.
  • The add-on fails to retain favicon customization after restarting Firefox.
  • Lack of a direct donation option or "buy-a-coffee" button for supporting the developer.
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 18876953, 2025-04-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Favicon Switcher requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Favicon Switcher is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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