Favicon Detector

Favicon Detector

A simple way to detect website icons.

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What is Favicon Detector?

Favicon Detector is a versatile Firefox add-on that seamlessly scans and deciphers website icons. The list of icons it identifies includes Favicon, Icon, Apple Touch Icon, msapplication-TileImage, msapplication-config, Web App Manifest, Fluid Icon, and Mask Icon. With a single click on the extension button, users can uncover a plethora of hidden or obscure icons on any website they are visiting.

Merlin
Stats
Stats date:
Users: 736 ▼ -16
Rating: 4.00 (17)
Version: 3.1.0 (Last updated: 2023-02-10)
Creation date: 2018-02-20
Weekly download count: 24
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 2.54M
Email: Click to see
URLs: Website
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
Merlin
Summary

Click the extension button to detect current website's icons.

Support:

  • Favicon
  • Icon
  • Apple Touch Icon
  • msapplication-TileImage
  • msapplication-config
  • Web App Manifest
  • Fluid Icon
  • Mask Icon

Github: https://github.com/BlackGlory/favicon-detector

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works perfectly
  • Finds website icons easily
  • Simple and light
  • Useful for downloading favicons
Cons
  • Doesn't work with Firefox 68 esr version
Most mentioned
  • Useful for finding icons
  • Issues with certain Firefox versions
  • Comparisons to 'Get Favicon' in Chrome
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Safety
Risk impact

Favicon Detector may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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