A crisp, high-quality favicon enhances your blog’s brand identity on Blogger. A blurry favicon can detract from your blog’s professional look, but you can fix it easily. This guide explains why favicons appear blurry on Blogger and provides a simple method to achieve a clear favicon, even with PNG images.
Why Does My Favicon Look Blurry on Blogger?
Blogger automatically resizes favicon images, often reducing their resolution and causing blurriness. Unfortunately, Blogger doesn’t natively support PNG icons and compresses images, affecting quality. Understanding this issue is key to fixing your Blogger favicon resolution.
How to Fix a Blurry Favicon on Blogger
Following these steps, you can override Blogger’s default favicon handling and use a high-quality PNG favicon. This 5-step method ensures a clear favicon on Blogger, boosting your blog’s visual appeal.
If you have not added a Favicon to your website, check out the link below to add a favicon first.
Step-by-Step Guide to Fix Low-Resolution Favicon on Blogger
1. Create a High-Quality Favicon
Design a 64x64 pixel PNG favicon for optimal clarity. Upload it to a server (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, or your hosting provider) and note the direct URL.
2. Backup Your Blogger Template
- Log in to Blogger.com.
- Navigate to Theme > Customize dropdown > Backup.
- Click Download to save an offline copy of your template.
3. Edit Your Blogger Template
- From the Customize dropdown, select Edit HTML.
- Use Ctrl + F to locate the <head> tag. Just after the <head> tag, add the following code.
Add Code after the <head> tag.
<link href='https://www.example.com/favicon.png' rel='apple-touch-icon'/>Replace https://www.example.com/favicon.png with the URL of your uploaded favicon from Step 1.
4. Insert Favicon Override Code
Add Code after the <body> tag.
<script>
document.querySelector("link[rel*='icon']").href = "https://www.example.com/favicon.png";
</script>
Replace https://www.example.com/favicon.png with the URL of your uploaded favicon from Step 1.
5. Save and Test
- Click Save to update your theme.
- Open your blog in a browser to verify that the high-quality favicon displays correctly.
Tips for a Clear Favicon on Blogger
- Use PNG for Best Quality: PNG images retain clarity better than ICO files on Blogger.
- Optimal Size: A 64x64 pixel favicon ensures compatibility and sharpness.
- Test Across Browsers: Check your Chrome, Firefox, and Safari favicon to ensure consistency.
- Host Reliably: Use a stable hosting service for your favicon to avoid broken links.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If your favicon still appears blurry or doesn’t load, follow the steps below.
- Verify the favicon URL is correct and accessible.
- Ensure the image is 64x64 pixels and in PNG format.
- Clear your browser cache and reload the page.
- If issues persist, leave a comment below, and I’ll help you troubleshoot!
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