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How to Change Favicon in Joomla

Updated on:
May 13, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to update your Joomla site's favicon in minutes.

Quick summary

Changing the favicon in Joomla requires navigating to Site Template Styles via the System menu and uploading a custom icon through the Template Options panel. Once saved, the new favicon appears in browser tabs across your entire Joomla website.


Steps

  1. Navigate to the System menu to access core website configuration options.
  2. Access Site Template Styles to manage your website's visual appearance and layout options.
  3. Open the template (shaper_helixultimate - Default) to customize your site's primary design.
  4. Explore Template Options to access powerful customization features for your site design.
  5. Open the Basic settings panel to modify fundamental site appearance options.
  6. Scroll down to locate the Favicon section — the small icon that appears in browser tabs.
  7. Select the favicon upload area to upload or choose your custom favicon image.
  8. Choose your preferred favicon image from your media library.
  9. Click Select to confirm the image selection and apply it to your template.
  10. Review your customization options before finalizing your template changes.
  11. Click Save to apply the new favicon to your Joomla website.

📌 Why this matters

The Joomla favicon is a small but critical branding element that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, and search results, reinforcing site identity at every touchpoint. Knowing how to change the favicon in Joomla through the Template Styles panel gives site administrators full control over their site's visual branding without requiring code edits. For businesses and content creators using Joomla, keeping brand assets like the favicon up to date ensures a professional, consistent user experience across all browsers and devices.
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