Title: Forma Favicon Author: Justus Deitert Published: April 12, 2026 Last modified: April 13, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/forma-favicon/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3504579) # Forma Favicon By [Justus Deitert](https://profiles.wordpress.org/justusdeitert/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/forma-favicon.1.0.3.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/forma-favicon/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/forma-favicon/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/forma-favicon/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/forma-favicon/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/forma-favicon/) ## Description Forma Favicon is a modern favicon generator built into your WordPress admin. Upload any image — PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, or SVG — and the plugin generates every favicon format and size your site needs, all from a single source. **What it generates:** * `favicon.ico` with 16×16, 32×32, and 48×48 embedded * Apple Touch Icon (180×180) * Android Chrome icons (192×192 and 512×512) * `site.webmanifest` for PWA support * `browserconfig.xml` for Windows tiles **Icon styling controls:** * Adjustable padding (0–40%) to give your icon breathing room * Border radius (0–50%) for rounded or circular icons * Custom icon background color behind transparent images * Configurable theme color and background color for manifests **Live preview:** * Browser-tab mockup shows exactly how your favicon will look * Light and dark mode toggle to preview against both backgrounds * Changes update in real time via client-side canvas rendering * “Unsaved” indicator when settings differ from the generated output **Smart features:** * Detects and resolves conflicts with other favicon plugins * Automatically overrides the WordPress default Site Icon * SVG source images are rasterized client-side before upload * Clean admin page under **Appearance Favicon** ### Source Code The full uncompressed source code (TypeScript/TSX, SCSS) and build configuration are available on GitHub: https://github.com/justusdeitert/forma-favicon The `build/` directory is generated from `src/` using `@wordpress/scripts` with a custom webpack configuration. To build from source: 1. Clone the repository: `git clone https://github.com/justusdeitert/forma-favicon. git` 2. Install dependencies: `npm install` 3. Run the build: `npm run build` ## Installation 1. Upload the `forma-favicon` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu 3. Go to **Appearance Favicon** 4. Upload a source image and click **Generate Favicons** #### Requirements * WordPress 6.2 or higher * PHP 7.4 or higher with the GD extension enabled ## FAQ ### What image formats can I use as a source? PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, and SVG. SVG files are converted to raster images client-side before processing. ### What favicon sizes are generated? 16×16, 32×32, 48×48 (bundled into favicon.ico), 180×180 (Apple Touch Icon), 192× 192 and 512×512 (Android Chrome / PWA). ### Does this replace the WordPress Site Icon? Yes. When Forma Favicon is active and favicons have been generated, it automatically overrides the default WordPress Site Icon output to avoid duplicates. ### What happens if I have another favicon plugin installed? Forma Favicon detects known conflicting plugins (like Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator) and gives you the option to deactivate or delete them from the settings page. ### Can I use a transparent PNG? Absolutely. You can set a background color behind transparent images using the icon background color option, or leave it transparent. ### Where are the generated files stored? All files are saved to `wp-content/uploads/favicon/`. ### Will deactivating the plugin remove my favicons? No. Generated files remain in the uploads directory. You can delete them from the plugin settings before deactivating if you want a clean removal. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7a19fdecb1653c4dea3e45b46a9a1b5df558234ea1affe2e4b85cb6d52449c84? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Simple favicon plugin that mostly delivers](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-favicon-plugin-that-mostly-delivers/)󠁿 [wp103](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wp103/) May 6, 2026 Forma Favicon is straightforward to set up and covers all the relevant icon sizes you’d expect. It also generates a web app manifest, which is a nice bonus if you’re aiming for PWA compatibility. The main drawbacks are small but worth knowing. The favicon didn’t show up on mobile in my testing (probably a caching issue), and there’s no preview for the background color or border radius settings, so you’re adjusting those a bit blind. I covered it in detail in my latest Plugin Check video on@wordpress103 on YouTube. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/forma-favicon/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Forma Favicon” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Justus Deitert ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/justusdeitert/) [Translate “Forma Favicon” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/forma-favicon) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/forma-favicon/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/forma-favicon/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/forma-favicon/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/forma-favicon/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.3 * Add image crop tool for non-square source images * Rename generate button to Generate & Apply * Drop standalone 16×16 PNG favicon output * Fix box shadow on tab icon in browser preview #### 1.0.2 * Add .distignore to exclude dev files from plugin package * Include compiled build assets in distribution #### 1.0.1 * Add WordPress.org plugin icons (128×128 and 256×256) #### 1.0.0 * Initial release * Upload PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, or SVG as favicon source * Generate all standard sizes: 16×16, 32×32, 48×48, 180×180, 192×192, 512×512 * Create favicon.ico with multiple sizes embedded * Generate site.webmanifest and browserconfig.xml * Configurable theme color and background color * Icon styling: padding, border radius, and icon background color * Live browser-tab preview with light/dark mode toggle * Real-time client-side canvas preview * Unsaved changes indicator * Conflict detection for other favicon plugins * Automatic WordPress Site Icon override ## Meta * Version **1.0.3** * Last updated **3 weeks ago** * Active installations **100+** * WordPress version ** 6.2 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [favicon](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/favicon/)[generator](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/generator/) [icon](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/icon/)[site icon](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/site-icon/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/forma-favicon/advanced/) ## Ratings 4 out of 5 stars. * [ 0 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/forma-favicon/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 1 4-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/forma-favicon/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/forma-favicon/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/forma-favicon/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/forma-favicon/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/forma-favicon/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/forma-favicon/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Justus Deitert ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/justusdeitert/) ## Support Got something to say? 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