: An optional parameter to request a specific size (e.g., 16, 32, 64, or 128 pixels).
: If a site does not have a favicon or the API cannot reach it, it returns a generic globe or page icon as a fallback. Limitations for Developers <img style="" src="https://www.google.com/s2/fa...
: While there are no strict published rate limits, aggressive usage may lead to requests being throttled. Get favicons from any domain using a hidden google API : An optional parameter to request a specific size (e
The URL https://www.google.com/s2/favicons belongs to , an unofficial and undocumented service that allows developers to retrieve the favicon (website icon) for any public domain. It is widely used in dashboards, browser extensions, and applications to add visual brand identification to external links. Key Features and Parameters Get favicons from any domain using a hidden
While convenient, reviewers from Logo.dev and dev.to highlight several risks for production use:
The service works via a simple using the following structure: https://google.com
If the requested size is unavailable, the API typically returns the largest available size provided by the source website or a default fallback.