The favicon shows up on the tab. In some browsers like Chrome and Firefox, the favicon does not appear in the URL field because those browsers only show the protocol (SSL or not). Ref
Option 1: Genesis Child Theme Images folder
Note: frontend only (not good for clients or bookmarking login page)
Drop your favicon.ico to your Genesis child theme’s Images folder. Create one if you don’t have an Images folder. Genesis will automatically grab it.
Option 2: All in One Favicon Plugin
Note: adds to frontend, backend, apple touch icon, and your choice of png, gif, ico, or all
Option 3: Media Library + functions.php
Note: frontend only (not good for clients or bookmarking login page)
- Add favicon (must be png or gif, not ico) to the Media Library in the wp backend
- Add this code to your Genesis child theme’s functions.php file:
//* Add Favicon add_filter( 'genesis_pre_load_favicon', 'custom_favicon' ); function custom_favicon( $&;favicon_url ) { return 'http://www.yourwebsite.com/where/the/image/is/favicon.png'; }
Option 4: Media Library + Genesis Theme Settings
Note: frontend only (not good for clients or bookmarking login page)
- Add favicon (must be png or gif, not ico) to the Media Library in the wp backend
- Add this code WP backend > Genesis Theme Settings > Header and Footer Scripts:
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