Has anyone successfully implemented an animated favicon with javascript in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is indeed possible to implement an animated favicon with JavaScript in Webflow. The favicon is the small icon that appears in the browser tab next to the page title. While Webflow provides a built-in option to upload a static favicon image, adding animation to the favicon requires some coding work. Here's how you can achieve it:

  1. Prepare the animated favicon:
  • Create a series of icons/frames that make up the animation. These can be in PNG or GIF format.
  • Ensure each frame has the same dimensions as the default favicon (16x16 pixels for a standard favicon).
  1. Upload the animated favicon to your Webflow project:
  • On the Webflow Designer, navigate to the Site Settings (gear icon) of your project.
  • Go to the "Custom Code" tab.
  • Under the "Head Code" section, insert the following code:
    ```html \`\`\`
  • Replace path-to-your-animated-favicon with the URL or relative path to your animated favicon file.
  1. Add the JavaScript code to make the favicon animated:
  • Inside the Webflow Designer or Editor, navigate to the page where you want the animated favicon.
  • Add an HTML Embed component to the page by clicking the '+' icon.
  • Insert the following JavaScript code into the HTML Embed's embedded code section:
    ```javascript ```
  • Replace the animationFrames array with the names of your animation frames.
  • Adjust the interval time in setInterval to control the animation speed (in milliseconds).
  1. Publish your Webflow site:
  • Once you have added the code and made any necessary adjustments, publish your site to see the animated favicon in action.

Please note that implementing an animated favicon requires knowledge of JavaScript and coding. If you're unfamiliar with writing JavaScript code, you might want to consult with a developer or seek additional resources to help you with this implementation.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I create a static favicon in Webflow?
  2. Can I customize the favicon for different pages in my Webflow site?
  3. Are there any tools or online generators available to create animated favicons?