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Emoji Favicon for Ghost

Add an emoji favicon to your Ghost publication by editing the theme’s default.hbs.

rocket favicon preview
<link rel="icon" href="https://emojifavicons.com/rocket">

How to add an emoji favicon to Ghost

1

Download your theme

Ghost Admin › Settings › Design › Change theme › Download your active theme.

2

Edit default.hbs

Open default.hbs and add the favicon inside <head>.

{{!-- default.hbs --}}
<link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="https://emojifavicons.com/rocket">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="https://emojifavicons.com/apple-touch-icon/rocket">
3

Re-upload the theme

Zip the theme folder and re-upload via Ghost Admin.

Popular emoji favicons for Ghost

Click any emoji to see the Ghost-specific install snippet.

Troubleshooting

Ghost Admin favicon override

General › Publication icon — clear it to let your theme favicon take over.

Code Injection losing on theme update

Use Ghost Admin › Code Injection › Site Header to persist across theme updates.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work on Ghost Pro?

Yes. Ghost Pro allows theme uploads and code injection.

What about the Members area?

The Members portal uses the same favicon.

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