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[โ All Video Game favicon formats](/video-game-favicon)
# Video Game Favicon for WordPress
The Video Game emoji ๐ฎ as a favicon, wired into WordPress in under a minute. The Video Game emoji ๐ฎ shows a black gaming controller.
[Download ICO](https://emojifavicons.com/video-game.ico)
[All formats โ](/video-game-favicon)
## WordPress install snippet
Add an emoji favicon to your WordPress site in 60 seconds. No plugin, no image upload, no Media Library clutter โ just a single line in your theme.
```
// Add to functions.php
add_action('wp_head', function () {
echo '';
echo '';
});
```
## Why the Video Game emoji?
The Video Game emoji ๐ฎ shows a black gaming controller. Core emoji for gaming content โ Twitch streams, esports tournaments (League of Legends Worlds, CS2 Majors, Valorant Champions), console launches (PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch), and game-release posts. Also used in "gamer mode" gym / study captions and Let's-Play YouTube culture.
**Common uses in product UI:** Twitch streaming and gamer bios, Esports tournament coverage, Console and game-release announcements.
**WordPress fit:** The Video Game favicon ๐ฎ is a one-line `` tag, so it plays well with WordPressโs theme editor and publish flow. No asset pipeline, no image compression, no cache-bust headaches.
## Related Activities favicons for WordPress
[๐ Balloon](/balloon-favicon-for-wordpress)
[๐ Christmas Tree](/christmas-tree-favicon-for-wordpress)
[๐ Confetti](/confetti-ball-favicon-for-wordpress)
## Use Video Game on another framework
[Next.js](/video-game-favicon-for-nextjs)
[React](/video-game-favicon-for-react)
[Shopify](/video-game-favicon-for-shopify)
[All frameworks โ](/video-game-favicon)
## FAQ
**How do I add the Video Game emoji as a favicon in WordPress?**
Paste the WordPress snippet above into your project. It takes under a minute and requires no image upload, no plugin, and no build step.
**Does the Video Game favicon work on WordPress in production?**
Yes. The SVG is served from a global edge network and cached by WordPressโs standard HTTP cache. It adds no measurable load time.
**Can I customize the Video Game favicon without leaving WordPress?**
Yes โ append URL parameters like `?shape=circle&bg=f59e0b` or `?size=128`. No redeploy needed.
**What does the Video Game emoji mean?**
The Video Game emoji ๐ฎ shows a black gaming controller. Core emoji for gaming content โ Twitch streams, esports tournaments (League of Legends Worlds, CS2 Majors, Valorant Champions), console launches (PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch), and game-release posts. Also used in "gamer mode" gym / study captions and Let's-Play YouTube culture.
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*Source: [emojifavicons.com](https://emojifavicons.com)*