The complexity of downloading favicons

Re:The complexity of downloading favicons by tsukurimashou on Thursday February 13, 2020 @08:29AM (#22317534)

I remember having similar issues a few years ago, I think I ended up using a google service to capture favicons (can't seem to find it anymore)

EDIT: Found it! https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=

(simply add a domain name after '=' and it will return the website favicon)

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Re:The complexity of downloading favicons by simplecto on Thursday February 13, 2020 @08:52AM (#22317697)

Funny how google keeps this service around indefinitely but will kill off any number of other services :-) Though, I'm sure this is much cheaper to keep the lights on vs. something like Wave (RIP) or Plus.

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Re:The complexity of downloading favicons by Drew_ on Thursday February 13, 2020 @11:27AM (#22318953)

I've used this in a side project and it's still very hit or miss. Especially depending on how you format your domain URL.

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Re:The complexity of downloading favicons by scottdeto on Thursday February 13, 2020 @08:44AM (#22317642)

I came here to post this same tip.

"<img src="https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=news.ycombinator.c... />"

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Re:The complexity of downloading favicons by jessaustin on Thursday February 13, 2020 @10:14AM (#22318308)

Be advised... while this img tag is ok for embedding, clicking on the link in HN reveals an extra quote character.

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Re:The complexity of downloading favicons by underthensun on Thursday February 13, 2020 @10:49AM (#22318630)

Is this a tool that Google made public to developers use or people just found it?

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