Icon Horse

API

Get favicons for any website with automatic fallbacks

Overview

Icon Horse API provides a simple endpoint to retrieve favicons for any website. Pass a target URL to receive JSON responses containing multiple favicon variants (different sizes, formats like PNG/ICO) and automatic fallback icons if the site lacks a custom favicon. Ideal use cases include enhancing bookmark managers, website preview tools, browser extensions, or CMS platforms needing visual identifiers for external links. The API requires no authentication and delivers optimized, lightweight responses for quick integration.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://icon.horse')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON response format
No authentication required
Automatic fallback icons
Multiple favicon variants

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Icon Horse API free to use?

Yes, the Icon Horse API is free for public use with standard rate limits.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the API does not require authentication or an API key for access.

? What is the response format?

The API returns responses in JSON format, including details about favicon sizes, formats, and fallback options.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Art & Design

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to integrate (simple URL endpoint)
⊕ Reliable fallback options
⊕ No API key needed

Cons

⊖ Rate limits may apply
⊖ No support for custom fallback icons