metadata · metadata.favicon.missing
No favicon declared
Google shows favicons beside organic results on mobile. Without one you get a generic globe and lose brand recognition in the SERP.
Why it matters
Google now shows favicons next to organic results on mobile. A missing favicon means a generic globe icon and lower brand recognition.
Example fix
<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico" sizes="any" />\n<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/apple-touch-icon.png" />
Authoritative reference
https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/favicon-in-search
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