Official statement
Google Search only supports one favicon per site, where the site is defined by the site name (domain-level or subdomain-level, including the homepage). Updating favicons takes time as they are updated individually, so patience is required after implementation.
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TL;DR
Google supports only one favicon per site. This limitation applies to both domains and subdomains. Get ready for a wait during updates.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Google autorise-t-il plusieurs favicons par domaine ?
Non, Google ne supporte qu'un seul favicon par domaine ou sous-domaine.
Pourquoi mon favicon n'apparaît-il pas immédiatement ?
Les favicons sont mis à jour individuellement et cela peut prendre du temps.
Comment un favicon influence-t-il le SEO ?
Indirectement, il contribue à l'expérience utilisateur et à la reconnaissance de la marque.
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