Changing an Icon in the address bar of FireFox - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

RogueGypsy · 11-13-2010, 10:14 AM

Does anyone know how or if it's possible to change the icon to the left of a web address in the address bar?

Or if you can change the Icon for a website in the Bookmarks Toolbar?

Jinn · 11-13-2010, 10:35 AM

That's called a Favicon - it's specified by the host website to the browser, and cached on your browser's side. You'll note that TFP's is the cascading letters. I imagine you could find it in the cache and replace it with some other image, but it seems like quite a bit of work. I don't know of any way to change it within the UI of Firefox.

Plan9 · 11-13-2010, 10:41 AM

What are you trying to hide and is it awesome?

Also: One solution to this is to use subfolders.

Jinn · 11-13-2010, 10:45 AM

My memory is a bit foggy, and I can't seem to find the thread.. but now that I think about it, I think I made that cascading T - F - P favicon. Time flies - that must've been at least a couple years ago..

Edit: I lied. http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/tilted-...s-favicon.html - it appears MexicanOnABike made one that got picked instead. Wonder what that little mexican on a bike is doing these days..

RogueGypsy · 11-13-2010, 11:12 AM

Nothing awesome to hide. But after reading your question I was thinking- 'How cool would that be, if I could change each 'blank page' favicon to a different vagina'. Hmmm a dozen vaginas, neatly in a row.......

The OP is because I want to replace the 'blank page' favicons on my bookmarks toolbar. I'm up to a dozen 'blanks' now, just figured it would be easier/faster to identify those sites if they were differentiated by a graphic.

Plan9 · 11-13-2010, 11:18 AM

Don't make me out to be a dirtbag / Jazz. I was thinking guns. And you should see my desktop. I have custom icons for every little OCD thing.

Redlemon · 11-16-2010, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogueGypsy

Does anyone know how or if it's possible to change the icon to the left of a web address in the address bar?

Easy. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/7849/

Plan9 · 11-16-2010, 09:43 AM

Well-well, look who just got browser vag thumbnails for x-mas.

RogueGypsy · 11-16-2010, 01:59 PM

Woo Hoo! I feel like a real ass for not looking at the Firefox add-on page myself.

Thanks

Redlemon · 11-17-2010, 08:39 AM

Well, you didn't know the word "favicon", so it would have been hard to look for it. So don't be too hard on yourself.

Fremen · 07-21-2011, 09:44 AM

Whatever happened to TFP's favicon?
All I see is what looks like a white piece of paper with the top right corner folded down, not the old TFP one.

11-13-2010, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
RogueGypsy Insane Location: The Great NorthWet	Changing an Icon in the address bar of FireFox Does anyone know how or if it's possible to change the icon to the left of a web address in the address bar? Or if you can change the Icon for a website in the Bookmarks Toolbar? __________________ Methods, application and intensity of application vary by the individual. All legal wavers must be signed before 'treatment' begins. Self 'Medicating' is not recommend. However, if necessary, it is best to have an 'assistant' or 'soft landing zone' nearby. Any and all legal issues resulting from improperly applied techniques should be forwarded to: Dewy, Cheatum & Howe, Intercourse, PA 17534. Attn: Anonymous.

11-13-2010, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jinn Lover - Protector - Teacher Location: Seattle, WA	That's called a Favicon - it's specified by the host website to the browser, and cached on your browser's side. You'll note that TFP's is the cascading letters. I imagine you could find it in the cache and replace it with some other image, but it seems like quite a bit of work. I don't know of any way to change it within the UI of Firefox. __________________ "I'm typing on a computer of science, which is being sent by science wires to a little science server where you can access it. I'm not typing on a computer of philosophy or religion or whatever other thing you think can be used to understand the universe because they're a poor substitute in the role of understanding the universe which exists independent from ourselves." - Willravel

11-13-2010, 10:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	What are you trying to hide and is it awesome? Also: One solution to this is to use subfolders. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

11-13-2010, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jinn Lover - Protector - Teacher Location: Seattle, WA	My memory is a bit foggy, and I can't seem to find the thread.. but now that I think about it, I think I made that cascading T - F - P favicon. Time flies - that must've been at least a couple years ago.. Edit: I lied. http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/tilted-...s-favicon.html - it appears MexicanOnABike made one that got picked instead. Wonder what that little mexican on a bike is doing these days.. __________________ "I'm typing on a computer of science, which is being sent by science wires to a little science server where you can access it. I'm not typing on a computer of philosophy or religion or whatever other thing you think can be used to understand the universe because they're a poor substitute in the role of understanding the universe which exists independent from ourselves." - Willravel

11-13-2010, 11:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
RogueGypsy Insane Location: The Great NorthWet	Nothing awesome to hide. But after reading your question I was thinking- 'How cool would that be, if I could change each 'blank page' favicon to a different vagina'. Hmmm a dozen vaginas, neatly in a row....... The OP is because I want to replace the 'blank page' favicons on my bookmarks toolbar. I'm up to a dozen 'blanks' now, just figured it would be easier/faster to identify those sites if they were differentiated by a graphic. __________________ Methods, application and intensity of application vary by the individual. All legal wavers must be signed before 'treatment' begins. Self 'Medicating' is not recommend. However, if necessary, it is best to have an 'assistant' or 'soft landing zone' nearby. Any and all legal issues resulting from improperly applied techniques should be forwarded to: Dewy, Cheatum & Howe, Intercourse, PA 17534. Attn: Anonymous.

11-13-2010, 11:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Don't make me out to be a dirtbag / Jazz. I was thinking guns. And you should see my desktop. I have custom icons for every little OCD thing. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

11-16-2010, 09:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Well-well, look who just got browser vag thumbnails for x-mas. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

11-16-2010, 01:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
RogueGypsy Insane Location: The Great NorthWet	Woo Hoo! I feel like a real ass for not looking at the Firefox add-on page myself. Thanks __________________ Methods, application and intensity of application vary by the individual. All legal wavers must be signed before 'treatment' begins. Self 'Medicating' is not recommend. However, if necessary, it is best to have an 'assistant' or 'soft landing zone' nearby. Any and all legal issues resulting from improperly applied techniques should be forwarded to: Dewy, Cheatum & Howe, Intercourse, PA 17534. Attn: Anonymous.

11-17-2010, 08:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	Well, you didn't know the word "favicon", so it would have been hard to look for it. So don't be too hard on yourself. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

07-21-2011, 09:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	Whatever happened to TFP's favicon? All I see is what looks like a white piece of paper with the top right corner folded down, not the old TFP one. __________________ Google