Why do browsers have circular logos? [closed]

They implemented logo-based spinners in the upper-right corner of their browser interfaces to indicate page loading progress while we were staring at blank screens hooked to dial-up connections.

1. Why are browser logos round?
2. What is the browser logo?
3. When did Firefox change its logo?

Why are browser logos round?

From a marketing standpoint, familiarity is a big selling point. Therefore, you want to make sure that the branding of your browser is similar to other major browsers out there. That being said, the original logo/icon for the internet was a globe. Therefore there is underlying subtlety in these logos also.

What is the browser logo?

A favicon, or browser icon, is a small square image that displays next to a page's title in browser tabs and in other places across the web. Adding a custom favicon makes your site recognizable in a browser full of tabs or bookmarks. All Squarespace sites start with our default cube favicon.

When did Firefox change its logo?

However, in 2019, Mozilla showed a new look to the public that featured a brand redesign. According to Mozilla, its logo change was to reflect the software company's aspirations to offer more products and services, rather than just a browser alone.