Icon Finder & Reference

Find icons for your web and app projects. Browse popular icon libraries: Font Awesome, Material Icons, Bootstrap Icons.

About this reference

Search popular icon libraries (Font Awesome, Material Icons and Bootstrap Icons) and jump to the right icon for your project.

Type a keyword like home, user or arrow.

How to use it

  1. Type a keyword.
  2. Choose a library.
  3. Follow the link to copy the icon.

Icon libraries

Font Awesome has thousands of icons, with a free tier. Material Icons follow Google's design language. Bootstrap Icons are open source SVGs. SVG icons scale cleanly and can be coloured with CSS currentColor.

Worked example

Embedding

Inline SVGBest control, no extra request
Icon fontEasy, but blurry if not loaded
SVG spriteGood for many icons

Tips and common mistakes

  • Prefer SVG over icon fonts.
  • Add aria-label for meaningful icons.
  • Use one family consistently.
  • Check each library's licence.
  • Optimise SVGs with SVGO.

Frequently asked questions

Which icon library is best?

Choose by style; all are well maintained.

Are they free?

Each has free options; check the licence.

SVG or font?

SVG is more accessible and sharper.

How do I colour an SVG icon?

Use fill: currentColor.

How big should icons be?

16 to 24px for UI.

Do icons need alt text?

Decorative ones should be hidden from assistive tech.

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