Overview
Learn how to claim your social media profile on Favikon using the Chrome extension. This guide walks you through the complete process—from account setup to successful profile verification.
Additionally, note that access to other creators' profiles is restricted based on your account type, and the Creator Plan is limited to analyzing your own content.
When to Use This
Use this guide if you are a content creator or influencer who wants to:
Take control of your Favikon profile and edit your information
Access detailed analytics and insights about your performance
Connect with brands and showcase your influence across platforms
Track your rankings and growth metrics in your niche- Understand that viewing other creators' profiles requires upgrading to a Business plan
This is essential for creators who want to leverage Favikon’s Creator Plan features for influencer marketing and brand partnerships.
However, note that the Creator Plan is specifically designed for analyzing your own content and does not allow access to other creators' profiles.
✅ Step-by-Step Instructions
Prerequisites
A computer or laptop (Favikon is not compatible with mobile devices)
Google Chrome browser
Active public social media accounts you want to claim
Step 1: Create Your Favikon Account
Visit https://app.favikon.com and sign up for a free account
Fill out your personal information
Check your inbox and confirm your email by clicking the verification link
Step 2: Confirm Creator Plan Access
Log into creator.favikon.com
On the left sidebar, check for the “Creator” label under your profile icon
If missing, verify you're on the Creator Plan
Step 3: Download the Chrome Extension
Go to My Profile from the left menu
Click Account Settings
Go to Account and scroll down till you see the Chrome Extension
Install and pin it in your browser
Step 4: Configure Extension Permissions
In Chrome, go to
chrome://extensions/Click Details on the Favikon extension
Turn ON “Automatically allow access on the following sites”
Ensure the extension is updated to the latest version
Step 5: Claim Your Social Media Profile
Log into the social media account you want to claim (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
Navigate to your profile page (must be public and have at least 1 follower)
Click the Favikon extension icon
Click “Claim My Profile” in the extension popup
Step 6: Verify Successful Connection
Return to your Favikon dashboard
Your claimed profile will now appear under verified accounts
Want to Claim More Profiles?
Repeat Steps 5–6 for each additional platform (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Twitch).
FAQs & Troubleshooting
Q: Why can’t I view other profiles or see information?
A: Viewing other creators' profiles requires upgrading to a premium plan. The Creator Plan is limited to analyzing your own content.
Q: The “Claim My Profile” button doesn't appear
Make sure extension permissions are enabled (auto-access on all sites)
Confirm you're logged into both Favikon and your social profile in the same browser
Ensure you're on your actual profile page, not a post or feed
Q: I'm logged in but still see a “Sign In” button
Recheck Chrome extension permissions
Clear your browser cache
Make sure your extension is up to date
Q: Profile claiming fails even after following all steps
Confirm your social media profile is public
Your account must have at least 1 follower
Restart the process from the extension with updated permissions
Make sure you’re logging in via creator.favikon.com if you’re accessing your account as a creator.