Remove Helvetica Neue

Replaces Helvetica Neue font family from CSS font stack to use next fallback.
What is Remove Helvetica Neue?
"Remove Helvetica Neue" is a specialized Chrome extension focused on optimising the appearance of webpages by replacing the Helvetica Neue font family from the CSS font stack. Unlike other extensions, it doesn't automatically provide Arial as fallback, which ensures respect for the designer's second choice of font family. This subtle modification enhances readability and accessibility in web design.

Extension stats

By: afalchi82
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.24 (17)
Version: 0.10 (Last updated: 2015-10-17)
Creation date: 2015-10-17
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 18.23K

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Extension summary

Unlike other extensions, this one doesn't automatically provide Arial as fallback, to respect designer's second choise of font family.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Fixes weirdly bold font issues caused by Helvetica Neue
  • Makes websites more readable
  • Works perfectly for many users
Cons
  • Doesn't work for some users
  • Installation may not lead to visible changes
Most mentioned
  • Finally!!!
  • Omg, this is exactly what I was looking for
  • Works!
  • Doesn't work at all
Recent reviews
Finally!!!
by C. G., 2023-03-21

Works!
by Jr Reese, 2020-12-26

Omg, this is exactly what I was looking for to fix the weirdly bold font issue whenever Helvetica Neue appeared on a site! Things are readable again. Thank you!
by Matt Bielewicz, 2020-12-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Remove Helvetica Neue requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Remove Helvetica Neue has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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