Force Custom Fonts

Force the use of custom fonts for web pages. If you are professional in using CSS, the extension "Stylish" is suggested.

Force Custom Fonts: Control Your Web Typography

"Force Custom Fonts" is a versatile Chrome extension that facilitates users to implement their own choice of fonts on any web page. Designed with CSS professionals in mind, the extension, however, doesn’t support the chaining of two font substitution rules. Continuous improvements and bug fixes are an integral part of this useful extension with updates including solutions to replacement problems, enhancement in the functionality of CSS elements, resetting features, and more. An ideal tool for those who desire a personalized browsing experience or professionals looking for finer control over website typography.

Extension stats

By: Jak Wings
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 4.62
(338)
Version: 2.4.0 (Last updated: 2016-11-17)
Creation date: 2016-11-17
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • tabs
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • fontSettings
Size: 14.77K

Other platforms

Force Patient (v2.10.3)
3.90 (523) 49,671+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

This extension has a limit:

You can not chain two substitution rules, .e.g: Font-A --> Font-B Font-B --> Font-C does not conclude Font-A --> Font-C

If I have time I'll make a similar extension about fonts. Thanks for your support.

Change Logs: v2.4.0 fix translations and add a local switch for who wants to disable this extension (on macbook pro?) v2.3.1 remove redundant files v2.3.0 now reset will auto-remove the effect added to the webpages v2.2.1 small improvement about the CSS about element <var> and font-face v2.2.0 the problem about no replacement happening was fixed

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Effectively changes fonts, solving issues with unreadable text.
  • Easy to use and setup.
  • Can customize fonts to a certain extent.
Cons
  • Does not work with some custom fonts or specific websites.
  • Icons or symbols may disappear or not display correctly after font changes.
  • Resets settings or does not stay enabled, causing frustration.
Most mentioned
  • Works well for changing fonts.
  • Issues with icons disappearing.
  • Needs updates for compatibility with specific features or manifest versions.
User reviews
good
by okbee, 2024-11-20

太棒了,解决了头疼的问题
by 刘烨, 2024-11-13

Great! Are you going to update it to manifest 3?
by Gayle Burnett, 2024-10-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Force Custom Fonts requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Force Custom Fonts has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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