# WhatFont

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id927575094](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id927575094)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id927575094`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chengyin Liu
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (48 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2014-10-15
- **First published:** 2014-10-15
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whatfont/id927575094)
- **Website:** [http://whatfontapp.com](http://whatfontapp.com/)

## Description

WhatFont is the easiest way to inspect web fonts. On desktop, WhatFont browser extensions have been helping 300,000+ font lovers weekly. 

Ever been curious about what are the beautiful fonts used on a web page? WhatFont can find out the font family, the font weight, and more info for you. It even knows which font is actually being used instead of just showing you the stylesheet's value.

WhatFont simplifies this inspection into a 2-step process: select the text, and activate WhatFont.

With the Safari extension support in iOS 8, WhatFont's widely loved experience is finally made possible for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users.

Enjoy.

## Rankings

- #203,747 — Overall

## Review summary

WhatFont is praised as a Safari extension that quickly identifies fonts and saves time, with easy setup and strong value for typography enthusiasts. However, many reviews report cross‑device issues—especially on iPhone/iOS—where it doesn’t work or isn’t accessible in the actions menu, along with downtime and a lack of support. Setup guidance is sometimes unclear for new users. Overall, it’s appreciated when it works on Mac Safari but suffers from reliability and compatibility concerns.

### Pros

- Fast font identification that saves time for typography work.
- Easy setup with clear, quick instructions (takes about a minute).
- Indispensable and highly valued for font identification when it works.
- Safari extension for Mac provides a familiar workflow for font detection.

### Cons

- Not working on iPhone/iOS; not appearing in the Safari actions menu on iPhone.
- Has stopped working or is outdated/not updated for weeks; reliability concerns.
- Poor or absent tech support; some users feel there’s little guidance when it fails.
- Instructions seem to assume prior technical knowledge, making onboarding difficult for new users.
- Viewed by some as only a Safari extension, not a full app, leading to expectations mismatch.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id927575094)