WhatFont

The easiest way to identify fonts on web pages.

WhatFont Chrome Extension - Identify Fonts Easily

WhatFont is a Chrome extension designed to simplify the font identification process for designers and casual users alike. By merely hovering over text on any webpage, users can instantly learn what font is being used. A click reveals additional style details for deeper insights. This tool is essential for web design, typography enthusiasts, and those who wish to quickly grab font details without delving into developer tools. It's regularly updated for improved performance, compatibility, and features such as new CSS color value support.

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By: https://chengyinliu.com

Users: 2,000,000+

Rating: 3.99

(2,009)

1 new ratings

Version: 3.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-03-04)

Creation date: 2017-05-06

Permissions:

activeTab
scripting

Size: 758.78K

Email: ch*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 164 ▲ 69

Other rankings

#596 in Developer Tools

#9 in details keyword 14

#10 in font keyword 23

#10 in identify keyword 16

#19 in detect keyword 20

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Easy to use and works well for font identification
Provides detailed information about fonts and styling
Highly useful for web designers and developers
Saves time in getting font inspiration
Simple and excellent extension

Cons

Does not work on certain sites (e.g., Shopify)
Inconsistent functionality (stops working frequently)
Does not detect script or handwriting fonts
Limited in identifying fonts from images
Color information may not always be accurate

Most mentioned

Works well for font identification
Does not work on some specific sites
Stopped working frequently for some users
Great for web design inspiration

User reviews

Works well for me. Does exactly what I needed it to do. When it's enabled I simply click on a piece of writing and the the details of the font and styling appear.

Jo Pinto, 2025-03-03

Doesn't detect script or handwriting fonts

Beyond Thread Co., 2025-02-26

Has stopped working 90% of the time.

Kim Taylor, 2025-02-18

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Extension safety

Risk impact

WhatFont does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Low Request access to the following domains:

Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of WhatFont. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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