Nastaleeq

Get the pretty urdu font everywhere on the web - Supports, Facebook, Twitter, Google - For issues email: [email protected]
What is Nastaleeq?
The 'Nastaleeq' extension is a perfect blend for Urdu readers seeking legible Urdu font online. With lack of support for Nastaleeq on most websites, Urdu readers strain to read the poorly rendered Ariel or Naskh fonts. This extension solves the issue by displaying the beautiful Nastaleeq font wherever Urdu is written on the web. Supported on several platforms like Google Search, Facebook and Twitter, this tool enhances Urdu digital reading experience.

Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.60 (156)
Version: 3 (Last updated: 2022-07-25)
Creation date: 2019-04-06
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 129.02K

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Extension summary

The web is an ugly place for Urdu readers and Urdu language speakers because most major websites like Google, Twitter and Facebook don't support the most readable Urdu font - Nastaleeq. Therefore, Urdu speakers/readers are forced to read poorly rendered Ariel or Naskh fonts. With this extension you will see beautiful Nastaleeq font everywhere Urdu is written on the web - Google Search Results, Facebook, Twitter.

If you find a site that this extension does not support, mail us at [email protected]

This extension is made by http://urdunotepad.com and http://opensource.com.pk/

1.2.3 Update - BBC Urdu Support added 1.2.3 Update - Improved Styling for Twitter Urdu 2.0 Update - Added support for Quran.com 2.0 Update - Added urdu keyboard chrome popup 2.2 Update - Twitter & Facebook improvements 2.3 Update - Moved from Google Noto to Mehr Nastaleeq Font

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works well for reading Urdu text on various platforms.
  • Helpful for users on Linux systems.
  • Users appreciate the effort in developing the extension for Urdu readers.
  • A life-saver for those who need Nastaleeq font for better readability.
  • Makes reading Urdu content much easier.
Cons
  • Not working on Facebook posts.
  • Issues with embedded content and bootstrap modals.
  • Doesn't work on Google Slides.
  • Some users report it not working at all on certain setups.
  • Need for broader font support in more areas.
Most mentioned
  • Works on Linux.
  • Not working on Facebook.
  • Helps read Urdu text.
  • Appreciation for the developer's effort.
  • Request for updates to improve functionality.
Recent reviews
works for facebook comments, not for posts.
by Hussnain Rashid, 2024-06-04

by First last, 2024-06-02

its not working on my chrome browser
by Majid salim, 2024-05-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Nastaleeq requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Nastaleeq has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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