What is Nastaleeq?
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- Works on Linux.
- Not working on Facebook.
- Helps read Urdu text.
- Appreciation for the developer's effort.
- Request for updates to improve functionality.
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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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