Nastaleeq

Get the pretty urdu font everywhere on the web - Supports, Facebook, Twitter, Google - For issues email: [email protected]

Nastaleeq: Enhance Urdu Font Display on Major Websites

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.
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Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.59
(158)
Version: 3 (Last updated: 2022-07-25)
Creation date: 2019-04-06
Risk impact: Low risk impact
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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works well for reading Urdu content on the web.
  • Helpful for Urdu readers and makes text readable.
  • Users appreciate the effort put into developing the extension.
Cons
  • Not working for some users on specific platforms (e.g., Linux Mint).
  • Has compatibility issues with certain features like Google Slides.
  • Requires updates to support newer versions of Chrome and more content areas.
Most mentioned
  • Needs updates for compatibility with newer versions of Chrome.
  • Some features, like Google Slides, do not support the font.
  • Users requesting support for additional fonts like Jameel Noori Nastaleeq.
User reviews
It is a good extension. Please update this for newer versions of Chrome.
by Haider Ali, 2024-12-03

It is a nice chrome extension. kindly update it for latest chrome and firefox so it is being used in future also.
by Muhammad Habib, 2024-11-29

works for facebook comments, not for posts.
by Hussnain Rashid, 2024-06-04
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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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