Adds configurable font anti-aliasing to all webpages you visit.
What is Font Smoothing?
The 'Font Smoothing' Chrome extension is a tool that lets users apply or disable the Webkit's anti-aliasing feature to all website texts. It adjusts the readability of text on webpages according to your preference by enabling or disabling the smoothing feature. It applies the settings automatically to all new tabs post-installation and remembers your preference for every website you visit.
Extension stats
By: evanshortiss
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.50
(16)
Creation date: 2018-11-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 64.13K
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Extension summary
This plugin allows you to force webpages use the WebKit antialiasing feature, or alternatively, completely disable it. As a result you can alter the clarity and legibility of text on web pages.
Simply install the plugin and click the plugin icon to enable or disable smoothing for a given website. The plugin will remember your settings for every site visited.
By default all new tabs will apply smoothing after this plugin is installed.
Note: If the page was open before installing the plugin then you need to refresh the page.
User reviews
Pros
- Works well on MacOS, providing smoother text rendering
- Helps improve text readability on lower resolution monitors
- Useful for those seeking better font rendering options
- Easy to use and installs quickly
Cons
- Does not work on Windows 10
- Requires user interaction for every site
- Some users report no noticeable difference in font rendering
- Last update was in November 2018, indicating potential lack of support
Most mentioned
- Works on MacOS but not on Windows
- Users want a default option for all pages
- Many users report no change in text rendering
- Positive feedback from users with 1080p monitors
Recent reviews
-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
Thanks a lot. Very useful on MacOS
Дякую, цей плагін рятує мій setup MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019/ mac os 10.15.7) + Samsung C34H890 (34' 3440x1440) від міграції на фаерфокс/сафарі.
Extension safety
Risk impact
Font Smoothing requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
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