# TypeShift

> Cleanly shift the typography of any website while protecting native icon fonts.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/typeshift-ext](https://chrome-stats.com/d/typeshift-ext)

## Overview

- **ID:** `typeshift-ext`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** jbuilds-g
- **Category:** appearance
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2026-08-21
- **Size:** 35 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/typeshift-ext/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/jbuilds-g/TypeShift/issues](https://github.com/jbuilds-g/TypeShift/issues)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/typeshift-ext/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/typeshift-ext/privacy/)

## Description

Transform your browsing experience with TypeShift—a clean, privacy-first browser extension designed to customize typography across any website effortlessly.

Whether you want to improve readability, enjoy a sleek custom aesthetic, or apply tailored font styles on specific websites, TypeShift gives you complete control without breaking page layouts.

Key Features:
* Instant Auto-Apply: Select any font or switch scopes, and watch your active tab update in real time without manual reloads.
* Global & Per-Site Scoping: Apply fonts universally across the web or target specific domains with site-specific rules.
* Integrated In-Menu Search: Effortlessly search through an expanded library of Sans-Serif, Serif, Monospace, Handwriting, and Display fonts.
* Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard accessibility lets you search, navigate options via Arrow Up/Down, select with Enter, or dismiss with Escape.
* 3-State Visual Theme Engine: Toggle smoothly between Light (Sun), Dark (Moon), and Pitch Black (OLED) pop-up themes.
* Native Icon Protection: Built-in safeguards preserve icon fonts (FontAwesome, Material Icons, etc.), preventing broken UI elements.
* 100% Private & Local: Zero tracking, zero remote code, and no external data collection. All settings stay safely in chrome.storage.local.

## Rankings

- #141,389 — Overall
- #145 — shift

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `scripting`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/typeshift-ext)