The easiest way to identify fonts on web pages.

Latest Version

Version
3.2.0
Update
March 3, 2024
Size
741KiB
Developer
chengyinliu.com
Category
Users
2,000,000+
Rating
3.99502 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Scripting
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WhatFont Extension

Say goodbye to the complexity of developer tools for identifying fonts. With WhatFont, discovering the fonts used on websites becomes as effortless as hovering over text. Want more details? A simple click on any element reveals the styles applied, making it easier than ever to uncover the secrets behind beautiful typography.

Recommended by Wired WebMonkey, Lifehacker, and SwissMiss.

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History:
• 3.2.0
\t- Improved toolbar icon compatibility
• 3.1.1
\t- Removed unnecessary developer logging
• 3.1.0
\t- Added multiple color format support
• 3.0.1
\t- Restored escape key to exit
• 3.0.0
\t- Completely Rewritten: The entire extension has been rebuilt for better performance and usability.
\t- Updated Permission Model: We've revised permissions to better respect user privacy while maintaining functionalities.
\t- Refreshed Appearance: The look has been updated for a more modern feel.
\t- Isolation from Host Website Styling: Ensures WhatFont's appearance is unaffected by the website it's used on.
\t- Adaptive Toolbar Icon: The toolbar icon now changes based on the system's appearance settings.
\t- Support for New CSS Color Values: Enhanced support for the latest CSS color values.
• 2.1.0
\t- A new design thanks to Siddharth Mate
• 2.0.3
\t- Retina toolbar icon
• 2.0.2
\t- Fix option page for button styles
• 2.0.1
\t- Use native screen capturer
• 2.0
\t- Improved sharing
• 1.7
\t- Added font services detection for FontDeck (Thanks to Mark Perkins)
\t- Improved font detecting algorithm
\t- Improved overall performance
• 1.6.1
\t- Added color detection for text
• 1.6
\t- Added a tweet button for instant sharing through Twitter
\t- Improved style reseting
­• 1.5
\t- Overall restyling
­• 1.4.4
\t- Supported light icon for dark themes
­• 1.4.3
\t- Fixed a bug related to Typekit service detection
­• 1.4.2
\t- Reduced loading time
\t- Supported HTTPS protocol
­• 1.4.1
\t- Fixed stylesheet bug
• 1.4
\t- Restructured source code
\t- Supported font services detection for Typekit and Google Font API
\t- Fixed toolbar button bug. Second click is now \"Exit WhatFont\"
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "WhatFont", "author": "[email protected]", "description": "The easiest way to identify fonts on web pages.", "homepage_url": "http://chengyinliu.com/whatfont.html", "version": "3.2.0", "background": { "service_worker": "./background/background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icon19.png", "38": "icon38.png", "76": "icon76.png" } }, "permissions": ["activeTab", "scripting"], "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "96": "icon96.png", "128": "icon128.png", "256": "icon256.png" }}
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User reviews

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Michał Piotrowski (ID: 000000cd30bf4b61) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/02/2023 It does not work at all... Waste of time.

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Reece Harding (ID: 000000ae8ed328a5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/30/2023 Works perfectly!

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Kahraman Bayraktar (ID: 000000fdbd6f8afa) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/19/2023 It usually fails recognizing Barlow Medium on my website, guessing it is Arial.

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Kristóf Fenyvesi (ID: 000000b1cd57f2f3) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/18/2023 Useful but causes scrolling issues

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Ian TheHunter (ID: 0000006a80ff9ef2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/06/2023 works nice