Detects font properties and styles

Latest Version

Version
v1.2.1
Update
May 18, 2022
Size
259KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Scripting
ActiveTab
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Font Detector Extension

On any page, click on the font properties icon.

A pop-up will own up as shown in the screenshot.

Hover on any text on the webpage, and you will get all the font-related information of that text.
Is of great help to identify font-family, font-sizes, font-weight, font-color and other font-styles applied to the text/element.

To stop showing the font-properties, click on close('x' icon).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Font Detector", "short_name": "Font Detector", "version": "1.2.1", "version_name": "v1.2.1", "description": "Detects font properties and styles", "icons": { "16": "assets/icons/font-detector-logo-16.png", "48": "assets/icons/font-detector-logo-48.png", "128": "assets/icons/font-detector-logo-128.png" }, "permissions": ["scripting", "activeTab"], "background": {"service_worker": "js/background.min.js"}, "manifest_version": 3, "action": { "default_icon": { "19": "assets/icons/font-detector-logo-19.png", "38": "assets/icons/font-detector-logo-38.png" } }, "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": ["assets/icons/font-detector-logo-38.png"], "matches": ["*://*/*"] }]}
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How to download and manually install Font Detector extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Font Detector extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Font Detector extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Font Detector extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Font Detector extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Font Detector extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Font Detector Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Font Detector extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Font Detector extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Font Detector extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Font Detector extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Font Detector extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Font Detector extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Font Detector extension file

Select and download the Font Detector extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Font Detector extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Font Detector extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Font Detector extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Font Detector extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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ahmad khan (ID: 00000026f4e055a3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/14/2021 just what i need

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Conner Baker (ID: 00000098c7f19ab1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/25/2020 Really awesome app! I really needed an app that could detect the font I see on different websites. This extension did it to a tee and alot more. Its so useful when for you see font on different websites that you want to use as inspo or for aesthetics. Highly recommend.

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Somit Biswas (ID: 000000ad8b614ebe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/29/2020 i m searching for the good extension to just detect the fonts but i think this extention nailed it.. i really like this one i gave 5 star rating