Latest, 15 Oct 2026:3,000,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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Latest, 15 Oct 2026:2,056 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About WhatFont
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.
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History:
• 3.3.0
- Redesigned details panel: real font names, where the font comes from, letter spacing, line height in px and the HTML element
- Click any value to copy it, or copy all the CSS at once
- Explains when WhatFont can't run on a page
- Works on local files when file access is allowed
- Shows a one-time tip for new users
• 3.2.0
- Improved toolbar icon compatibility
• 3.1.1
- Removed unnecessary developer logging
• 3.1.0
- Added multiple color format support
• 3.0.1
- Restored escape key to exit
• 3.0.0
- Completely Rewritten: The entire extension has been rebuilt for better performance and usability.
- Updated Permission Model: We've revised permissions to better respect user privacy while maintaining functionalities.
- Refreshed Appearance: The look has been updated for a more modern feel.
- Isolation from Host Website Styling: Ensures WhatFont's appearance is unaffected by the website it's used on.
- Adaptive Toolbar Icon: The toolbar icon now changes based on the system's appearance settings.
- Support for New CSS Color Values: Enhanced support for the latest CSS color values.
• 2.1.0
- A new design thanks to Siddharth Mate
• 2.0.3
- Retina toolbar icon
• 2.0.2
- Fix option page for button styles
• 2.0.1
- Use native screen capturer
• 2.0
- Improved sharing
• 1.7
- Added font services detection for FontDeck (Thanks to Mark Perkins)
- Improved font detecting algorithm
- Improved overall performance
• 1.6.1
- Added color detection for text
• 1.6
- Added a tweet button for instant sharing through Twitter
- Improved style reseting
• 1.5
- Overall restyling
• 1.4.4
- Supported light icon for dark themes
• 1.4.3
- Fixed a bug related to Typekit service detection
• 1.4.2
- Reduced loading time
- Supported HTTPS protocol
• 1.4.1
- Fixed stylesheet bug
• 1.4
- Restructured source code
- Supported font services detection for Typekit and Google Font API
- Fixed toolbar button bug. Second click is now "Exit WhatFont"
Growth
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Users
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Ratings
Rating
7 days
0
+0.0%
+1
−0.17
30 days
0
+0.0%
+5
−0.17
6 months
0
+0.0%
+8
−0.17
1 year
0
+0.0%
+27
−0.15
Chrome Web Store search rankings
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