WhatFont

The easiest way to identify fonts on web pages.

As of June 2026, WhatFont has 3,000,000 users and a 4.01/5 rating from 2,048 reviews in the Developer Tools category.

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3,000,000
Ratingno change0%
4.01
2.0K reviews
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2.0K
Version
3.2.0
Manifest V3

History

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Tracking since May 3, 2026.

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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
May 3, 20263.0M4.012.0K3.2.0
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Permissions & access

Permissions
activeTabscripting
Host access
None declared

Screenshots

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About

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
	- 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"

Technical

Version
3.2.0
Manifest
V3
Size
741KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
Yes

Metadata

ID
jabopobgcpjmedljpbcaablpmlmfcogm
Developer ID
u90d37cbf049a65466d570ad0b61f86e0
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Apr 13, 2011
Last Updated (Store)
Mar 4, 2024
Last Scraped
Jun 2, 2026
Website
chengyinliu.com
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