1. WhatFont
Identify the fonts used on any web page.
Why it replaces ColorZilla: WhatFont is a solid alternative in the same category as ColorZilla.
Best ColorZilla Alternatives in 2026
ColorZilla is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About ColorZilla
ColorZilla samples any colour on a page with an eyedropper, keeps a palette history, analyses the page's colour palette and generates CSS gradients.
Comparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ColorZilla (original) | 4.6 | 4M+ | Free | Designers and front-end developers matching colours from live sites. |
| WhatFont | 4.0 | 3M+ | Free | Designers auditing typography on competitor and reference sites. |
| Boxel 3D | 4.6 | 300K+ | Free | Boxel 3D is a speedrunning game packed with challenging levels, custom skins, online multiplayer, and a creative level editor. |
| Adobe Photoshop | 3.8 | 800K+ | Free | Easily remove backgrounds, adjust colors and more. Plus, get 6 months free access to Photoshop web. |
| Earth View from Google Earth | 4.2 | 600K+ | Free | Experience a beautiful image from Google Earth every time you open a new tab. |
| Muzli - Design inspiration hub | 4.5 | 400K+ | Free | Your daily dose of design with industry news, tools, and inspiration - all in one place. |
| Custom Cursor for Chrome™ | 4.7 | 5M+ | Free | Fun custom cursors for Chrome™. Use a large collection of free cursors or upload your own. |
| Image downloader - Imageye | 4.9 | 2M+ | Free | Find and download all images on a web page with Image downloader. |
| Stylish - Custom themes for any website | 4.3 | 2M+ | Free | With hundreds of thousands of themes, skins & free backgrounds, you can customize any website with your own color scheme in a click. |
| My Doodle | 4.0 | 1M+ | Free | Change Google Logo |
| Boxel Rebound | 4.6 | 1M+ | Free | Play over 50 levels of box-jumping madness! Design and share your own levels. |
ColorZilla alternatives in detail
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2. Boxel 3D
Boxel 3D is a speedrunning game packed with challenging levels, custom skins, online multiplayer, and a creative level editor.
Why it replaces ColorZilla: Boxel 3D is a solid alternative in the same category as ColorZilla.
3. Adobe Photoshop
Easily remove backgrounds, adjust colors and more. Plus, get 6 months free access to Photoshop web.
Why it replaces ColorZilla: Adobe Photoshop is a solid alternative in the same category as ColorZilla.
4. Earth View from Google Earth
Experience a beautiful image from Google Earth every time you open a new tab.
Why it replaces ColorZilla: Earth View from Google Earth is a solid alternative in the same category as ColorZilla.
5. Muzli - Design inspiration hub
Your daily dose of design with industry news, tools, and inspiration - all in one place.
Why it replaces ColorZilla: Covers similar ground in the Design category: Your daily dose of design with industry news, tools, and inspiration - all in one place.
6. Custom Cursor for Chrome™
Fun custom cursors for Chrome™. Use a large collection of free cursors or upload your own.
Why it replaces ColorZilla: Another popular Design extension: Fun custom cursors for Chrome™. Use a large collection of free cursors or upload your own.
7. Image downloader - Imageye
Find and download all images on a web page with Image downloader.
Why it replaces ColorZilla: Another popular Design extension: Find and download all images on a web page with Image downloader.
8. Stylish - Custom themes for any website
With hundreds of thousands of themes, skins & free backgrounds, you can customize any website with your own color scheme in a click.
Why it replaces ColorZilla: Another popular Design extension: With hundreds of thousands of themes, skins & free backgrounds, you can customize any website with your own color scheme in a click.
9. My Doodle
Change Google Logo
Why it replaces ColorZilla: Another popular Design extension: Change Google Logo
10. Boxel Rebound
Play over 50 levels of box-jumping madness! Design and share your own levels.
Why it replaces ColorZilla: Another popular Design extension: Play over 50 levels of box-jumping madness! Design and share your own levels.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to ColorZilla?
WhatFont is the closest match. WhatFont is a solid alternative in the same category as ColorZilla.
Is there a free alternative to ColorZilla?
Yes — WhatFont, Boxel 3D, Adobe Photoshop are free.