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WhatFont

Identify the fonts used on any web page.

4.02,100 reviews~2M+ usersDesignBy Chengyin Liu
Free
Updated 2026-02-19
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Overview

WhatFont reveals the family, size, line height, weight and colour of any text you hover, making it trivial to identify typography choices on live sites.

Pros

  • Instant font identification
  • Shows size and line height
  • No setup
  • Very lightweight

Cons

  • No font pairing suggestions
  • Misses some webfont services
  • Rarely updated

Who should use WhatFont?

Designers auditing typography on competitor and reference sites.

Pricing

WhatFont is free. There is no paid tier to consider.

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Frequently asked questions

Is WhatFont free?

Yes, WhatFont is free to use.

Is WhatFont safe to install?

WhatFont is published by Chengyin Liu. As with any extension, review the permissions it requests before installing and remove it if you stop using it.

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