What is WhatFont?
WhatFont is a developer tools chrome extension. it's a free extension and is featured in Developer Tools, it has 2,000,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 4.03 from 1,887 rated user, last update is 2567 days ago.
What’s new in version 2.1.0?
What is the easiest way to find out the fonts used in a webpage? Firebug and Webkit Inspector are easy enough to use for developers. However, for others, this should not be necessary. With this extension, you could inspect web fonts by just hovering on them. It is that simple and elegant.
It also detects the services used for serving the web fonts. Supports Typekit and Google Font API.
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Feedback:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @chengyinliu (http://twitter.com/chengyinliu)
More info: http://chengyinliu.com/whatfont.html
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History:
• 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"
How to install WhatFont?
You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.
Preview of WhatFont
Technical Features:
- Latest Version: 2.1.0
- Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
- License: Free
- Latest update: Saturday, May 6th, 2017
- Author: Chengyin Liu
WhatFont Available languages:
English.
FAQ
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What about others talk about whatfont chrome extension?
55% user give 5-star rating, 8% user give 4-star rating, 5% user give 3-star rating, 7% user give 2-star rating, 26% user give 1-star rating. Read reviews of whatfont
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How could i get help if there is something wrong with whatfont chrome extension?
You could find more help information from whatfont support page.
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How could i contact the developer of whatfont chrome extension?
You could send emails to publisher, or check publisher's website.
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What are the required permissions for extensions?
- tabs
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- https://typekit.com/
- http://localhost.com/
More about manifest_file of whatfont.
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How could i report abuse of whatfont chrome extension?
You could click to report abuse of whatfont.
Reviews of whatfont:
Amazing! Refresh the page after install on Chrome, and it works great!! thank you
Adjust the extension thumbnail logo to fit Dark Theme and it's 6/5.
I love this extension!! You guys are amazing, thank you so much.