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WhatFont
WhatFont helps identify the fonts used on web pages, with a browser tool for inspecting typography.
About WhatFont
WhatFont is a browser-based tool for identifying fonts used on webpages. Users can hover over text to retrieve font family details, and the tool also detects the services used to serve those fonts, including Typekit and Google Font API. It also identifies the text color of inspected elements. WhatFont is available as a bookmarklet or browser extension, with full support for Firefox 3.6+, Chrome 9+, Safari 4+, and Internet Explorer 9, and limited support for Internet Explorer 8. The WhatFont script does not collect personal user information.
Key features
- Identifies font families of hovered webpage text
- Detects font services including Typekit and Google Font API
- Detects text color of inspected webpage elements
- Available as a bookmarklet or browser extension
- Supports Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Internet Explorer
- Includes ESC key shortcut to exit the tool
Best for: Web designers, developers, and typography enthusiasts who need to identify fonts on live webpages.
Good for
- Simple one-click activation via bookmarklet or extension
- Detects both font families and their serving services
- Does not collect personal user information
Watch out for
- Only offers limited support for Internet Explorer 8
- Minor extension updates are not logged, may require reinstall for new features
- Only available for web browsers, no standalone desktop or mobile apps
WhatFont at a glance
- Website
- whatfonttool.com
- Category
- Online Tools › Text Tools
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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WhatFont FAQ
How do I install WhatFont?
Drag the bookmarklet to your browser's bookmark bar, or install the extension from the Chrome Web Store or Mac App Store for Safari.
What font services does WhatFont detect?
WhatFont detects Typekit and Google Font API.
Does WhatFont collect personal user information?
No personal information is collected by the WhatFont script.
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