WhatFont
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WhatFont

chengyinliu.com
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Overview

The easiest way to identify fonts on web pages.

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. ——————————————————————————— 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"

4.0 out of 52K ratings

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Georgia BMar 12, 2024

worked amazingly for years and has randomly stopped working :(

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Wendi FisherMar 8, 2024

Used to work great but now nothing happens when I click the icon. It's completely unresponsive rendering it useless.

4 out of 4 people found this helpful
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Manisha SharmaMar 5, 2024

It doesn't work!! I am hovering over the text but does nothing. Does it need fixing?

2 out of 2 people found this helpful

Details

  • Version
    3.2.0
  • Updated
    March 4, 2024
  • Size
    741KiB
  • Languages
    English
  • Developer
    Website
    Email
    chengyin.liu@gmail.com
  • Non-trader
    This developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.

Privacy

The developer has disclosed that it will not collect or use your data.

This developer declares that your data is

  • Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
  • Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
  • Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

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