Fontsight
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>log in to commentHello DevHunt! I built Fontsight so you can point at any text in Chrome, see the exact typeface, its creator, and copy the CSS in three clicks. It also suggests free look‑alikes for paid fonts. Would love your thoughts on how it works for you 😊
- Measures the font on any site
- Finds free look‑alike fonts
- Provides CSS to swap fonts instantly
- Chrome extension for laptop or desktop
Fontsight is a free Chrome extension that identifies the exact font rendered on any webpage and provides CSS to use it.
- for
- Web designers and developers who need to discover and reuse fonts from websites.
- pricing
- free
Key features
- Instant font identification — Point at any text on a page to see the exact typeface, weight, size and creator.
- Copy ready CSS — One-click copy of the CSS font-family rule for the identified font.
- Font swapping — Pin text and swap it with any installed, Google, or uploaded font, adjusting size and tracking.
- Free font alternatives — Find free Google Font look-alikes for paid typefaces with matching CSS.
- Built-in font directory — Access a directory of 7,900+ font families from 197 type houses and 98 brand fonts.
- Cross-browser support — Works in Chrome, Edge and Brave via the Chrome Web Store.
Use cases
- Identify the exact font used on a competitor’s landing page
- Replace a paid font with a free Google Font equivalent
- Create a style guide by extracting CSS for all fonts on a site
- Quickly test how a different font looks on existing page content
Fontsight FAQ
How do I use Fontsight to find a font?+
Add the extension, open a page, press Alt+Shift+F (or ⌥⇧F on Mac), then point at any text to see the font details.
Does Fontsight show the font that actually rendered?+
Yes, it detects the font the browser actually used and crosses out any fallback fonts.
Can I try a different font on a website?+
Yes, pin any text, press Swap, and choose another installed, Google, or uploaded font, adjusting size and tracking as needed.
Where can I find where to download a font?+
The built-in directory lists each font’s source, indicating if it’s free, commercial or in-house, with a link to its page.
Is Fontsight free and does it require an account?+
Fontsight is completely free and does not require any user account.
Summarized by DevHunt from fontsight.xyz · Oct 24, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
