Introducing WhatFont, your tool to effortlessly unveil the magic behind the world's most beautiful typography. No more wrestling with complex developer tools to identify fonts on web pages. With WhatFont, it's as simple as hovering and clicking to uncover the masterpieces used on your favorite sites. WhatFont isn't just a tool, it's a revolution, hailed by Wired WebMonkey, Lifehacker, and SwissMiss. It's the key to the secrets of the web, placing the power to understand and appreciate typography in your hands. Over the years, WhatFont has been meticulously refined and enhanced. Each update, each version, has been a step forward in our quest for perfection. We've improved performance, added features, and made WhatFont more user-friendly, all while respecting your privacy. Our latest version, 3.2.0, boasts improved toolbar icon compatibility. We've removed unnecessary developer logging and added support for multiple color formats. We've even restored the escape key to exit, a small but significant detail that makes WhatFont even more seamless to use. Version 3.0.0 marked a milestone for WhatFont, a complete rewrite of the entire extension for better performance and usability. We updated the permission model, refreshed the appearance, and ensured that WhatFont's look remains unaffected by the website it's used on. But that's not all. The toolbar icon now adapts based on your system's appearance settings, and we've enhanced support for the latest CSS color values. WhatFont is more than just an extension. It's a commitment to making the web a more beautiful, accessible place. A commitment to empowering you, the user, to understand and appreciate the art of typography. So why wait? Join the revolution. Unleash the power of WhatFont today.
Getting Started:
Q1: How do I use this extension? - Once enabled, simply click on a piece of writing and the details of the font and styling will appear. If you're having trouble accessing the extension, click the "extensions" icon that looks like a puzzle piece, then click the pushpin icon to pin it to the extensions bar. Look for the Whatfont icon that appears as an "f?" and click it to identify your font.
Performance & Accuracy:
Q2: Does this extension work consistently? - Many users have reported that the extension works well and provides useful information instantly. However, some users have experienced issues with the extension not working at times.
Q3: How accurate is the extension in identifying fonts? - Users have praised the extension for its accuracy in identifying fonts. However, it's important to note that the extension may not detect script or handwriting fonts accurately.
Features & Capabilities:
Q4: What can this extension do? - This extension allows users to identify fonts and their styling details on web pages with a simple click. However, it doesn't work on images and may not detect the color correctly at times.
Security & Trustworthiness:
Q5: Can I trust this extension? - Based on the reviews provided, there are no mentions of security or trustworthiness issues with the extension.
Enhancements & Future Requests:
Q6: Are there any planned enhancements or feature requests? - Some users have reported a desire for the extension to be able to detect fonts on images, script or handwriting fonts, and accurately identify colors. However, there's no confirmation on whether these features will be added in the future.
Final Thoughts:
Q7: What are the overall benefits of this extension? - Many users have found this extension to be a valuable tool in their web design and UI/UX design processes. It has been praised for its simplicity, accuracy, and the speed at which it provides font and styling details. Some users have even stated that it has significantly reduced their tinkering and trial and error time. However, it's worth noting that your experience may vary depending on your specific needs and the types of fonts you're trying to identify.
