Observed arrival · 2026-10-24
Fontsight: the font your browser actually used
A free browser extension for identifying rendered typefaces, inspecting font fallbacks, and trying alternatives on a webpage.
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- Web designers and frontend developers choosing type
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- The page lists 202 paid typefaces with free alternatives and says each match was checked by eye.
Field notes
The page explains why a CSS font-family list may not match what a visitor sees: the browser uses the first available face, while missing characters can be drawn by another font. Its examples also distinguish faux bold from a loaded bold style and show near-miss sizes in a side panel. Fontsight says its free-alternative catalog covers 202 paid typefaces, with matches checked by eye.
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