Last updated: March 13, 2026
WhatFont vs Fontanello (1970)
Two popular font identifier extensions compared. Which one is better for identifying fonts on any website?
Quick Verdict
WhatFont is easier to use with its hover workflow. Fontanello provides more detailed typography info. But neither can show all fonts on a page at once. Frontend Hero gives you full font exploration plus 10 more developer tools.
Get Frontend HeroFeature Comparison
| Feature | WhatFont | Fontanello | Frontend Hero |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation Method | Click extension, hover text | Right-click context menu | Click extension, hover text |
| Font Family | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Font Size | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Font Weight | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Line Height | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Letter Spacing | No | Yes | Yes |
| Text Color | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| All Page Fonts View | No | No | Yes - full overview |
| Google Fonts Detection | Yes | No | Yes |
| Additional Tools | None | None | 10+ dev tools |
| Price | Free | Free | $59 one-time |
| Users | 2M+ | 200K+ | N/A |
Activation Method
Font Family
Font Size
Font Weight
Line Height
Letter Spacing
Text Color
All Page Fonts View
Google Fonts Detection
Additional Tools
Price
Users
WhatFont
WhatFont is the original font identification extension with over 2 million users. It popularized the hover-to-identify workflow and integrates with Google Fonts and Typekit for font sourcing.
Key Features:
- Hover over text to see font info
- Shows font family, size, weight, line-height
- Displays text color
- Google Fonts integration
- Typekit/Adobe Fonts detection
- Simple, minimal interface
Pros:
- +Very easy to use - just hover
- +Widely trusted (2M+ users)
- +Google Fonts integration is helpful
- +Lightweight extension
Cons:
- -No letter-spacing information
- -Can't see all fonts on a page at once
- -Limited to font info only
- -No updates in years
Fontanello
Fontanello takes a different approach with right-click activation. It provides more detailed typography information including letter-spacing and other CSS properties.
Key Features:
- Right-click any text to inspect
- Shows font family, size, weight
- Displays line-height and letter-spacing
- Shows text color
- More detailed CSS typography info
- Open source
Pros:
- +More detailed typography info
- +Includes letter-spacing
- +Open source and transparent
- +Doesn't require activation first
Cons:
- -Right-click workflow is slower
- -No Google Fonts integration
- -Can't see all page fonts at once
- -Less intuitive than hover method
Frontend HeroBest Overall
Why choose between WhatFont and Fontanello when Frontend Hero does more than both? Get complete font exploration with a bird's-eye view of all fonts on any page, plus 10 additional developer tools.
Font Explorer Features:
- Hover to identify any font instantly
- See ALL fonts used on a page in one view
- Group fonts by family, size, or weight
- Full typography details including letter-spacing
- Google Fonts detection and links
- Works on localhost and all frameworks
Plus 10 More Tools:
- Color Picker with Tailwind class output
- CSS Scanner for inspecting any element
- Element Screenshot capture
- Tailwind Scanner and Converter
- Page Ruler, Asset Spy, and more
One-time purchase: $59 for lifetime access to all 11 tools. No subscription, no recurring fees.
Quick Recommendations
Choose WhatFont if...
- • You prefer hover-to-identify workflow
- • Google Fonts integration is important
- • You want the most popular option
Choose Fontanello if...
- • You need letter-spacing info
- • You prefer right-click workflow
- • Open source matters to you
Choose Frontend Hero if...
- • You want to see all page fonts at once
- • You need more than just font info
- • You're a professional developer
Frequently Asked Questions
WhatFont is generally easier with its hover-to-identify workflow. You activate the extension and hover over any text. Fontanello requires right-clicking, which some find slower. Frontend Hero uses the same hover method as WhatFont.
Neither WhatFont nor Fontanello can show you all fonts at once. You have to check each element individually. Frontend Hero's Font Explorer shows a complete overview of all fonts, sizes, and weights used on any page.
Fontanello shows more CSS details including letter-spacing. WhatFont focuses on the essentials. Frontend Hero shows all typography properties plus lets you view fonts grouped by family, size, or weight.
Browser DevTools can show font info, but it's buried in the computed styles panel and requires inspecting each element. Font identifier extensions are much faster for quick lookups, especially when reviewing designs or competitor sites.
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