Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix
v1.0.1by TheIToons · updated 1 year ago
Fix Chrome/Safari font rendering issues by displaying local fonts until web fonts load.
- Rank
- #27,148
- Up99 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,065 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix at a glance
Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix is a WordPress plugin by TheIToons with 20+ active installs, the #27,148 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on May 30, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 5 plugins tagged “rendering”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 24 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
Rank over time
#27,148 · down 143 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,148 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,247 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,524 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,343 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,387 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,309 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,823 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,046 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,322 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,157 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,952 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #27,005 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #27005 → #27387
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 2, 2014
- Last updated
- May 30, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix
How many websites use Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix?
Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,148 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix been downloaded?
3,065 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on May 30, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix compatible with the latest WordPress?
Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix?
The plugins most like Chrome and Safari Web Font Rendering Fix, by the tags they share, are Elegant Custom Fonts (2K+), Hebrew Font (200+) and Ultimate Google Fonts (30+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | TheIToons |
| First released | Apr 2, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 30, 2025 |
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