GFontr, Google WebFont
v1.2by Bensventures · updated 15 years ago
This plugin provides an easy way to include fonts from Google WebFont API.
- Rank
- #34,302
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.3K
- 6,252 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
GFontr, Google WebFont at a glance
GFontr, Google WebFont is a WordPress plugin by Bensventures with 10+ active installs, the #34,302 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Jul 26, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 8 plugins tagged “beta”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | GFontr, Google WebFont |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#34,302 · down 405 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #34,302 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #34,668 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #33,397 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #34,494 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #34,089 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #34,308 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,897 |
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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 24, 2010
- Last updated
- Jul 26, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about GFontr, Google WebFont
How many websites use GFontr, Google WebFont?
GFontr, Google WebFont is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,302 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has GFontr, Google WebFont been downloaded?
6,252 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was GFontr, Google WebFont last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Jul 26, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is GFontr, Google WebFont compatible with the latest WordPress?
GFontr, Google WebFont’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 GFontr, Google WebFont still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does GFontr, Google WebFont have?
No one has reviewed GFontr, Google WebFont on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to GFontr, Google WebFont?
The plugins most like GFontr, Google WebFont, by the tags they share, are Custom Fonts (400K+), Font Awesome (400K+) and OMGF (300K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.3K |
| Author | Bensventures |
| First released | May 24, 2010 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 26, 2011 |
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