Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC)
v1.0.2by Chanif Al-Fath · updated 12 years ago
This plugin integrates WordPress Customizer with Google Web Fonts, to add and use google fonts to any themes, no coding needed.
- Rank
- #7,239
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 917
- 900+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 45.4K
- 45,411 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 11 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC) at a glance
Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC) is a WordPress plugin by Chanif Al-Fath with 900+ active installs, the #7,239 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Jul 15, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “Theme Fonts”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats168 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC) |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 917 · -0.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 917 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 917 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 919 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 917 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 917 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 916 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 918 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 919 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 917 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 918 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 920 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 922 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 925 |
Rank over time
#7,239 · down 17 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #7,239 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,237 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,242 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,228 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,237 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,235 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,234 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,237 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,225 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,222 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,232 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,232 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,235 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,228 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,222 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.32% |
Active installs band
900+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 900+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 9, 2014
- Last updated
- Jul 15, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC)
How many websites use Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC)?
Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC) is active on 900+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,239 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC) been downloaded?
45,411 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC) last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Jul 15, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC) compatible with the latest WordPress?
Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC) still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC) have?
4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 91% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC)?
The plugins most like Google Web Fonts Customizer (GWFC), by the tags they share, are Ultimate Fonts (400+), Supreme Google Webfonts (1K+) and Google Webfonts For Woo Framework (200+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
11 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 reviews, 91%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 9%
- Positive
- 91%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 9%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 10 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 917 |
| Reported installs | 900+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 11 |
| Total downloads | 45.4K |
| Author | Chanif Al-Fath |
| First released | Mar 9, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 15, 2014 |
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