WP font-face
v1.1by opicron · updated 13 years ago
CSS @font-face font replacement for Wordpress
- Rank
- #11,434
- Down19 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 260
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 26.2K
- 26,157 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP font-face at a glance
WP font-face is a WordPress plugin by opicron with 200+ active installs, the #11,434 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 13% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Dec 22, 2013, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 6 plugins tagged “@font-face”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats113 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP font-face |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 260 · -5.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 260 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 261 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 261 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 259 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 259 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 259 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 260 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 259 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 260 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 260 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 260 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 276 |
Rank over time
#11,434 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,434 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,415 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,405 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,415 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,483 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,449 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,452 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,433 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,452 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,421 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,423 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,437 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,440 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.77% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.39% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.80% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 4, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 22, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP font-face
How many websites use WP font-face?
WP font-face is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,434 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP font-face been downloaded?
26,157 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was WP font-face last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Dec 22, 2013 (12 years ago).
Is WP font-face compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP font-face’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 WP font-face 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 WP font-face have?
4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 71% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP font-face?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 71%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- Positive
- 86%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 14%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 260 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 26.2K |
| Author | opicron |
| First released | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 22, 2013 |
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