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Local Google Fonts vs Elegant Custom Fonts (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Local Google Fonts

Local Google Fonts

4.6(83)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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Elegant Custom Fonts

Elegant Custom Fonts

5(3)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Elegant Custom Fonts has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Local Google Fonts leads in active installations (100K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Local Google Fonts has accumulated 789K+ total downloads while Elegant Custom Fonts has 26K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Local Google Fonts
►
Elegant Custom Fonts5/5
Total Reviews
83Local Google Fonts
◄
Elegant Custom Fonts3
Active Installs
100K+Local Google Fonts
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Elegant Custom Fonts3.0K+
Total Downloads
789K+Local Google Fonts
◄
Elegant Custom Fonts26K+
Support Resolution
N/ALocal Google Fonts
Elegant Custom FontsN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoLocal Google Fonts
◄
Elegant Custom Fonts2 years ago
First Released
2022Local Google Fonts
Elegant Custom Fonts2018
Age
4 yearsLocal Google Fonts
Elegant Custom Fonts8 years
WP Requires
4.6+Local Google Fonts
Elegant Custom Fonts4.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Local Google Fonts
Elegant Custom Fontsfalse+
Business Model
FreeLocal Google Fonts
Elegant Custom FontsFree
Latest Version
0.24.0Local Google Fonts
Elegant Custom Fonts1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Local Google Fonts

4.6/5(83 reviews)
5
88%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
10%

Elegant Custom Fonts

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Local Google Fonts Reviews

by furkansenturk

5 Sterne – wohlverdient

unkompliziert und übersichtlich- was will man mehr bei diesem lästigen Thema.

by reneewelz

Einwandfrei

Wir haben das schon eine Weile im Einsatz, heute fällt mir auf, noch gar nicht bewertet. Deswegen schon mal 5 Sternen, weils still und leise einfach tut was es soll. 😉

by toxicum

Works like a charm

It works like a charm. All who got problems getting it working:In settings > Google Fonts, tick the “Load Fonts automatically” checkbox and click on the “Reload Fonts” button. Then save the changes. T

Elegant Custom Fonts Reviews

by Muhammad Ilham

Works well for Oxygen Builder

Super light plugin and compatible with oxygen builder

by GandalfGray

works well

super easy

by pattyfrompluto

works very well

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Works perfectly, no need for thousands of options. Good job. This topic was modified 7 years, 10 months ago by pattyfrompluto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Local Google Fonts or Elegant Custom Fonts more popular?
Local Google Fonts has 100K+ active installations while Elegant Custom Fonts has 3.0K+. Local Google Fonts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Local Google Fonts or Elegant Custom Fonts?
Local Google Fonts has a 4.6/5 rating from 83 reviews, while Elegant Custom Fonts has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Local Google Fonts and Elegant Custom Fonts free?
Local Google Fonts is free and Elegant Custom Fonts is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Local Google Fonts or Elegant Custom Fonts?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Local Google Fonts was last updated 11 months ago and Elegant Custom Fonts was last updated 2 years ago.

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