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Local Google Fonts vs Google Web Fonts for WordPress (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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Google Web Fonts for WordPress

Google Web Fonts for WordPress

0(0)

90 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View Google Web Fonts for WordPress

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Local Google Fonts has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 83 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Local Google Fonts has accumulated 789K+ total downloads while Google Web Fonts for WordPress has 17K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Local Google Fonts
◄
Google Web Fonts for WordPressN/A
Total Reviews
83Local Google Fonts
◄
Google Web Fonts for WordPress0
Active Installs
100K+Local Google Fonts
◄
Google Web Fonts for WordPress90
Total Downloads
789K+Local Google Fonts
◄
Google Web Fonts for WordPress17K+
Support Resolution
N/ALocal Google Fonts
Google Web Fonts for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoLocal Google Fonts
◄
Google Web Fonts for WordPress13 years ago
First Released
2022Local Google Fonts
Google Web Fonts for WordPress2011
Age
4 yearsLocal Google Fonts
Google Web Fonts for WordPress15 years
WP Requires
4.6+Local Google Fonts
Google Web Fonts for WordPress3.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Local Google Fonts
Google Web Fonts for WordPressfalse+
Business Model
FreeLocal Google Fonts
Google Web Fonts for WordPressFree
Latest Version
0.24.0Local Google Fonts
Google Web Fonts for WordPress3.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Local Google Fonts

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

Google Web Fonts for WordPress

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Google Web Fonts for WordPress Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Local Google Fonts or Google Web Fonts for WordPress more popular?
Local Google Fonts has 100K+ active installations while Google Web Fonts for WordPress has 90. Local Google Fonts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Local Google Fonts or Google Web Fonts for WordPress?
Local Google Fonts has a 4.6/5 rating from 83 reviews, while Google Web Fonts for WordPress has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Local Google Fonts and Google Web Fonts for WordPress free?
Local Google Fonts is free and Google Web Fonts for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Local Google Fonts or Google Web Fonts for WordPress?
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 Google Web Fonts for WordPress was last updated 13 years ago.

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