10 Popular Google Web Fonts

Peter Devereaux
by Peter Devereaux 12 Sep, 2013
10 Popular Google Web Fonts

There's no shortage of "trends' that Web designers must pay attention to, but few are more practical - and impactful - than the use of Web fonts. 

Many, many Internet years ago, Web designers choice of fonts were limited to the typefaces that were found on users' machines. The result was a lack of typographical creativity. With CSS3 however, some browsers started supporting @font-face which enabled designers to display custom fonts on their web page. As a result, many Web font services emerged including TypeKit, and eventually, Google Web Fonts.

There are now well over 600 fonts supported in Google Web Fonts, and in today's Web Design & Development Digest we are featuring ten of the most popular fonts that can be found through that resource. Not only are they some of the most popular, but in our opinion, they are also some of the most usable. You'll also find listed below a chart indicating how many times the font was served by the Google Font API over the past few weeks/months.

If you're using Google Web fonts, let us know which is your favorite. Website Magazine will provide a follow up to this post with a reference to that font and, if it is in use on your Web property, a link to that as well. Enjoy these fonts!

 

OPEN SANS

Open Sans Web Font
Open Sans Web Font Usage Stats

 

OSWALD

Olwald Web Font
Olwald Web Font Usage Stats

 

PT SANS

PT Sans Web Font
PT Sans Web Font Usage Stats

 

YANONE KAFFEESATZ

Yanone Kaffeesatz Web Font
Yanone Kaffeesatz Font Usage Stats

 

ARVO

Arvo Web Font
Arvo Web Font Usage Stats

 

LORA

Lora Web FOnt
Lora Web Font Usage Stats

 

RALEWAY

Raleway Web Font
Raleway Web Font Usage Stats

 

BITTER

Bitter Web Font
Bitter Web Font Usage Stats

 

CABIN

Cabin Web Font
Cabin Web Font Usage Stats

 

CUPRUM

Cuprum Web Font
Cuprum Web Font Usage Stats

 
Peter Devereaux
Peter Devereaux
As the Editor-in-Chief of Website Magazine and President of Website Services, Peter has established himself as a prominent figure in the digital marketing industry. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Peter has been a driving force in shaping the landscape of digital marketing. His leadership in creating innovative and targeted marketing campaigns has helped numerous businesses achieve their revenue growth goals. Under his direction, Website Magazine has become a trusted source of information and insights for digital marketers worldwide. As President of Website Services, Peter oversees a team of talented professionals who specialize in SEO/SEM, email marketing, social media, and digital advertising. Through his hands-on approach, he ensures that his team delivers exceptional results to their clients. With a passion for digital marketing, Peter is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, making him a sought-after thought leader in the field.