Font Type Tester is a powerful WordPress plugin designed for designers, developers, and typography enthusiasts who need to test and preview static fonts with precision control over typography settings.
Key Features:
- Font Upload & Management – Upload TTF, OTF, WOFF, and WOFF2 font files
- Real-time Typography Controls – Adjust font size, line height, letter spacing, and word spacing with intuitive sliders
- Font Source Protection – Automatic obfuscation of font filenames to protect original sources
- Custom Sample Text – Test fonts with your own content
- Responsive Interface – Works perfectly on desktop and mobile devices
- Secure File Handling – Validates file types and implements security measures
- Easy Integration – Simple shortcode implementation
Perfect for:
- Web designers testing fonts for client projects
- Typography enthusiasts exploring font characteristics
- Developers needing font preview functionality
- Anyone who wants to test fonts without revealing source files
Privacy & Security:
The plugin automatically renames uploaded font files with random strings, ensuring that the original font source remains protected. This is particularly useful when testing premium fonts or when you need to share font previews without exposing the actual font files.
Technical Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- MySQL 5.6 or higher (for font metadata storage)
- Modern browser with FontFace API support
- Sufficient upload directory permissions
Support
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit our support page or contact the developer.
Privacy Policy
This plugin:
* Stores uploaded font files locally on your server
* Does not transmit any data to external services
* Obfuscates font filenames for privacy protection
* Stores minimal metadata in the WordPress database
* Automatically cleanups data upon deactivation
Developer Notes
The plugin uses modern web APIs including the FontFace API for dynamic font loading. It implements WordPress best practices for:
- Secure AJAX handling with nonces
- Proper database table creation and cleanup
- File upload validation and security
- Responsive CSS grid layouts
- Cross-browser compatibility
For developers looking to extend functionality, the plugin provides clean hooks and follows WordPress coding standards.
Credits
Developed with ❤️ for the WordPress community.
Special thanks to the WordPress core team for providing excellent APIs and documentation that make plugins like this possible.
