# Simple Fonts – Upload Custom Fonts for Any Theme or Page Builder

> Simple Fonts has 30+ active installs and 136 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 58/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Simple Fonts works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

**Upload a custom font once and use it on any theme. Registers in the Font Library and in Kadence, Elementor, Divi, Avada, GeneratePress and Astra.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 286
- **Downloads (30 days):** 136 (+30.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 58/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.10
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jonas Hjalmarsson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jonashjalmarsson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/jalma-simple-fonts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-fonts/) | #14 | 22 |
| [font uploader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/font-uploader/) | #2 | 4 |
| [local fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/local-fonts/) | #4 | 6 |
| [typography](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/typography/) | #40 | 94 |
| [woff2](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woff2/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom fonts | #77 | 4,690 |
| font uploader | #16 | 188 |
| local fonts | #30 | 1,472 |
| typography | >100 | 2,076 |
| woff2 | #18 | 133 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Fonts – Host Your Fonts Locally](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-fonts/) | 400K+ | 4.3/5 (62) | Aug 24, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Use Any Font / Custom Font Uploader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/use-any-font/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (1,149) | Sep 3, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Fonts Plugin / Google Fonts, Adobe Fonts & Upload Fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/olympus-google-fonts/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (1,220) | Sep 3, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fonts/) | 8K+ | 4.4/5 (99) | Jun 13, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Jooosi Fon – Use Custom Fonts, Google Fonts or Adobe Fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yabe-webfont/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (25) | Oct 6, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 6 | [Local Fonts Uploader – Upload & Host Any Font Locally for GDPR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/local-fonts-uploader/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (6) | May 21, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [Wbcom Designs – Custom Font Uploader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-font-uploader/) | 3K+ | 3.8/5 (14) | Jun 4, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 8 | [Elegant Custom Fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elegant-custom-fonts/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 13, 2023 | 35/100 |
| 9 | [Fonto – Custom Web Fonts Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fonto/) | 2K+ | 3/5 (4) | Aug 13, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Widget Customizer for WordPress – Free Version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/asd-123-456-widget/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 10, 2015 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Fonts free?
Yes. Simple Fonts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Fonts safe to use in 2026?
Simple Fonts works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Fonts?
Simple Fonts is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 286 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 136 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Fonts work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Fonts is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Simple Fonts need?
Simple Fonts requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Fonts last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.10, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Simple Fonts?
Simple Fonts is developed and maintained by Jonas Hjalmarsson.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Fonts?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Fonts are Custom Fonts (400K+ installs), Use Any Font (200K+ installs) and Fonts Plugin (200K+ installs).


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