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ACF: Google Font Selector

By danielpataki

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

ACF: Google Font Selector Review - In-Depth Analysis

Select Google fonts easily with this ACF field. Customize font loading and options for better performance.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

3.5/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to create a Google font selector field with different options. The plugin also creates the font request in the theme header to autoload the fonts if you'd like. Font variants and charsets can be selected separately to make font loading more flexible and optimized.

Font options added to any options page will always be enqueued. Any fonts added to post pages will only be enqueued when that specific post is displayed.

To grab the font list from Google you'll need an API key. This is free and easy to do, take a look at the guide to get an API key.

This ACF field type is compatible with both ACF 4 and ACF 5. Once installed the list of Google Fonts will be retrieved from a static file included in the plugin. If you would like the list to be pulled from the Google API you will need to define your API key in the admin settings.

For developers, there are advanced controls to customize the plugin's behavior. You can define constants to manage the API key, refresh rate, and enqueueing of fonts.

Comparing to Alternatives

ACF: Google Font Selector is a niche plugin with several alternatives that offer similar font selection and customization features for WordPress users.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates directly with Advanced Custom Fields for font selection.
Supports a wide range of Google Fonts.
Simple and straightforward user interface.
Free to use without upsells.
Allows font preview with minor fixes.

Weaknesses

No updates in over two years, leading to compatibility issues.
Known security vulnerability with no current fix.
API integration issues causing errors.
Lacks a pro version with enhanced features.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are mixed with a 3.5-star average rating. Half of the users rate it highly, appreciating its concept and functionality, while a significant minority report critical issues.

Positive highlights

"Works like a charm with a quick fix" - Tibow
"Great plugin in concept" - Ricardo
"Absolutely what we need with ACF" - Tibow

Common complaints

Plugin no longer works due to lack of updates.
API returns incorrect errors preventing functionality.

Weaknesses

Outdated plugin causing compatibility problems.
Unresolved security vulnerability (reflected XSS).
API integration is unreliable.
Lack of official support or updates.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a free, simple Google Fonts selector integrated with Advanced Custom Fields and are comfortable applying community fixes.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a fully supported, regularly updated plugin or those concerned about security vulnerabilities and API reliability.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic Google Fonts selection integrated with ACF without any premium features.

Final Verdict

ACF: Google Font Selector offers a useful integration for selecting Google Fonts within Advanced Custom Fields, appreciated by users who can apply minor fixes. However, its lack of updates and unresolved security issues pose significant risks.

Users seeking a reliable and secure font selection plugin should consider alternatives with active maintenance and support. The free offering is functional but limited, and the plugin's future viability is uncertain.