The 39 best free web fonts

Looking for the best free web fonts? Often you don't want to go with the most common fonts used for websites, but wading through the ocean of fonts available can be time-consuming, so we've rounded up our picks of the best free web fonts to help save you time.

Many of the best web fonts aren't free, and there are various methods you can use to source and license paid-for web fonts, including subscription-based models, which are increasingly popular with designers because they offer a wide range of options suitable for different projects. But if you're on a tight budget or working on a smaller project, there are some good free web fonts out there if you know where to look.

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Nick Carson

Nick is a content strategist and copywriter. He has worked with world-class agencies including Superunion, Wolff Olins and Vault49 on brand storytelling, tone of voice and verbal strategy for global brands such as Virgin, Pepsi and TikTok. Nick launched the Brand Impact Awards in 2013 while editor of Computer Arts, and remains chair of judges. He's written for Creative Bloq on design and branding matters since the site's launch.

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