How to Detect Font License Violations on Your Website in 1 Minute with FontCheckerPro
Font license violations can damage your brand’s reputation, expose you to legal risks, and create unnecessary costs. For agencies, e-commerce sites, and content creators, identifying these risks early is critical. But can you really detect violations in just 1 minute?
The answer is yes—with FontCheckerPro.
Why You Should Check in Just 1 Minute
Every font you use on your website comes with specific licensing terms. Using a font incorrectly can lead to:
Costly legal action,
Loss of clients or customers,
Long-term brand damage.
FontCheckerPro makes prevention easy. With automatic scanning and a powerful licensing database, you can analyze your website by simply pasting a URL. Within 60 seconds, you’ll know which fonts are safe and which ones are a liability.
Step-by-Step: 1-Minute Quick Scan
0:00 — Copy Your URL
Take the page address you want to check.
0:05 — Log In to FontCheckerPro
Head to the “New Scan” screen in your dashboard.
0:15 — Paste the URL
Insert your link into the Quick Scan field.
0:25 — Start the Scan
Click “Scan.” FontCheckerPro instantly gathers CSS, @font-face rules, Google Fonts links, and self-hosted font files.
0:35 — Review Results
See which fonts were found, their sources (Google, Adobe, CDN, self-hosted), license types, and compliance status.
0:50 — Get Your Report
Download a PDF report or send instant notifications to your team via Slack or email.
What You’ll See in the Dashboard
Font Name & Family (e.g., Roboto, Open Sans)
Source (Google Fonts, Adobe, CDN, self-hosted)
License Type (Free, commercial, OEM, unknown)
Risk Level (Low, Medium, High)
Suggested Action (Purchase, remove, or replace with an alternative)
What to Do After the 1-Minute Scan
Self-hosted with no license: Remove immediately or switch to a safe Google Fonts alternative.
Commercial license required: Request the license document from your client or purchase one.
Unknown source: Ask your developer where the font files came from.
Why Choose FontCheckerPro?
Detects all popular formats: CSS, WOFF, WOFF2, TTF, OTF, base64.
Cross-checks with a licensing database.
Provides instant PDF reports and team alerts.
Supports bulk scans and client reporting for agencies.
Sample Quick Report
Website: https://example.com
Fonts Detected:
Roboto (Google Fonts — Compliant)
MyBrandSans (Self-hosted — No License — High Risk)
Recommendation: Remove or replace MyBrandSans within 24 hours unless valid license proof is provided.
FAQs
Is Google Fonts always free?
Generally yes, but derivatives or specific use cases may carry restrictions.
How do team notifications work?
You can automatically send alerts via Slack, email, or to registered client contacts.
Will every font be detected?
WOFF/WOFF2, TTF, OTF, and base64-encoded fonts are detected. Some encrypted or custom formats may require extra verification.
Checking for license violations no longer takes days—or even hours. With FontCheckerPro, it takes just 1 minute to:
Identify risks before they escalate,
Provide clients with proof and transparency,
Protect your brand from legal and financial issues.
Try scanning your URL now and check your website’s license compliance in 60 seconds.
