Font Pairings Used on Real Websites

These font combinations appear most often together on websites analyzed by What the Font. Each pairing is based on real usage data - not just design theory.

Most Common Font Pairings

#1Used together on 104 sites
#3Used together on 78 sites
#4Used together on 44 sites
#5Used together on 42 sites
#8Used together on 31 sites
#10Used together on 28 sites
#11Used together on 28 sites
#13Used together on 26 sites
#15Used together on 25 sites
#17Used together on 23 sites

What are font pairings?

A font pairing is a combination of two (or more) typefaces that work well together on a website. Typically one font is used for headings and another for body text. The best pairings create visual hierarchy while remaining harmonious - the fonts contrast enough to be distinct, but share enough personality to feel cohesive.

Where does this data come from?

Every pairing on this page is derived from real websites analyzed by What the Font. When multiple fonts appear together on the same site, they get counted as a pairing. The more sites a combination appears on, the higher it ranks. This reflects actual design decisions by real developers and designers - not just theoretical recommendations.

How to pick a font pairing for your project

Start by choosing a primary font for your headings - something distinctive that matches your brand personality. Then pick a secondary font for body text that is highly readable at small sizes. A common approach is pairing a serif with a sans-serif, or a display font with a neutral workhorse like Inter or Roboto. Click any font name to explore its full details and specimen.

All fonts are from Google Fonts

Every font appearing in these pairings is available on Google Fonts - a free, open-source library you can use on any website. Simply add a CSS import for each font you want and start using it immediately. No license fees, no subscription. Click a font name to see its Google Fonts page and copy the import code.

Analyzing a Website Instead?

If you're trying to identify fonts on a website rather than in a static image, use our URL-based font checker. Paste any URL and we'll extract every font the site uses.