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Newsreader font: free download & CSS embed

Newsreader is a free, open-source serif typeface from Google Fonts with 14 styles (7 weights, italics) and 3 character subsets. Free for commercial use under the SIL Open Font License or Apache 2.0.

Newsreader
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Weights & styles

200

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300

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789

400

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789

500

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789

600

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789

700

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789

800

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789

Italic

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789

Embed Newsreader with Google Fonts

<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Newsreader:ital,wght@0,200;0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,200;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

<style>
  body { font-family: "Newsreader", serif; }
</style>
stylesheet URL

Self-host Newsreader (faster, GDPR-friendly)

Download the ZIP above and serve the woff2 files from your own domain:

@font-face {
  font-family: "Newsreader";
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url("https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/newsreader/v26/cY9qfjOCX1hbuyalUrK49dLac06G1ZGsZBtoBCzBDXXD9JVF438weI_wC-ZF.woff2") format("woff2");
}

About the Newsreader typeface

Newsreader is a serif font family distributed through Google Fonts (version v26, last updated 2025-09-08). It supports the latin, latin-ext, vietnamese subsets, which makes it suitable for multilingual websites, apps and print. Available styles: 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 200 italic, 300 italic, 400 italic, 500 italic, 600 italic, 700 italic, 800 italic.

When to use Newsreader

Serif typefaces bring editorial character and authority. Use this family for long-form articles, headlines, branding and print layouts, paired with a neutral sans-serif for interface elements.

License

Like all Google Fonts, Newsreader is open source. It can be used freely in commercial projects, websites, apps, logos and printed products, and it can be redistributed and self-hosted under the terms of its license (OFL 1.1 or Apache 2.0).

Frequently asked questions

Is Newsreader free for commercial use?

Yes. Newsreader is published on Google Fonts under an open-source license, so you can use it in commercial websites, apps, logos and print without paying royalties.

How do I download Newsreader?

Use the download button on this page to get a ZIP with woff2, woff and ttf files for Newsreader, or download the family from Google Fonts. Install the TTF files on Windows or macOS to use it in Figma, Photoshop or Word.

How do I add Newsreader to my website?

Copy the Google Fonts stylesheet link from this page into your HTML head, then set font-family: "Newsreader" in CSS. For best performance and privacy, self-host the woff2 files instead.

What weights does Newsreader have?

Newsreader ships with 14 styles: 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 200 italic, 300 italic, 400 italic, 500 italic, 600 italic, 700 italic, 800 italic.

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