@font-face vs. Google Font: Which is faster?

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  • I believe the Google Font API is faster because the user does not need to download fonts from your own server (especially if you’re on a shared server). And you wouldn’t have to deal with copyright issues.

    I have never noticed a difference in load times, even after using local custom fonts, on shared hosting

    Just some input…..

    Yes, I suppose any load time difference would be in the millisecond range.

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    Is there a way to load the fonts from my own server as a backup in case the Google Font doesn’t load?

    I don’t think so…but you could find free alternatives for the fonts you decide to use and serve those from your own server. Then just add those fonts to your font stacks…

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