=== Maple Local Fonts === Contributors: mapleopentech Tags: fonts, google fonts, local fonts, gdpr, typography, privacy Requires at least: 6.5 Tested up to: 6.7 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.0.0 License: GPL-2.0-or-later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Import Google Fonts to local storage for GDPR-compliant, privacy-friendly typography. Fonts are served from your server, not Google. == Description == **Maple Local Fonts** allows you to import Google Fonts to your WordPress site's local storage. Once imported, fonts are served directly from your server — Google is never contacted again. = Why Local Fonts? = * **GDPR Compliance**: Serving fonts from Google's servers can transfer visitor IP addresses to Google, which may violate GDPR. Local fonts eliminate this concern. * **Performance**: Local fonts can load faster since they're served from your own server without additional DNS lookups. * **Privacy**: Your visitors' data stays private — no third-party requests for fonts. * **Reliability**: Fonts are always available, even if Google's services are blocked or unavailable. = Features = * **Simple Import**: Enter a font name, select weights and styles, and click to import. * **WordPress Integration**: Fonts automatically appear in the Full Site Editor typography settings. * **Clean Removal**: Uninstalling the plugin removes all imported fonts and files. * **No Frontend Impact**: Zero JavaScript or CSS added to your frontend — only font files are served. = How It Works = 1. Enter the Google Fonts name (e.g., "Open Sans") 2. Select the weights (400, 700, etc.) and styles (normal, italic) 3. Click "Download & Install" 4. The plugin downloads the font files and registers them with WordPress 5. Use the fonts in Appearance → Editor → Styles → Typography = Requirements = * WordPress 6.5 or higher (required for Font Library API) * PHP 7.4 or higher == Installation == 1. Upload the `maple-local-fonts` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu 3. Go to Appearance → Local Fonts 4. Import your desired fonts == Frequently Asked Questions == = Does this plugin contact Google after importing a font? = No. The plugin only contacts Google Fonts once, during the import process. After that, fonts are served entirely from your server. = Where are the font files stored? = Font files are stored in `wp-content/fonts/`, which is WordPress's default font directory. = Can I use these fonts with any theme? = **Block Themes (FSE):** Imported fonts automatically appear in Appearance → Editor → Styles → Typography. **Classic Themes:** Fonts are registered but must be applied via custom CSS. After importing, add CSS like this to your theme or Customizer: `body { font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; }` The plugin will detect your theme type and show appropriate instructions. = What happens to the fonts if I uninstall the plugin? = When you delete the plugin, all imported fonts and their files are removed. This ensures a clean uninstall. = Is this plugin GDPR compliant? = Yes. After importing, fonts are served from your own server. No visitor data is sent to Google or any third party. = What font formats are downloaded? = The plugin downloads WOFF2 format, which is the most efficient and widely supported web font format. = Can I import fonts that aren't on Google Fonts? = No, this plugin only supports importing from Google Fonts. For other fonts, you would need to manually upload them. = I'm using Wordfence/a firewall and imports are failing = If font imports fail, your firewall may be blocking outbound requests. Whitelist these domains: * `fonts.googleapis.com` (for font CSS) * `fonts.gstatic.com` (for font files) **Wordfence:** Go to Wordfence → Firewall → Blocking and ensure these domains aren't blocked. If using Learning Mode, imports should work and the domains will be automatically learned. **Other firewalls:** Add the above domains to your outbound request allowlist. = The plugin says it requires WordPress 6.5 = WordPress 6.5 introduced the Font Library API that this plugin uses. Earlier versions don't support local font registration. Please update WordPress to use this plugin. == Compatibility == = Tested With = * **WordPress:** 6.5, 6.6, 6.7 * **WooCommerce:** 8.0+ (HPOS compatible) * **Wordfence:** 7.10+ (see FAQ for firewall settings) * **LearnDash:** 4.10+ * **Popular Block Themes:** Twenty Twenty-Four, Twenty Twenty-Five = Theme Compatibility = * **Block Themes (FSE):** Full support via Site Editor typography settings * **Classic Themes:** Supported via custom CSS (instructions shown in admin) == Privacy == = Data Collection = This plugin does not collect any personal data from your website visitors. = External Services = This plugin connects to Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com) **only during the font import process** in the WordPress admin area. This connection is: * Initiated only by administrators * Used only to download font files * Not repeated after initial download After import, no external connections are made. Fonts are served entirely from your server. = Cookies = This plugin does not set any cookies. == Screenshots == 1. The font import interface 2. Installed fonts list with delete option 3. Fonts appearing in the Full Site Editor typography settings == Changelog == = 1.0.0 = * Initial release * Import Google Fonts to local storage * WordPress Font Library integration * Admin interface for font management * Clean uninstall functionality == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0.0 = Initial release of Maple Local Fonts.