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How can I optimize font loading to improve initial page render times?

Asked on Dec 17, 2025

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Optimizing font loading is crucial for improving initial page render times, as it can reduce render-blocking resources and enhance user experience. Implementing font-display and preloading can significantly improve performance.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    <link rel="preload" href="/fonts/myfont.woff2" as="font" type="font/woff2" crossorigin="anonymous">
    <style>
      @font-face {
        font-family: 'MyFont';
        src: url('/fonts/myfont.woff2') format('woff2');
        font-display: swap;
      }
    </style>
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Use "preload" to load fonts early in the page lifecycle, reducing delays in rendering text.
Set "font-display: swap" to ensure text remains visible during font loading, avoiding invisible text.
Ensure fonts are served in modern formats like WOFF2 for better compression and faster loading.
Consider hosting fonts locally to reduce dependency on third-party servers and improve load times.

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How can I optimize font loading to improve initial page render times?

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