# Importing custom Google Fonts in WordPress

> Add Google Fonts to your WordPress theme with a functions.php snippet or a plugin to change your site's typography.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/wordpress/guides/importing-custom-google-fonts-in-wordpress/

WordPress themes often come with default fonts, but you may want to customize your site’s typography to match your brand. On **ruachost.com**, you can import **Google Fonts** into WordPress using a simple code snippet or plugins.

## Why Use Google Fonts?

- Free and easy to integrate.
- Wide selection of professional fonts.
- Improves site design and readability.
- Loads quickly from Google’s CDN.

## Method 1: Add Google Fonts via functions.php

1. **Log in to WordPress** with an administrator account.
2. In the dashboard, go to **Appearance → Theme Editor**.
3. Select your active theme and open the **functions.php** file.
4. Add the following code snippet:

   ```
   // Import Google Fonts into WordPress
   function add_google_fonts() {
       wp_register_style('OpenSans', '//fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Open+Sans:400,600,700,800');
       wp_enqueue_style('OpenSans');
   }
   add_action('wp_print_styles', 'add_google_fonts');
   ```
5. Click **Update File** to save changes.
6. Open your theme’s CSS file and apply the font:

   ```
   body {
       font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
       font-size: 20px;
       color: #000000;
   }
   ```

✅ Your site will now load and use the **Open Sans** font.

## Method 2: Use a Plugin (No Coding)

- Install a plugin such as **Easy Google Fonts**.
- Activate it and go to **Appearance → Customize → Typography**.
- Select and apply Google Fonts to headings, body text, or specific elements.

## Important Notes

- Always back up your theme files before editing.
- Use a **child theme** to preserve changes during updates.
- Loading too many fonts can slow down your site, choose only what you need.
- Ensure proper fallback fonts (e.g., `sans-serif`) for browsers that don’t support Google Fonts.