Cons of Using Typekit Fonts for WordPress

Accessibility Issues: One of the major drawbacks of using the 'Typekit Fonts for WordPress' plugin is the lack of accessibility features that would allow people with disabilities or limited vision to access the content of the website where the fonts are used. The plugin doesn't provide any support for text-to-speech or braille translation, or other accessibility features that are essential for helping those users receive the same content as everyone else. This could limit the audience of the website, and it also could be a violation of disability discrimination laws in some countries. Even though Typekit fonts are attractive and can be used with the plugin, users should weigh the potential benefits of them against the risk of not being accessible.

Licensing Confusion: The Typekit license agreement can be confusing, especially to users who are unfamiliar with the specifics. The license may be somewhat limiting because it can restrict users from using Typekit fonts in certain ways, such as not allowing them to be used on products that are sold or distributed for free. The license also might limit the number of domains that can use the fonts. Further complicating the matter is that the Typekit license agreement is not written in plain language, making it difficult for users to understand all of its provisions. To avoid having to worry about potential legal complications, websites should be sure to read and understand the Typekit license agreement first before using the 'Typekit Fonts for WordPress' plugin.

Limited Browser Support: The 'Typekit Fonts For WordPress' plugin can be unreliable since not all browsers support Typekit fonts. It may be difficult or impossible to fully utilize the plugin if the user does not have updated web browsers. Older versions of certain browsers may not be able to load Typekit fonts at all, meaning that the user would have to upgrade to a newer version of the browsers or face the possibility of losing out on the Typekit font experience. Luckily, users can update their browsers, but they should be aware of the potential compatibility issues should they choose to use the plugin.

Potentially Slow Down the Website: Using this plugin could potentially slow down the website's page loading times, especially if the website uses more than one type of Typekit font. Typekit fonts require additional files and stylesheets to be loaded, which can make the page loading times much longer than average. This could be especially detrimental for websites that depend on fast loading times for their users. Website owners should consider the potential impact of using the 'Typekit Fonts For WordPress' plugin in terms of its potential impact on page loading times before using it

Limited Variety of Fonts: The 'Typekit Fonts For WordPress' plugin also has a limited variety of fonts that it offers. While Typekit does have a lot of different fonts, the plugin doesn't have access to all of them. The plugin can only use the fonts that are explicitly listed in the plugin settings. This means that users may have to find other ways of getting the fonts that they want, which might be a time-consuming process and could contradict the idea of using the plugin in the first place.