display · OFL-1.1 · Variable (100-900)
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Best Fonts for Headlines
Typography designed specifically for titles, headers, and attention-grabbing text. Headline fonts feature strong visual presence, dramatic weight, and distinctive character at large sizes.
21 free fonts | 40 premium to replace | Updated: Jan 2026
Free Fonts for Headlines
Open-source fonts perfect for headlines projects.
serif · OFL-1.1 · Variable (100-900)
sans-serif · OFL-1.1 · Variable (100-900)
sans-serif · OFL-1.1 · Variable (100-900)
serif · OFL-1.1 · Variable (100-900)
sans-serif · OFL-1.1 · Variable (100-900)
sans-serif · OFL-1.1 · Variable (100-900)
sans-serif · OFL-1.1 · Variable (100-900)
display · OFL-1.1 · 1 weights
Premium Headlines Fonts You Can Replace
Popular premium fonts for headlines with free open-source alternatives.
Franklin Gothic
american-gothic bold condensed
Trade Gothic
american-gothic condensed industrial
Bluu Next
display contemporary bold
Cabinet Grotesk
neo-grotesque display bold
Chronicle Display
scotch display editorial
Clash Display
display bold contemporary
Clash Grotesk
neo-grotesque display bold
Founders Grotesk
neo-grotesque editorial condensed
Freight Display
high-contrast editorial display
Monument Extended
extended display bold
Noe Display
high-contrast display editorial
Supria Sans
humanist display contemporary
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a font good for headlines?
Headline fonts need visual impact at large sizes. Look for distinctive letterforms, bold weights, and tight tracking that creates solid text blocks. They can be more expressive than body fonts—condensed, extra-bold, or stylized. The best headline fonts are instantly recognizable and create visual hierarchy.
How do I pair headline and body fonts?
Create contrast through weight, style, or classification. Pair a bold geometric sans headline with a readable serif body, or a dramatic serif headline with clean sans body text. Avoid pairing fonts that are too similar—the contrast should be clear. Many font families include both headline and text weights.
What free fonts work well for headlines?
Oswald delivers bold, condensed impact. Playfair Display offers editorial elegance. Bebas Neue provides all-caps power. For modern headlines, try Poppins Bold or Montserrat Black. Sora and Space Grotesk offer contemporary geometric alternatives with strong headline weights.