2026

February 18, 2026

Monotype Fonts

New: AI Search

We are pleased to introduce a new AI driven search capability in Monotype Fonts that transforms how you discover and explore fonts. With natural language understanding and intelligent font recommendations, AI Search enables more intuitive, efficient, and creative font discovery across the Monotype Fonts library.

Find fonts faster with natural language search. Describe what you need (like genre, mood, use case, aesthetics, or industry) and get tailored recommendations from the Monotype Fonts library.

What’s Included

Natural language search
Context aware recommendations
Chat‑based refinements
Insights explaining why fonts are recommended
Support for multiple prompt types (style, mood, use case, multilingual, and more)

Get Started with AI Search

Try: Log in to Monotype Fonts and click AI Search from the inline search bar.
Learn More: Monotype Fonts Help Center

Monotype Desktop App (2025)

Date	Version	Category	Update Summary
Dec 17	v7.7.0	New, UX, Performance	Font conflict detection & resolution (detects duplicated PSNames, keeps one active, lists deactivated fonts) License management added to app (Admins: mark/unmark Production Fonts; Creatives: submit Requests for Production) Background app updates with restart prompt only when ready Reduced installer size by ~55–60% for faster downloads
Oct 29	v7.6.3	Integration	Adobe CC 2026 support: One‑click activation for Illustrator®, InCopy®, Photoshop® (CC 2023–2026) One‑click + auto‑activation for InDesign® (CC 2023–2026)
Sept 16	v7.6.2	Enhancement	Quality-of-life improvements Bug fixes
Aug 21	v7.6.1	Localization	Added Japanese language support (switch via app settings)
Apr 16	v7.6.0	New, UX, Accessibility	Font metadata view (version, foundry, designer, PSName, languages, material number, description) Pagination: Synced Fonts displays 15 families per page Conflict labels for same‑PSName fonts from inventory Additional improvements: performance, AA-compliant UI, refined filters
Mar 12	v7.5.0	Enhancement	Quality-of-life improvements Bug fixes

Monotype Fonts Web Platform (2025)

Date	Feature	Category	Update Summary
Oct 30	Leaving Soon (Delisted Fonts)	Discovery, Library	Added Leaving Soon button on Dashboard Dedicated page listing fonts nearing delisting Color badges: Red (<30 days), Yellow (>30 days) Hover shows delisting date + similar fonts link Info also shown on family pages Helps maintain continuity by replacing fonts early
Sept 4	Admin Approval Workflow (Imported Fonts)	Admin, Access	New Requests page to approve/deny imported font access Includes filters, details, style-level controls, and status tracking Replaces email‑only workflow Team-aware notifications (fallback rules based on team hierarchy) Prevents duplicate approvals, improves efficiency, supports future automation
Sept 4	Do Not Share Assets Permission	Admin	New permission added to roles to prevent sharing of font lists, folders, and web projects
Jun 20	Remote Unsync	Admin	Admins can unsync all fonts for a user via Manage > Users Helps remove outdated/unauthorized fonts Supports license compliance Useful for deactivated/inactive users ⚠️ Action cannot be undone
Jun 20	Search: Font Metadata	Search	• Metadata (style aliases, PSName, material number) now searchable • Appears in: search results, Quick View, family pages • Tooltip reveals metadata details • Helps refine search and compare inventory/imported fonts
May 29	Unsync All (Font Lists)	Workflow	• One-click Unsync all for font lists (My Library) • Eliminates manual unsyncing • Simplifies re-syncing and delta workflows
May 15	Font Card Simplification	UX	• Updated card layout for improved clarity • On-hover actions: Pairs, Similar, Add To, Favorite, View Family, Sync • Better feature visibility, lower cognitive load • Improves navigation and discoverability
Apr 7	Embed Code (QOL)	Performance	• Lightweight JS & CSS implementation • Tracks page views without affecting site speed
Mar 20	Style Linking Upgrade	Web Standards	• Standardized CSS mapping across platforms: family, weight, style, stretch • Applies when duplicating or creating new web assets • Improves consistency, responsiveness, and workflow efficiency
Mar 20	Team to Team-Admin Mapping	Admin	• Only relevant team admins receive imported font notifications • Supports multiple teams per user • Uploading admin always notified
Mar 20	Enhanced Search: New Tags + Dingbats Filter	Search	• Added new AI-powered tags: Fashion, Wavy, Funky • Added new style filter: Dingbats • Enhances natural-language search
Feb 4	Brazilian Portuguese Localization	Localization	• Full localization of Web UI, Desktop App, Help Center, learning resources, chat support, notifications
Jan 22	Glyph Filtering	Search	• Find families supporting custom glyph sets • Enter glyphs in Typetester → Enable Glyph Filtering • Added infinite scroll for uninterrupted browsing

Release Notes