Adwaita Sans
sans-serif
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Adwaita Sans is a clean, humanist sans-serif typeface developed by GNOME as the default interface font for the Adwaita design system. It has a neutral, functional character with open apertures and balanced stroke contrast, making it highly legible at both small and large sizes. The letterforms are modern without being cold, sitting somewhere between geometric precision and humanist warmth. It avoids decorative tendencies entirely, which gives it a dependable, straightforward personality suited to environments where readability is the priority over stylistic flair.
Given its origins as a UI font, Adwaita Sans works well in software documentation and technical product websites where users need to scan and absorb information quickly. It is also a solid choice for dashboard interfaces or data-heavy web applications where consistent legibility across varied content types matters more than personality. Additionally, it fits naturally in open-source project sites, developer tools, or any digital product that wants to communicate transparency and practicality without leaning on overly polished or commercial-feeling typography.
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Adwaita Sans at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
December 2025
18 (9 weights + italics)
Sans Serif
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 18 Adwaita Sans styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Thin | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 200 | ExtraLight | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 600 | SemiBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 800 | ExtraBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 900 | Black | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Adwaita Sans character map
Which languages does Adwaita Sans support?
Adwaita Sans includes one character set:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Adwaita Sans commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Adwaita Sans is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.