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IBM Plex Mono

Monospace by Mike Abbink 7 weights SIL Open Font License

$ Type tester

# Weights

100 — Thin
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.
200 — ExtraLight
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.
300 — Light
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.
400 — Regular
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.
500 — Medium
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.
600 — SemiBold
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.
700 — Bold
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.

# Character set

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$ Popular pairings

</> CSS code

/* Google Fonts import */ @import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=IBM+Plex+Mono:wght@100;200;300;400;500;600;700&display=swap"); /* Usage */ .my-text { font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-weight: 400; }

$ About IBM Plex Mono

IBM Plex Mono is a monospace typeface designed by Mike Abbink, available for free on Google Fonts under the SIL Open Font License. It comes with 7 weights (from Thin (100) to Bold (700)), making it highly versatile across different design contexts.

As a monospace font, IBM Plex Mono gives each character the same width, creating a structured, technical appearance. Monospace fonts are essential for code editors and terminals, but they also bring a distinctive aesthetic to UI design, branding, and creative layouts.

For App Store and Google Play screenshots, IBM Plex Mono can be used as body text or headings — its clean lines ensure readability even at smaller sizes in screenshot thumbnails. The key is consistency: use the same font across all your screenshots so the set reads as one cohesive design.

$ FAQ

Is IBM Plex Mono free to use?

Yes. IBM Plex Mono is available on Google Fonts under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in personal and commercial projects, apps, websites, and print — for free, with no restrictions.

How do I install IBM Plex Mono?

Click the "Download" button above to get the font files as a ZIP. For web use, copy the @import or <link> tag from the code section into your CSS or HTML — no installation needed.

What fonts pair well with IBM Plex Mono?

IBM Plex Mono pairs well with IBM Plex Sans, IBM Plex Serif, Inter, Open Sans. You can try these combinations live in our font pairing tool.

How many weights does IBM Plex Mono have?

IBM Plex Mono has 7 weights, from Thin (100) to Bold (700).

Can I use IBM Plex Mono in my mobile app?

Yes. Download the font files and bundle them in your iOS or Android app. The SIL Open Font License allows embedding in apps without any fees or attribution requirements in the app itself.

Use IBM Plex Mono in your screenshots

Design App Store & Google Play screenshots with this font — free, in your browser.

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