# StopTheScript

> Stop all the JavaScript!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1588394487](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1588394487)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1588394487`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jeff Johnson
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (31 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-08
- **First published:** 2021-10-04
- **Size:** 3.74 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stopthescript/id1588394487)
- **Website:** [https://underpassapp.com/StopTheScript/](https://underpassapp.com/StopTheScript/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://underpassapp.com/StopTheScript/privacy.html](https://underpassapp.com/StopTheScript/privacy.html)

## Description

StopTheScript is a Safari extension for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that stops all JavaScript on your selected websites. StopTheScript is the only Safari extension that stops inline JavaScript on the web page as well as externally loaded JavaScript. This is in contrast to Safari content blockers, which can only block external JavaScript, not inline JavaScript.

StopTheScript is made by indie developer Jeff Johnson. If you need support, please email me at stopthescript@underpassapp.com or read the support site at https://underpassapp.com/StopTheScript/support.html

## Rankings

- #211,270 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise StopTheScript for effective script blocking and security, with notes on its simple, NoScript-like value and improved browsing stability. However, recurring criticisms involve the lack of granular controls (no whitelist, per-site rules), all-or-nothing blocking that hurts usability, and occasional reliability or device-specific issues, plus unclear toggling off. Overall, it offers strong security benefits but significant usability and feature gaps.

### Pros

- It works as advertised and reliably blocks scripts when enabled.
- Simple, no-nonsense interface that emphasizes security.
- NoScript-like protection that some users compare to the PC experience, adding value on iOS Safari.
- Improves browsing stability by reducing script-related errors and crashes.
- Strong overall recommendation from users who value proactive script blocking.

### Cons

- Lack of per-site whitelisting and granular controls; all-or-nothing blocking.
- Usability issues and practicality struggles for daily use; cumbersome at times.
- Occasional non-functionality or bugs on certain devices (e.g., iPadOS) and unclear toggle-off behavior.
- Does not block cookies effectively and lacks finer rule editing/import/export options.
- No straightforward way to edit rules or import external ones within the app.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1588394487)