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IMPORTANT: New customers should purchase StopTheMadness Pro rather than StopTheMadness Mobile, which will receive no new features.
StopTheMadness is a Safari extension that stops web sites from making your browser harder to use. And it protects your privacy on the web. StopTheMadness is not an ad blocker: it offers unique features not available from ad blockers or any other apps. StopTheMadness is one of a kind!
Made by indie developer Jeff Johnson. The support link has documentation and my email address.
Many web sites deliberately disable user interface features in Safari that you normally expect to work. StopTheMadness re-enables those features for you in Safari:
• opening contextual menus
• selecting, copying, cutting, and pasting of text
• drag and drop
• AutoFill/autocomplete of passwords, emails, etc.
• 2-finger click to open a link in a new tab
StopTheMadness also protects your privacy on the web:
• Stops Google AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages). Automatically loads the original "canonical" web site page instead of Google AMP.
• Removes tracking tags such as utm_source, gclid, and fbclid from the end of URLs.
• Stops clickjacking in Google Search, Gmail, Facebook, and DuckDuckGo.
• Stops hyperlink auditing by removing the anchor "ping" attribute on link clicks.
• Stops tracking beacons (Navigator.sendBeacon).
• Stops sites from using the Page Visibility API to know when a tab is visible on your screen.
• Stops URL shorteners. Checks the links you click in Safari for well-known link shorteners — bit.ly, tinyurl.com, t.co (used by Twitter), etc. — and loads the unshortened destination URL instead of the shortened URL. This occurs without setting any cookies or other site data, so you can't be tracked by your click.
Bonus Features:
• Stop videos from autoplaying. This works even on sites where Safari doesn't stop autoplay, such as YouTube. Also stops videos from following you down the page when you scroll on many sites.
• Automatically skip YouTube video ads.
• Stop sites in Safari from pausing your audio in a background app such as Apple Music.
• Show native video controls. Use Picture-in-Picture from Safari on sites that don't normally support it, including YouTube.
• Automatically select web video speed. Speed up videos, or slow them down.
• Automatically select video quality on YouTube.
• Hides the annoying popup banners prompting you to get the app on Google, Google Maps, DuckDuckGo, IMDb, Quora, Reddit, and Tumblr. Also hides "Sign in with Google" banners on all sites.
• Font replacement. Substitute one font for another on web pages, such as Helvetica for Arial and Courier for Courier New.
• Add your own site-specific CSS and JavaScript to web pages.
• Custom URL redirects. Redirect new Reddit to old Reddit, Twitter to Nitter, YouTube to Invidious, etc. You can create any redirect that you want.
• Stop keyboard page zoom. Stops the page from zooming in when you show the software keyboard.
• Enable pinch-to-zoom on sites that prevent it, such as old reddit.
• Stops "Are you sure you want to leave this page?" alerts. Close your tabs without getting stopped by the site.
• Force links to open in the current tab instead of a new tab. Remove target="_blank" from links so that they no longer automatically create a new tab.
• Force links to open in a new tab instead of the current tab. This is great if you're scrolling through a list of links and want to open each one in a new tab.
• Force images to the front. Bypass the transparent overlay on sites such as Instagram that prevents you from dragging and opening the contextual menu on images.
• Warns when you paste or type beyond the maximum length in a password field or other text field. Stops you from accidentally losing characters.
• Edit Tab URL: Instead of struggling to edit a URL in the Safari address bar, edit the URL in a large editing field, with buttons to remove the URL query, copy the URL, or open the URL.
StopTheMadness Mobile App Comments & Reviews
StopTheMadness Mobile Positive Reviews
Saving the web from MadnessBrowsing the web can be a hassle. From minor annoyances of not being able to copy text or drag and drop content, to more egregious annoyances like visiting AMP links or being redirected with tracker links to the website(s) that you actually want to visit, the web is full of inconsistencies and annoyances. With StopTheMadness, I can be rest assured that websites that I visit are less annoying and more consistent by allowing me to copy text, drag and drop content, bypass AMP, stop tracker links, and more to come with future updates. If the web has an annoyance, I am confident that StopTheMadness has or will have some sort of solution to that annoyance. StopTheMadness is well worth the associated cost when you consider all of the benefits that you are getting— which work reliably well— and the fact that the developer is constantly fixing any bugs that may arise. And with new features introduced when necessary to “fix” the web, as well as a privacy policy of collecting no personal data, you— and your privacy— seriously can’t go wrong with your purchase of StopTheMadness..Version: 15.1
Unique Outstanding Design App!Well I am out taking a walk to get some fresh air, but my ole Bones feels it’s time to take a break and talk about this great outstanding Design App that the Developer has created for you myself and our family. Never thought Security would be so important today, but Crooks have created words like Scam Spoof and so on! They are not stupid they change things hoping to get your money and Identity. The Developer put this unique Software into play to help us stop the Fraud that Hits us everyday. The Developer has put a great deal of time hard work and dedication that I would call loyalty and love into this Software! How do I know look at the number of updates that has been made to keep up with the Crooks in the World! I hope if you have taken the opportunity and time to read this you will Download this Unique Outstanding Design App! What do you have to loose ( maybe more than the time it took to Download the App! ) Well it’s time for this ole man to get on with my walk so Mr. Developer I Truly Appreciate this Unique Outstanding Design App and I Tip My Hat 🎩 to You and say “Thanks “..Version: 16.2
Doesn’t block Google result tracking linksThe first thing I tested in this browser extension was the Google search results redirect tracking. It doesn’t work at all. Enable the extension follow all the instructions and do a Google search. Now long press on a result link and you will see that you cannot copy the link without getting the Google redirect. Furthermore, clicking the link shows that the Google redirect is still active since you can watch your browser going to Google before it goes to the result page. This was the only reason that I bought this extension. Perhaps it works for other use cases. I will still leave a good rating since the author of this app contacted me immediately when I complained about this..Version: 7.0
Just amazing all around!This app really takes care of a lot; the developer continually updates it as well. I’m always seeing new things added or small bugs corrected. I personally haven’t experienced any bugs, but you can be sure that if you ever do they will be ironed out. This developer works actively on this app; the continued updates and support it receives is very reassuring. I look forward to seeing what else comes to this app. In a world of free to download, but pay to subscribe apps I find it hard to actually purchase something outright. Kind of weird, because that’s how everything used to be; purchase and own is objectively better anyway. If an upfront cost is stopping you, rest assured it’s a safe bet..Version: 16.2
Mostly invisible, but with noticeable performance improvementsI would very much consider myself a power-user of Safari. I shudder when yet another website suggests I download their app (who doesn’t have enough apps?). When I check battery usage, Safari is high and by far my #1 culprit, previously taking up 60-70% of my phone’s 10-day battery usage. That said, while most of the privacy enhancements of this app work invisibly in the background, one thing I’ve noticed as a major Safari user is increased battery life. Not a whole lot, but I feel like my phone’s battery stretches another 5-10% a day. Safari drains way less of my weekly battery life now and is down to around 40-50% of total battery use over the past 10 days. It’s a small price to pay to make your browsing experience much more efficient. By blocking invisible trackers and cutting out needless JavaScript, you considerably streamline the performance of your browser and that has left me one happy customer..Version: 2.6
Finally stop video auto play!This extension is worth every single penny because it is the only method I’ve found that actually stops websites from auto-playing videos. I realize a lot of people like watching videos all day long and want them autoplaying. I am not one of those people. I’m sure this extension has other useful features that I’ll eventually discover, but finally stopping auto play was the primary reason I was willing to spend money. Very satisfied..Version: 6.0
FINALLY! Something that really truly works to stop video autoplay!I have tried EVERYTHING in the past to stop ESPN from autoplaying their darn videos when I just want to read the article. And StopTheMadness did it! Super easy, and I didn’t need to give this extension permission to everything in the world just to block this one very annoying website. Yeah, this cost a few bucks to buy, but easily worth every penny for solving my problem after years of annoyance. Thank you!!!.Version: 9.2
Just perfect!!!!!!I gladly laid out the money for the macOS bundle and the iOS/iPadOS version. Incredibly smart utility, and thank heavens it is offered as an actual purchase and not subscription. It’s so out of hand, and yet it seems everyone is giving into it. Not the developer of this app!!!! He deserves everyone’s support for putting something out there that should be there to begin with but isn’t. Thank you, Jeff, for being smart enough to give us these utilities!!!.Version: 11.1
Well worth the costSo glad there are still good developers out there who aren’t greedy scammers and parasites. This extension is truly amazing. It fixes so many things that Apple or other companies and websites refuse to fix and mitigates ‘features’ they add that ultimately ruin the experience. It’s brought back the fun and novelty of being online again. Seriously amazing job by the developer. Cannot state that enough—thank you!.Version: 14.2
5/5 makes mobile web browsing feel good againI not only use this extension for myself, but have set it up for my family members as well. Does the job of many other individual extensions, but in one app! A quality app that’s well worth it. If my prior low star review is still up, it can be disregarded as I thought I was reviewing some subscription game 🙈.Version: 13.1
Love it!Just purchased (thank you for one-time fee!) and already loving it. For example, it stops those horrible auto-play videos on Instagram. Also, website browsing seems faster. I’ll no doubt come back later to give more examples of how fantastic this new Safari browser extension is!.Version: 14.1
Can’t browse without it nowWhenever I accidentally browse the web without StopTheMadness installed on a system, I am immediately frustrated by how much worse it is. This extension is just as important as, if not even more than, an adblocker to using the web in this era of awful banners and terrible abuses of web APIs..Version: 11.0
EssentialJust get this essential tool and save yourself a lot of headache when browsing the web. The “modern” web is a trash heap of marketing managers’ bad ideas, and intrusive tracking and analytics nonsense topped with an unhealthy dose of annoyance. This tool helps bring a little sanity back. For a little while at least..Version: 13.2
Wish I had found this sooner.I could list endless superlatives for the app and the dev. A small bit of the hope for what the internet could have become is restored. Thank you. I even bought the dev’s apps that I didn’t need just to support the effort..Version: 14.0
Kills autoplay videos DEAD!!!STM has a lot of great features, but for me-by FAR-the single most compelling feature is the one which prevents videos from autoplaying. why Apple have refused to bring this feature to Mobile Safari is beyond me, but now i don’t have to care! huzzah!.Version: 10.0
It’s good on desktop, it’s good on iPhoneNothing much more to say. Forces annoying videos with custom built html5 crap to use native video player, allows saving of images, gets rid of annoying crap in general. Must have and well worth the price of a (big) coffee..Version: 7.3
Amazing customer serviceI thought I’d gotten a lemon if an app, but the attentive customer service tells me this app has room to grow and customer service willing to help you understand whatever you don’t. Best customer service from any app hands down..Version: 6.1
It works!I really wish the UX/UI was easier to understand without reading the long help page. Maybe the developer could add some hints ( like hit return to add a custom site; or nothing happens). But overall this is a power user Safari extension..Version: 1.7
Great Safari ExtensionThis app provides controls to Safari that are available with non-iOS browsers. I highly recommend it. (Apple neuters all other browsers in the Apple App Store. Can't wait for the EU to force Apple to allow access to other app stores.).Version: 6.1
Total gem!The macOS version of this app may be my favorite piece of software so I’m thrilled to have it on iOS too. Possibly the best deal in the AppStore. (Glowing review notwithstanding, I am not in any way affiliated with developer—aside from being a huge fan.) Seriously: a great deal for a great app..Version: 1.1
Is it working?Honestly can’t tell what it’s doing for me. I purchased on a whim and now keep trying to find the benefit. Maybe it’s obscured by my existing ad blocker. A better UI would help too. Whenever I change options , I can’t tell if I’m changing global settings or a specific site’s settings. 3 stars until features are better observed..Version: 2.5
From great to amazing - outstanding developerThis is an example of an app that keeps delivering after you buy it. The developer has done a great job up-keeping and adding features over time..Version: 7.4
Amazing Developer ResponseI emailed the dev with a request to add a feature to override the zoom settings of a website and within a week he had implemented it in the extension and it works perfectly. 5 stars easy!.Version: 2.0
Top hit app for iPhoneThank you to your response and am giving this beautiful app a 5 star for its development stop the madness and stop the script very highly recommended thank you god bless you wisdom..Version: 14.1
Madness successfully stoppedI didn’t realize how bad web browsing has gotten until using this browser extension. Thank you! Great purchase..Version: 15.1
Great serviceThere was a bug that I reported and the developer Jeff got back to me right away and fixed the issue very quickly. Great service.Version: 2.3
Bye bye AMP!!So excited to be done with Google amp links. All of the other privacy features are really excellent to have as well. Will probably have to get this for my Mac now too..Version: 1.1
Stops the auto play videosVideos still chase me, but at least they’re not autoplaying!.Version: 2.4
AwesomeNot going to write an essay here, just going to say that this is one of the best privacy apps I’ve found. Simple to set up and it just works..Version: 17.2
Worth every penny!I’ve used this extension on my Mac for a while and couldn’t be happier to see it come to iOS / iPadOS! Take my money! Thank you for this extension!.Version: 1.4
Working greatPlease fix “stop keyboard page zoom” because it does not work. Thank you..Version: 17.8
THANK YOUModern web design is so user-hostile. I want to open a website without being tracked or bombarded with autoplaying videos..Version: 17.6
Must buy!This is a must buy. Incredible support, works great, and makes the internet more enjoyable. Best of all, no subscription!!.Version: 6.0
A long overdue programThis app is a long overdue tool against a increasingly and frustratingly more than ever monetized user hostile internet.Version: 2.3
Wish it could block Subscribe to email popupsWorks pretty well, I would love an option to block pops from websites asking you to Subscribe to their newsletters..Version: 17.0
Not sure how to report thisOn my iPhone 12 Pro Max the “stop keyboard page zoom” function is not working on safari….Version: 10.1
Worth every pennyVery happy I found this extension. You make a great product Jeff!.Version: 10.0
WorksI had left a crummy review because I didn’t really understand how the app operates. It actually does a lot of what it claims..Version: 10.3
Auto play disabled 😈Lovin’ my new browsing experience!.Version: 7.3
Just AwesomeThis works great. Well worth it..Version: 3.1
I love being able to see changes in realtimeGotta say I really like this extension; it doesn't do anything shady like "phoning home" (soooo many other apps do) and it's chock-full of handy little quality of life tools to quickly get rid of common annoyances. Great for when trying to do stuff on a small screen. I also really appreciate how interactive most of the features are so I can just click on things instead of trying to remember a bunch of code. Don't like that annoying thing on a website? Just click the element hider then click the eyesore. Done. You even get to see a preview of your actions along with an easy menu to fine-tune your choice. Between this extension, Web Inspector, and UserScripts - I'm pretty much set..Version: 17.2
GreatI know this app is way dank but honesty dont know what half the features do rllylol wish more explanation was given.Version: 8.0
Great but oh wellGreat app , great functionality but unfortunately it broke the web more then it helped , amazon picture slider doesn’t slide , some menus in other websites just doesn’t open or slide to open , some websites when i click on links on them just open a tab on the same page and it doesn’t redirect me to the link i clicked and just copy same page tabs every single click . But still for those who this worked its great . Kinda feels safari faster without it atm ..Version: 16.2
I never leave reviews but…This extension is amazing. One of my favorite websites to go to is Pitchfork.com and the music website ironically stops my music playing whenever I’m on the website. This app solved that ongoing issue. One of my best purchased apps.Version: 7.1
Finally! This stops auto play videos!I watch YouTube on pip or in background and half the sites pause YT for their auto play vids. Hate it! This appears to stop them. You have to enable the extension in Settings…AND then click on the puzzle button in Safari’s search bar and click “Allow Stop the Madness”. Then scroll down and enable “Stop Autoplay”. It’s not enabled automatically, ironic....Version: 6.0
The essential fix for broken browsersI’ve been using STM (desktop and mobile) since forever. Combine it with with a decent ad and tracker blocker and find yourself back in the good old days of web browsing. It works on Safari, Firefox and Chrome. The documentation is clear, the settings are easy to manage and the developer will help you out with any problems at the drop of a hat. You really can’t get any better way to Stop The Madness!.Version: 7.3
It FIXES web sitesContrary to what another review said, STM does not break web sites. It fixes them. It eliminates a wide variety of annoyances, including some that other extensions only eliminate one by one, for a total expense that is much higher. It does have a few more “experimental” features that might not work right for everyone, but those are clearly labelled as such and are never on by default. If you have any issues, don’t write a lousy review. Contact the developer and he’ll help you figure it out..Version: 7.1
Great extensionThis Safari extension improves your browsing experience by addressing numerous design flaws, making it a valuable addition to your browser. Worth the price.Version: 14.0
A Must have app for those with limited DataThe extension stops automatic video ads on websites. I had tried plenty of other apps but none of them worked..Version: 10.3
Superb extension, really stops the madness!Works as advertised; makes the web sane again. Feedback for developer - please consider making this extension open source to ensure long-term development. Also please consider a freemium revenue model (like for example AdGuard) to increase adoption. Cheers!.Version: 10.2
💯 IndispensableI can’t recommend this app more highly. It makes the web more usable in so many ways. Well worth the money. Very much looking forward to whatever features are to come!.Version: 10.0
Can’t live without itThis app keeps getting better and better, especially with the « prevent most banners from popping up » and native video controls! And all the other good, sanity-restoring stuff..Version: 5.0
Works as advertisedTested and works.Version: 1.1
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