# StopTheFonts — Web fonts blocker for Safari

> Safari content blocker for web fonts on iOS and macOS. (iPhone/iPad app by Jeff Johnson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopthefonts/id1671452642 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jeff Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176742298)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopthefonts/id1671452642/reviews.md

## What is StopTheFonts?

StopTheFonts is a Safari content blocker for web fonts. Block all web fonts, or only web fonts that you specify.

StopTheFonts is a Universal Purchase for iOS and macOS.

Made by Jeff Johnson, indie developer of the popular StopTheMadness Safari extension. If you need support, please email me at stopthefonts@underpassapp.com or visit the support site: https://underpassapp.com/StopTheFonts/support.html

To set up StopTheFonts, just enable the content blocker in Safari Extensions Settings.

## Key features

- Block all web fonts
- Block specific web fonts
- Safari content blocker
- Universal purchase for iOS and macOS
- Indie developer support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopthefonts/id1671452642/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Please add app to the manage extension list in Safari

*2026-02-11*

Works but needs ability to access settings from Safari extension list if hidden from App view. Glad it doesn't take up space if that was the intended reasoning but not user friendly. At least ability to launch app settings from support site maybe.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the rating! However, this is not a review of the app. Please contact support with feature requests. I need more information, but it's impossible to have a conversation here. The support email address is stopthefonts@underpassapp.com

### 5/5 — Läuft

*2025-04-16*

Manchmal führen Webseiten plötzlich eine custom font ein, die dann meinen Workflow unterbricht (Jira, Gitlab). Hiermit deaktiviere ich das und es wird die Systemschrift genutzt.

### 3/5 — Inbuilt list of web fonts missing

*2023-12-08*

Is there an inbulit list of fonts to block or must manually added by user? Not sure how this app works.

**Developer response:** You add the fonts you want to block. There's more information here: https://underpassapp.com/StopTheFonts/support-ios.html

### 5/5 — Webfonts blockieren

*2023-11-17*

Die App macht, was sie soll, und das sehr zuverlässig und minimal. Ein einfacher Content Blocker, der Webfonts blockieren kann. Entweder alle, oder nur die, die von Drittanbietern stammen. Durch das Blockieren von Webfonts erhöht sich die Performance von Websites und gerade mobil reduziert es auch das verbrauchte Datenvolumen, um ein Vielfaches. Der Entwickler ist etabliert durch andere Apps (primär StopTheMadness) und antwortet zudem schnell auf E-Mails und Fragen. Für mich eine wunderbare Ergänzung zum DNS-Adblocking, da hier die Möglichkeiten für das Blockieren von Webfonts stark begrenzt sind, was StopTheFonts zur perfekten Ergänzung werden lässt. Kann ich nur empfehlen, auch gerade deshalb, weil die Erweiterung sehr schlank ist und damit eben nicht unnötig den Akku durch allerlei Blockierregeln leersaugt. Klare Empfehlung meinerseits also.

### 5/5 — Webfonts blockieren

*2023-11-17*

Die App macht, was sie soll, und das sehr zuverlässig und minimal. Ein einfacher Content Blocker, der Webfonts blockieren kann. Entweder alle, oder nur die, die von Drittanbietern stammen. Durch das Blockieren von Webfonts erhöht sich die Performance von Websites und gerade mobil reduziert es auch das verbrauchte Datenvolumen, um ein Vielfaches. Der Entwickler ist etabliert durch andere Apps (primär StopTheMadness) und antwortet zudem schnell auf E-Mails und Fragen. Für mich eine wunderbare Ergänzung zum DNS-Adblocking, da hier die Möglichkeiten für das Blockieren von Webfonts stark begrenzt sind, was StopTheFonts zur perfekten Ergänzung werden lässt. Kann ich nur empfehlen, auch gerade deshalb, weil die Erweiterung sehr schlank ist und damit eben nicht unnötig den Akku durch allerlei Blockierregeln leersaugt. Klare Empfehlung meinerseits also.

### 3/5 — Some issues are there

*2023-05-06*

I like it overall because it will change the website fonts to the native one. 
But other icons in the websites (like search etc), particularly the ones in the website headers appear as boxes. Need a fix for that.

### 5/5 — I don't understand how to use this app.

*2023-05-05*

I selected block all 3rd party fonts and now sites all render in what looks like times new roman? super ugly? Is there a tutorial or nice looking presets in the app that I could use?

**Developer response:** Times is the default font in Safari, so that would be the fallback if the site hasn't specified another fallback. The only function of StopTheFonts is to block web fonts from loading. For privacy and security, it has no access to web pages and can't style them.

### 5/5 — Simple et fonctionnel

*2023-04-26*

Permet de bloquer les polices tierces sur l'ensemble des sites visités ou sur seulement sur certains. Ça limite le tracking et ça crée une cohérence visuelle d'un site web à un autre. Que du bon !

### 5/5 — Macht was es soll

*2023-04-11*

Seit Version 2 kann man nun bequem fonts von thirdparties blockieren und dafür selbstgehostete Fonts wie Icon Fontbibliotheken (Beispiel Font Awesome) zulassen.
Sehr schön!

### 4/5 — Weird default setting

*2023-04-10*

Took me a few minutes to figure out that I have to open the app to make it work as by default it blocks nothing. I would suggest you default to blocking 3rd party fonts instead of none because if we wanted none, we could simply not install or not enable the extension :)

## Frequently asked questions about StopTheFonts

### What is StopTheFonts?

StopTheFonts is a Safari content blocker designed to prevent web fonts from loading. You can choose to block all web fonts or create custom rules for specific ones.

### How do I set up StopTheFonts?

To set up StopTheFonts, simply enable it within your Safari Extensions settings. The app is a universal purchase, meaning one purchase unlocks it on both iOS and macOS devices.

### Does StopTheFonts have ads?

No, StopTheFonts does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with a one-time purchase price of $2.99.

### What devices does StopTheFonts support?

StopTheFonts is available for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is a universal purchase, so a single purchase grants access across all supported Apple devices.

### How often is StopTheFonts updated?

The latest version of StopTheFonts is 3.2, last updated on August 23, 2023. This indicates the developer actively maintains the application.

### What is the age rating for StopTheFonts?

StopTheFonts has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users and does not contain mature content.

### Where can I get support for StopTheFonts?

For support with StopTheFonts, you can email the developer directly at stopthefonts@underpassapp.com or visit the official support site at https://underpassapp.com/StopTheFonts/support.html.

### What is the user sentiment for StopTheFonts?

StopTheFonts has received excellent user feedback, with an average rating of 5.0 stars from 8 ratings. This indicates a very high level of user satisfaction.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2023-08-23

Fixed a minor thread safety issue with iCloud sync.

### 3.1 — 2023-05-09

Fixed a bug where an iCloud error alert could be shown twice.

### 3.0 — 2023-05-04

iCloud sync! This works with both iOS and macOS.

When you open the app, any changes to your font blocking settings that you made on other devices will automatically sync via iCloud.

### 2.0 — 2023-04-08

Added a setting to block 3rd party web fonts.

### 1.1 — 2023-04-07

Web Font URLs and Web Site URLs are now in visually separate lists.

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## More apps by Jeff Johnson

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All apps by Jeff Johnson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1176742298

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