Online Privacy & Security Tools

Online tools to protect your privacy and security.

Sam Lander
Sam LanderList by Sam Lander, last updated 
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  1. urlquery icon
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    urlquery.net is like a lie detector test for the internet. We ask those sneaky URLs some tough questions and see if they're telling the truth or pulling a digital prank.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. SealNotes icon
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    Fully open-source encrypted notepad with rich text support. No login required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. Toolz icon
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    Check to see if your adblockers are working.

    Alternatively, Can you block it?: Can you block it? icon Can you block it? Adblock Tester: AdBlock Tester icon AdBlock Tester

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    Toolz screenshot 1
    Toolz screenshot 1
  4. Monero icon
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    The most private currency.

    Use with a hardware wallet or paper wallet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
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  5. BrowserLeaks.com is a website that checks how much private information your web browser is leaking about you. This includes your IP address, unique fonts, screen resolution, operating system, battery status, etc. Advice is given on how to fix this.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. Some email clients perform operations when reading an email which give away information about the reader, to the sender of the message. If you enter your email address into the form on my home page, this web app will send you a confirmation email to make sure you own the email...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Email Privacy Tester screenshot 1
    Email Privacy Tester screenshot 1
  7. Test how protected your browser is from fingerprinting.

    Alternatively (not as in-depth), Cover Your Tracks: Cover Your Tracks icon Cover Your Tracks

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    Am I Unique? screenshot 1
    Am I Unique? screenshot 1
  8. Inspects files, domains, IPs, and URLs with 70+ scanners, sharing results with the security community. Free for end-users for non-commercial use.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Scan results for alternativeto.net
    the macOS/Linux desktop uploader
    the VT4Browsers Firefox extension
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  9. JMP.chat icon
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    Access JMP phone numbers from any device with internet: supports voice, SMS, MMS (pictures and group texting). Entirely open source stack and works over open protocols (XMPP).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. addy.io icon
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    Email aliases to protect your email.

    Alternatively, Firefox Relay: Firefox Relay icon Firefox Relay Simple Login: SimpleLogin icon SimpleLogin

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Manage aliases from the dashboard
    The main interface for the Firefox extension
    Settings for the extension
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    Generate Random Chars alias using the extension.
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