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Orbot

Orbot is a freely licensed open-source application developed for the Android platform. It acts as a front-end to the Tor binary application, and also provides an HTTP Proxy for connecting web browsers and other HTTP client applications into the Tor SOCKS interface.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

Application types

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
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Properties

  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  Anonymous Proxy
  2.  Online Anonymity
  3.  Built-In Proxy
  4.  Dark Mode
  5.  No Tracking
  6.  Ad-free
  7.  End-to-End Encryption
  8.  No registration required

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Orbot information

  • Developed by

    US flagGuardianProject

  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.

  • Alternatives

    24 alternatives listed

  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • French
    • German
    • Russian
    • Spanish
    • Ukrainian

AlternativeTo Categories

Security & Privacy, Network & Admin

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GitHub repository

  •  2,879 Stars
  •  415 Forks
  •  177 Open Issues
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What is Orbot?

Orbot is a freely licensed open-source application developed for the Android platform. It acts as a front-end to the Tor binary application, and also provides an HTTP Proxy for connecting web browsers and other HTTP client applications into the Tor SOCKS interface.

Orbot is a component of the Guardian Project, an effort to develop a secure, anonymous smartphone for use by human rights activists, journalists and others around the world. Learn more: https://guardianproject.info/

Tor protects your privacy on the internet by hiding the connection between your Internet address and the services you use. We believe Tor is reasonably secure, but please ensure you read the instructions and configure it properly. Learn more at https://torproject.org/

Tor Frequently Asked Questions: https://support.torproject.org/faq/

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