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Tor Browser

Experience true privacy online with a portable browser offering built-in proxy, encryption, and tracker blocking. Navigate without revealing location or browsing data, enjoying ad-free, secure surfing across platforms like Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android with no installation hassle.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

Application type

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Android
  • Tor
  • OpenBSD
  • Flathub
4.8
Excellent56 reviews
1037likes
30comments

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Properties

  1.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Online Anonymity
  2.  Anticensorship
  3.  Firefox-based Browsers
  4.  Tor
  5.  Hide your IP
  6.  Built-in VPN
  7.  Malicious script blocker
  8.  Multiplatform
  9.  Block Trackers
  10.  No registration required
  11.  No Tracking
  12.  Sync via TOR network
  13.  Dark Mode
  14.  Built-in Ad-blocker
  15.  Bypass Censorship
  16.  Forces encrypted connection
  17.  Ad-free
  18.  Built-In Proxy
  19.  Portable
  20.  Decentralized
  21.  No Censorship
  22.  AES-256 Encryption
  23.  Embedded debugger
  24.  No Logs
  25.  Proactive Protection
  26.  End-to-End Encryption
  27.  Traffic Analysis

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Comment summary: Users appreciate Tor Browser's commitment to privacy and anonymity, describing it as essential for secure browsing. While praised for its easy use and effectiveness against internet censorship, some concerns are noted regarding speed and outdated vulnerabilities. Users also highlight its limitations, such as lack of decentralization and potential exposure during network participation. Nevertheless, Tor Browser remains a valued tool for those prioritizing online privacy.
Top Positive Comment
crazypens30
8

I see that the Tor Browser is listed as an "alternative" to Tor. Just so people aren't confused, the Tor Browser uses Tor, so it's not technically an alternative. Tor refers to the network of devices running the software, whereas the browser is a modified version of Firefox that works together with the Tor network. It includes plugins like NoScript, which blocks things like Java, JavaScript, and Flash on different websites, and Torbutton, which allows you to easily change configurations on Tor. Nonetheless, the browser is great, and the developers keep making improvements to it!

RemovedUser
1

Not for you daily-use, but essential tool against tyranny.

Review by a new / low-activity user.
PearOfJudes
2

The only way to use the Tor network. Total overkill for most (Tor network is too slow for daily browsing), but the only way to remain truly, relatively anonymous whilst browsing, for whistleblowers, journalists, or those evading the government, really sensitive information.

If you are using it, don't modify settings add extensions, or sign in whilst using it to have best anonymity.

Kelson V
0

Really good at its job of keeping your private web browsing actually private.

The cost of that privacy is mostly that it's slow and won't be able to handle some web applications (either because features have been disabled or because the website blocks Tor), so it's inconvenient for everyday browsing.

But if you need to hide activity from a stalker, an abuser, a harassment campaign, a government, etc. it's worth learning how to use it.

ma7versa
0

I LOVE the Tor Browser because it hides your identity online, and it also hides your IP. Freedom!

dabockster
0

Absolute overkill for most people out there. Only use it if you need to whistleblow on someone/something, or evade totalitarianism. I can't speak on those two uses personally, but I've heard Tor Browser is top notch for them.

LR88
1

Bastion of privacy and anonymity. Not designed as a daily driver because its heavy privacy-preserving features make it slow. Thankful for their work.

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What is Tor Browser?

The Tor software protects you by bouncing your communications around a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world: it prevents somebody watching your Internet connection from learning what sites you visit, it prevents the sites you visit from learning your physical location, and it lets you access sites which are blocked.

The Tor Browser lets you use Tor icon Tor on Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux without needing to install any software. It can run off a USB flash drive, comes with a pre-configured web browser to protect your anonymity, and is self-contained.

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Our users have written 30 comments and reviews about Tor Browser, and it has gotten 1037 likes

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