Discontinued hardened Android fork.
Qubes OS
Operating system using Xen to isolate activities in separate VMs, with 4.3.1 stable and 4.2 end-of-life.
qubes-os.org
- Zero KYC
- US
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Operating system using Xen to isolate activities in separate VMs, with 4.3.1 stable and 4.2 end-of-life.
Evidence and facts
Evidence and facts
Why evidence is 59/100Formula 3.1
- Source coverageSome material claims still need confirmation
- +42
- Review ageOldest recorded check is 164 days old
- +17
Specs
Review analysis, source material, related services, and history
Analysis
Qubes OS uses Xen virtualization to isolate different tasks into separate VMs, with the current stable release at 4.3.1 while 4.2 has reached end-of-life.
The Qubes OS Foundation has received about $570,000 in Open Technology Fund (US State Department/USAGM) funding plus a $100,000 USDT grant from Tether/Bitfinex, funding sources the record also associates with Briar, Tor and Signal.
Suited to users who want VM-level compartmentalization of computing tasks and accept a foundation that discloses US government-linked funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is identity verification required?
No identity verification is recorded for typical use. Advertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Accepted payment methods: FOSS.
Where is it available?
Recorded availability: GLOBAL.
Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?
Yes. The recorded jurisdiction is US, a Five Eyes country (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ). This is jurisdiction context and does not by itself establish that a service is safer or less safe.
How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?
Identity exposure is level 0 of 4. No hosted operator data is recorded. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Evidence confidence is 59/100 and recorded risk is standard.
Which payment networks are supported?
Accepted networks: FOSS.
Sources and history
Terms and privacy policy
No changes to the document we watch since we started checking on 9 Aug 2026. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.
Evidence basis: Claims on this page are linked to published sources for comparison, not certification, audit, endorsement, or recommendation; read the methodology and coverage map before relying on an entry.