Tor Browser

Browse anonymously. Hide your IP. Access .onion sites. The original.

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JURISDICTIONUS

STATE ACTORUS non-profit. OTF (US State Dept / USAGM) and historically DARPA funded. Original technology developed by US Naval Research Laboratory. Architecture is open source and verifiably privacy-preserving despite funding origin.

WARNINGUS non-profit with historical US government funding (OTF, DARPA, State Dept). Tor's architecture is open source and regularly audited — the privacy properties are verifiable independent of funding. Avoid using Tor Browser logged into personal accounts.

AUDITED BYCure53

TRUST SCORE

LAST VERIFIED3/13/2026

LAST UPDATED3/13/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELZero

KYC TRIGGERSNo account. No KYC. Free download.

FEEFree

CATEGORIESPrivacy Tools

BEST FORAnonymous browsing, .onion access, Censorship circumvention

FEATURESOnion routing, No tracking, Fingerprint resistance, Access .onion sites, No IP leaks, Open source, Windows/Mac/Linux/Android, Built-in privacy modes

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REGIONS1 country — Global

About

The canonical anonymous browser. Routes traffic through the Tor network, hiding your IP and resisting fingerprinting. Required for .onion sites. Maintained by the Tor Project (US non-profit). Used by journalists, activists, and privacy-conscious users worldwide.

Follow the Money

  Tor Project Inc — Massachusetts (US)
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  501(c)(3) non-profit, founded 2006
  Funders: US DoS/DoD ~$5M/year
           DARPA original funding
           EFF, Mozilla, OTF
  ├─ US jurisdiction (FISA 702)
  ├─ Majority funding from US govt
  └─ Protocol itself is open/audited

Tor Browser — ownership and funding chain

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tor Browser require KYC or identity verification?

No. Tor Browser does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. No account. No KYC. Free download.

What payment methods does Tor Browser accept?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Is Tor Browser available in my country?

Tor Browser is available in: GLOBAL.

Is Tor Browser based in a Five Eyes country?

Yes. Tor Browser is based in US, which is a Five Eyes member country (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ). Authorities in Five Eyes countries can compel providers to hand over data and issue gag orders preventing disclosure.

Is Tor Browser safe to use for privacy?

Use Tor Browser with caution. US non-profit with historical US government funding (OTF, DARPA, State Dept). Tor's architecture is open source and regularly audited — the privacy properties are verifiable independent of funding. Avoid using Tor Browser logged into personal accounts.

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