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Awesome Tor is a curated list of resources, tools, and applications related to the Tor network.

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This product is produced independently from the Tor® anonymity software and carries no guarantee from The Tor Project about quality, suitability or anything else.

Tor is a free overlay network for enabling anonymous communication. Built on free and open-source software and more than seven thousand volunteer-operated relays worldwide, users can have their Internet traffic routed via a random path through the network.

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Official Manual

About Tor Browser

Learn what Tor Browser can do to protect your privacy and anonymity.

Anti-fingerprinting

How Tor Browser mitigates browser fingerprinting.

Bridges

Most Pluggable Transports, such as obfs4, rely on the use of "bridge" relays.

Circumvention

What to do if the Tor network is blocked.

Downloading

How to download Tor Browser.

Installation

Installing Tor Browser.

Known Issues

Issues with Tor.

Make Tor Browser Portable

How to install Tor Browser onto removable media.

Managing Identities

Learn how to control personally identifying information in Tor Browser.

Mobile Tor

Learn about Tor for mobile devices.

Onion Services

Services that are only accessible using Tor.

Plugins, add-ons, and JavaScript

How Tor Browser handles add-ons, plugins, and JavaScript.

Running Tor Browser

Learn how to use Tor Browser for the first time.

Secure Connections

Learn how to protect your data using Tor Browser and HTTPS.

Security Settings

Configuring Tor Browser for security and usability.

Support

How to get help, report a bug, or give feedback.

Troubleshooting

What to do if Tor Browser doesn't work properly.

Updating

How to update Tor Browser.

Uninstalling

How to remove Tor Browser from your system.

Applications

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A portable, Debian-based OS that runs from the RAM, leaving no trace. Uses Tor Browser as the primary browser.

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Open-source web browser that enables anonymous communication by directing internet traffic through a free, worldwide, volunteer, overlay network to conceal location and usage from anyone conducting network surveillance or traffic analysis.

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Other applications

ansible-relayor

This is an ansible role for tor relay operators.

bine

Go library for accessing and embedding Tor clients and servers.

Briar

Peer-to-peer messaging that bypasses centralized servers. Connect via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Tor.

Bulk Tor Exit Exporter

Identify Tor exit nodes by showing exit node IPv4 and fingerprint information.

Chutney

Configures a Tor network, launches and monitors it, and then runs tests on it.

dnscrypt-proxy

A flexible DNS proxy, with support for encrypted DNS protocols.

dos-over-tor

Proof of concept denial of service over Tor stress test tool.

DocTor

A notification service that monitors newly published descriptor information for issues.

eotk

Tool for deploying HTTP/Onion sites to provide official, onion-networking for popular websites.

exitmap

Scanner for Tor to detect bad exits (spoiled onions).

haskell-tor

A Haskell implementation of the Tor protocol.

HTTPS Everywhere

Only allows the browser to connect using HTTPS, built-in Tor.

kalitorify

Shell script to create a transparent proxy through Tor for Kali Linux OS.

Tor Metrics

Adjustable graphs to visualize the statistics of Tor.

multitor

Create multiple Tor instances with load balancing.

mini-tor

Smallest application size while accessing internet content and hidden service content.

node-Tor

JavaScript open-source implementation of the Tor protocol on the server side and browsers.

nyx

CLI interface which includes detailed real-time information about your relay.

offensive-tor-toolkit

Bind/Reverse Shells, SOCKS, etc over Tor in Go.

onion-grater

Whitelisting filter for dangerous Tor control protocol commands.

Onionbalance

A way to load balance onion services across multiple backend Tor instances.

Onionoo

A web-based protocol to learn about currently running Tor relays and bridges.

OnionScan

Help operators of hidden services find and fix operational security issues with their services.

OnionShare

Anonymously share files, host website, and chat using the Tor network.

OONI

Test the blocking of websites and apps. Measure the speed and performance of your network.

Orbot

Tor on Android.

Orfox

Modified Tor browser for Android. Requires Orbot.

php-torcontrol

TorControl is a PHP library to control a Tor server.

Relay Search

Easy way to search for information about relays.

Ricochet Refresh

Ricochet Refresh is a peer-to-peer messenger app that uses Tor to connect clients.

rotating-proxy

Rotating Tor proxy with Docker.

sbws

A Tor bandwidth scanner that generates bandwidth files to be used by Directory Authorities.

Stormy

Stormy is a wizard that helps people create Tor Onion Services with just a few clicks.

setup-tor

Set up your GitHub Actions workflow with a specific version of Tor.

Stem

Stem is a Python controller library for Tor.

Shadow

Shadow is a discrete-event network simulator that runs the real Tor software as a plug-in.

Tallow

A program that redirects all outbound traffic from a Windows machine via the Tor anonymity network.

tor_box

An all-inclusive Tor configuration for Raspberry Pi, that serves as a relay and personal Tor network.

Tor_Onion_Proxy

Provides a .JAR and an .AAR file for embedding Tor into a Java or Android Program.

tor_ssh.sh

Command that allows SSH access using Tor to any server.

tor-browser-selenium

A Python library to automate Tor Browser with Selenium WebDriver.

tor-controller

Run Tor Onion Services on Kubernetes.

tor-hidden-service

Docker container made for Onion Services in v2 or v3.

tor-relay-bootstrap

Script to bootstrap a Debian server to be a set-and-forget Tor relay.

Tor.framework

Tor.framework is the easiest way to embed Tor in your iOS application.

tor.rb

This is a Ruby library for interacting with the Tor anonymity network.

Tor2web

HTTP proxy software that enables access to Tor Hidden Services through common web browsers.

TorBot

Onion site crawler for data collection.

TorChat-Mac

macOS native TorChat client.

TorChat

Decentralized anonymous instant messenger on top of Tor Hidden Services.

TorCheck

Determines if a visitor is using Tor or not.

torDDoS

TorDDos is a Python tool to automatize DDoS attacks on a website from the Tor network.

toriptabkes2

An anonymizer that sets up iptables and Tor to route all traffic through the Tor network.

torps

The Tor Path Simulator (TorPS) is a tool for efficiently simulating path selection in Tor.

Torsocks

Allows you to use most applications safely with Tor.

Tortilla

Tool that securely, anonymously, and transparently routes all TCP/IP and DNS traffic through Tor.

tun2tor

Rust library that creates a utun (userspace tunnel) interface, and connects it to a stream-based proxy.

txtorcon

An implementation of the control-spec for Tor using the Twisted networking library for Python.

Vanguards

This addon protects against guard discovery and related traffic analysis attacks.

Whonix

OS designed for advanced security and privacy using the desktop-wide use of the Tor network.

ZeroNet

Free and uncensorable websites, using Bitcoin cryptography, the BitTorrent network, and Tor support.

Bridges

BridgeDB

BridgeDB is a collection of backend servers used to distribute Tor Bridges.

Conjure

Conjure is an anti-censorship tool in the refraction networking (a.k.a. decoy routing) lineage of circumvention systems.

Flash Proxies

Outdated and deprecated bridge type. It is a miniature proxy that runs in a web browser.

fteproxy

Outdated and deprecated bridge type. Tor traffic resembles plain HTTP. The name stands for "Format-Transforming Encryption."

meek

These pluggable transports make it look like you are browsing a major website instead of using Tor.

obsf2

Outdated and deprecated bridge type. Predecessor of obsf3.

obsf3

Outdated and deprecated bridge type. Predecessor of obsf4.

obsf4

A pluggable transport that makes Tor traffic look random and also prevents censors from finding bridges by Internet scanning.

ScrambleSuit

Outdated and deprecated bridge type. A pluggable transport protocol for obfsproxy. It is written in pure Python.

Snowflake

Making your internet activity appear as though you're using the internet for a regular video or voice call.

Webtunnel

WebTunnel is a censorship-resistant pluggable transport designed to mimic encrypted web traffic (HTTPS) inspired by HTTPT.

Bypass Censorship

Firefly

A proxy software to help circumvent the Great Firewall.

FWlite

An anti-censorship HTTP proxy with built-in shadowsocks support.

Google Fi Wireless

Great phone solution that allows calls, text messaging, and use of cellular data that bypasses China's Great Firewall.

Lantern

Censorship circumvention tool available for free download on any operating system.

MTProxy

Allows users in censored areas to connect to Telegram.

NaïveProxy

NaïveProxy uses Chromium's network stack to camouflage traffic with strong censorship resistance and low detectability.

nodeunblocker

Host your copy of nodeunblocker.com using Node.js to bypass censorship on the internet.

PrivadoVPN

VPN that is based in Switzerland and follows Swiss privacy laws. Bypasses even in China.

ProtonVPN

VPN that allows for circumvention of censorship even in China. Free plan bypasses along with multiple servers and protocols. No logs policy.

Private Bridges

Go to `I need an alternative way of getting bridges!` section. Follow the instructions.

Runet Censorship Bypass

A browser extension for Chromium and Firefox that helps to bypass censorship in Russia.

StegoTorus

A Camouflage Proxy for the Tor Anonymity System.

trojan

An unidentifiable mechanism that helps you bypass GFW.

Public reception, Impact, News, and Legislation

A close look at the Great Firewall of China

Some information about the censorship of Tor within China.

Analyzing China's Blocking of Unpublished Tor Bridges

Study on how China blocks unlisted Tor bridges and how to prevent this.

Anarcho-Tech NYC Wiki

Wiki that explains how to stay private and anonymous online.

Anonymity Bibliography

Selected papers in anonymity from 1977 - 2020.

Dropping Docs on Darknet

DEF CON 22 - Adrian Crenshaw- Dropping Docs on Darknets: How People Got Caught.

How governments have tried to block Tor

How governments have tried to block Tor by 28c3.

How the Great Firewall of China is blocked in China

Paper explaining how Tor is banned in China along with ways to circumvent it.

Learning more about the GFW's active probing system

Page about the GFW's censorship system and how it works.

My Experience With the Great Firewall of China

Blog on CFW of China by an InfoSec professional during one of their visits.

Protocol Misidentification Made Easy with Format-Transforming Encryption

How FTE worked.

Russia Passes Bill Banning Tor

Article about Russia banning VPNs and Tor.

Scaling Tor hidden services

How to scale hidden services.

ScrambleSuit: A Polymorph Network Protocol to Circumvent Censorship

How ScrambleSuit worked.

Snowden Revelations

The Snowden Revelations explained.

State of the Onion - 2023

Tor Project's annual virtual event where we share updates from teams and the community, highlighting their work and the impact it has made across the globe during the year.

StegoTorus: A Camouflage Proxy for the Tor Anonymity System

A paper on how StegoTorus works.

Technical and Legal Overview of Tor

Overview of Tor is presented from the technical perspective and also several legal issues related to its use are analyzed.

Tor after the Snowden revelations

About the Snowden revelations and what Tor will do in 2024.

Tor Browser Afforded CDA Immunity for Dark Web Transactions

Court document about the death of a minor through purchasing narcotics on Tor.

Tor Hidden Services and Deanonyminization

Talk about how Tor and its services can be exploited to expose a user's information as well as how to prevent attacks.

Tor Overview

Overview of Tor by Privacyguides.

Understanding The Onion Router in 2024

Explains what Tor is; update for 2024.

What is Tor?

Gives a very good explanation for Tor, Onion Services, and how it promotes human rights.

State of the Onion

2025

State of the Onion report for the year 2025.

2024

State of the Onion report for the year 2024.

2023

State of the Onion report for the year 2023.

2022

State of the Onion report for the year 2022.

2021

State of the Onion report for the year 2021.

2020

State of the Onion report for the year 2020.

2019

State of the Onion report for the year 2019.

Whistleblowing

GlobaLeaks

GlobaLeaks is free, open-source software enabling anyone to easily set up and maintain a secure whistleblowing platform.

SecureDrop

SecureDrop is an open-source whistleblower submission system that media organizations and NGOs can install to securely accept documents from anonymous sources.

WikiLeaks

WikiLeaks specializes in the analysis and publication of large datasets of censored or otherwise restricted official materials involving war, spying, and corruption.