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OnionHop routes desktop traffic through Tor, with proxy and system-wide VPN modes, bridges, split tunneling, and a kill switch.
About OnionHop
OnionHop is a desktop client that routes traffic through Tor. It provides a local SOCKS proxy mode that works without admin rights and a TUN/VPN mode that routes system-wide traffic through Tor. It also includes split tunneling, bridge support for restrictive networks, a kill switch, DNS controls, country and site routing, and a command-line client for servers and automation.
Key features
- Local SOCKS proxy mode without admin rights
- System-wide TUN/VPN routing through Tor
- Split tunneling to select apps for Tor
- Bridge transports including obfs4, snowflake, webtunnel, conjure, meek, dnstt
- Kill switch blocks outbound traffic if Tor drops
- Force DNS through Tor with QUIC/UDP leak protection
Best for: People on Windows, Linux, or macOS who want to route desktop traffic through Tor with per-app control.
Good for
- Offers proxy and system-wide routing in one app
- Supports multiple bridge transports for restrictive networks
- Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS with a CLI version
OnionHop at a glance
- Website
- onionhop.de
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Desktop & OS Privacy
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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OnionHop FAQ
Does proxy mode require admin rights?
No, proxy mode works without admin rights.
What happens if the Tor connection drops?
The kill switch blocks outbound traffic.
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