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The Tor Project
The Tor Project provides software for browsing privately and resisting tracking and surveillance.
About The Tor Project
The Tor Project provides software for browsing privately and for resisting tracking, surveillance, and censorship. Its homepage lists four tools: Tor Browser for desktop and Android, the Tor VPN Beta for Android, Tails, a portable operating system, and Little-t tor, which runs Tor directly on a server or system.
Tor Browser is described as a way to surf the web with greater privacy and anonymity. The Tor VPN Beta routes multiple apps through Tor and can be paired with any web browser. Tails is described as protecting against surveillance and censorship. The homepage describes these tools as protective but does not state specific guarantees, so users should review the project's documentation for details on what each tool does and does not protect.
Key features
- Tor Browser for desktop and Android for private web browsing
- Tor VPN Beta on Android that routes multiple apps through Tor
- Tor VPN can be paired with the web browser of the user's choice
- Tails, a portable operating system aimed at surveillance and censorship
- Little-t tor runs Tor directly on a server or system without a bundled interface
- Side-by-side comparison of Tor and community apps to help choose
Best for: Individuals who want to reduce tracking and surveillance or access content under censorship, and developers or advanced users who want to run Tor directly on their own systems.
Good for
- Offers a range of tools, from a browser to a portable operating system and a standalone Tor runtime
- Tor Browser is available for both desktop and Android
- The homepage includes a comparison page to help choose between Tor and community apps
Watch out for
- The Tor VPN is labeled Beta
- The Tor VPN download listed on the homepage is for Android only
- Little-t tor is aimed at developers and advanced users who do not need a bundled browser or interface
The Tor Project at a glance
- Website
- torproject.org/download
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Encrypted Messaging
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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The Tor Project FAQ
Which Tor app should I use?
The homepage offers a comparison page that lists Tor and community apps side by side to help decide which app fits your needs.
Is the Tor VPN available on desktop?
The homepage lists the Tor VPN Beta with a download link for Android only.
What is Tails?
Tails is a portable operating system that the homepage describes as protecting against surveillance and censorship.
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