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Tor
Tor's site describes online anonymity and tools for defending against tracking, surveillance, and censorship.
About Tor
Tor's site describes online anonymity and tools for defending against tracking, surveillance, and censorship.
Tor is a website in our Privacy Guides collection, part of the Privacy & Security directory. It runs in your web browser, so there's nothing to install.
People usually find Tor when they’re looking for privacy and surveillance.
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Tor at a glance
- Website
- tor.eff.org
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Privacy Guides
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Tor FAQ
What is Tor?
Tor's site describes online anonymity and tools for defending against tracking, surveillance, and censorship.
Can I use Tor in my browser?
Yes. Tor works on the web, so you can use it from any modern browser without installing anything.
What is Tor used for?
People use Tor for privacy and surveillance, within our privacy guides category.
Is Tor working?
tor.eff.org responded when checked on Oct 5, 2026. Its current availability has not been confirmed.
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