Tor Browser

Tor Project · Open source · Internet

Tor Browser is a free and open-source web browser developed by the Tor Project. Based on Mozilla Firefox, it routes internet traffic through the encrypted Tor network to protect privacy, prevent tracking, and bypass network censorship.

Download for Windows

archive.torproject.org · Official website

✓ Official source (winget)
✓ File is identical to the one the publisher released (SHA256 matched)
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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Version: 16.0
Release date: Oct. 29, 2026
License: MPL-2.0
Installer type: nullsoft

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.

winget install --id TorProject.TorBrowser -e

SHA256 (file verification)

5bb6b180ff9f37535cc033821b3d94401e44df159dce9ffabaf3446b66ec940b

Download for macOS

www.torproject.org · Official website

✓ Official source (Homebrew)
✓ File is identical to the one the publisher released (SHA256 matched)
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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Version: 16.0
License: MPL-2.0
Installer type: dmg

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

This command needs Homebrew; if you don't have it, first run the install command from brew.sh. Then open Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal), paste the command and press Enter.

brew install --cask tor-browser

SHA256 (file verification)

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Open official page for Linux

flathub.org · Official website

✓ Official source (Flathub)
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026

Version: 0.3.9
Release date: Oct. 1, 2025
License: MPL-2.0
Installer type: flatpak

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

Open a terminal, paste the command and press Enter. Flatpak and Flathub must be set up; Linux Mint has them by default, for other distributions see flathub.org/setup.

flatpak install flathub org.torproject.torbrowser-launcher

Platform pages: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android

Tor Browser 16.0: what's new?

Redesigned Settings interface on Desktop with reorganized categories and rebuilt Tor-specific panels.
New opt-in setting on Desktop to use generic window titles, preventing other applications from reading page titles.
Revamped offline user manual on Desktop, and modernized Android interface updated to Material Design 3.
Added native support for 64-bit ARM Linux, while dropping support for 32-bit x86 Linux systems.

Summarized from the publisher's release notes.

Official release notes →

Highlights

Routes traffic through a multi-hop encrypted network
Blocks online trackers and isolates each website visited
Defends against browser fingerprinting techniques
Provides access to hidden onion services (.onion sites)
Clears cookies and browsing history automatically upon closing

Who is it for?

Tor Browser is for journalists, researchers, privacy advocates, and individuals seeking anonymous web browsing or looking to circumvent internet censorship.

Good to know before installing

Browsing speeds are slower than standard web browsers due to multi-node relay routing.
Some websites block traffic originating from known Tor exit nodes or require frequent CAPTCHAs.
Installing third-party add-ons or changing default settings can reduce anonymity.

Screenshots

How to install

Windows

Click the official download button to get the installer or use winget.
Optionally run in command prompt: winget install --id TorProject.TorBrowser -e
Run the downloaded executable and follow the setup wizard.

Alternatives

All Tor Browser alternatives →

Frequently asked questions

Is Tor Browser completely free to use?

Yes, Tor Browser is free and open-source software released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.

Does Tor Browser make internet browsing slower?

Yes, browsing speed is generally lower because traffic is encrypted and routed through multiple relay nodes worldwide.

Can I use standard web browser extensions in Tor Browser?

While possible, installing additional extensions is discouraged as they can compromise your anonymity and fingerprinting protection.