The Tor Project

We advance human rights and defend your privacy online through free software and open networks.

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2024-12-22 19:42:51

"Capitalist and technology-enabled surveillance has moved beyond targeting users with ads to targeting their lives. This is why privacy online today means freedom tomorrow. Protecting our privacy secures our fundamental rights for the future."
Read more about how the Tor Project plans to tackle challenges to online privacy and anonymity.
👀 https://blog.torproject.org/tor-in-2024/

2024-12-03 15:34:08

We are a little more than $158,000 away from our fundraising goal. If everyone in our community gave $2.00, we'd hit our goal in a few hours. If you believe that everyone, everywhere has the right to browse, search, and speak with freedom and privacy, please consider making a $2.00 donation today. #givingtuesday
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2024-11-20 05:37:32

What does it take to 'mobilize onions'? 📱🧅Tune in to the Community State of the Onion in a couple hours and find out from the Guardian Project (@nprofile…4u4c)
📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EODNtLqD7f8

2024-11-18 18:16:33

URGENT FOR US based folks: Tell your reps to vote NO on H.R. 9495! This dangerous bill would give the Trump administration unilateral power to label any non-profit as terrorist supporting and shut it down without due process. Learn more here:
ℹ️ https://www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/no-on-hr9495/

2024-11-13 14:52:34

2024 has been a busy year: We've launched Webtunnel, a new type of bridge, to great acclaim, developed a plug-and-play kit that makes it easier to deploy .onion sites, and joined forces with Tails. If you want to dive deeper and see what else we've been up to, tune in for our State of the Onion in just a couple of hours.
https://www.youtube.com/live/HjPdReNmf_g

2024-10-22 21:17:20

🚨 Tor Browser 14.0 is out! 🚀 Featuring the new New Circuit option to refresh your connection for Android & legacy platforms support until March 2025. Plus, it’s based on Firefox ESR 128, with enhanced privacy protections and bug fixes.
https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-140/
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2024-10-01 13:19:31

ALPHA TESTERS WANTED: Tor Browser sees hundreds of changes every year, from updates to its Firefox base to new features for protecting at-risk users. Each update can introduce bugs–that’s where you come in. By becoming an alpha tester, you can help identify issues and shape new features, making Tor Browser more stable for millions worldwide. Just remember, the alpha version is unstable, so use it only for testing, not for sensitive activities. 🟢🔗 https://blog.torproject.org/new-alpha-release-tor-browser-140a7/
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2024-09-26 09:40:11

We’re excited to announce that Tails (@npub1hvf…y5av) is officially part of the Tor Project family! By joining forces, we’re ensuring that activists, journalists, and everyday users have access to more secure and sustainable tools for online privacy. Read more: https://blog.torproject.org/tor-tails-join-forces #TorTails #PrivacyMatters
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2024-09-03 16:03:55

Não pague para usar VPN. Use o Tor Browser para entrar no X e avisar o seus seguidores qual a nova rede social que você está. www.torproject.org/download/

2024-08-05 17:35:26

If you, like us, think that August in Vegas is too hot and sunny, we've got you covered with Tor hats.
#defcon32 Come get them at our booth!
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2024-06-20 19:04:36

🚀 Tor Browser 13.5 is here bringing some major updates for 📱Android and 💻 Desktop–from a revamped connection experience and a permanent home for Tor logs to improved bridge settings and a letterboxing redesign. Scroll down for highlights, or check out our blog: https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-135/ 🧵1/5
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2024-05-15 20:37:04

We will host a #Tor Community Day 2024 on May 25th in #Lisbon, Portugal! Connect with Tor contributors & community. 🧅💜 Learn about Tor's impact, how to get involved and enjoy discussions on FOSS, censorship circumvention & privacy. All welcome! 🌐📣https://blog.torproject.org/tor-community-day-2024/

2024-05-14 19:59:31

Tor Browser 13.0.15 is now available from the Tor Browser download page and also from our distribution directory. It includes important security updates to Firefox. 🔽📰 https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-13015/

2024-04-08 19:40:39

There is an urgent need for a global stance against the use of technology for oppression. Our latest blog post delves into the impact of Israeli surveillance technologies in Palestine and how localized instances of its use contribute to widespread acceptance and global adoption of such oppressive practices.
📰🔗 https://blog.torproject.org/surveillance-as-a-service-global-impact-of-israeli-defense-technologies-on-privacy-human-rights/

2024-03-31 20:07:55

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I you have a story that you want to share anonymously, we'd love to hear from you! ↗️ https://survey.torproject.org/index.php/771942

2024-03-31 20:05:25

Meet Alva who uses Tor to safely and securely connect with likeminded people online. 🏳️‍🌈⛱️🦄💜🧅 And find out how other LGBTQIA+ users reclaim their privacy and anonymity with Tor!
🔗https://community.torproject.org/outreach/stories/#lgbtqia
#TransDayOfVisibility
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2024-03-27 01:58:41

Tor Project 的 GitHub 上面有一个专门的中文页面，汇总介绍 Tor 浏览器使用技巧。内容包括：
1. Tor 浏览器是什么？
2. 在中国怎样下载 Tor 浏览器？
3. 在中国怎样连接到 Tor 网络？
4. 怎样可以获得帮助支持？
详情请点击这个链接：https://github.com/torproject/tor4zh
欢迎大家广泛传播这个页面的信息！

2024-03-22 18:04:18

Tor Browser 13.0.13 is now available from the Tor Browser download page and also from our distribution directory. 🔄 This is an unscheduled emergency release with important security updates to Firefox for Desktop platforms. Android is unaffected.
https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-13013/

2024-03-12 15:39:08

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If you've ever considered becoming a Tor bridge operator to help others connect to Tor, now is an excellent time to get started! You can find the requirements and instructions for running a WebTunnel bridge in the Tor Community portal: https://community.torproject.org/relay/setup/webtunnel/

2024-03-12 15:38:33

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THANK YOU to all volunteer testers who shared their feedback so we could make stability improvements ahead of launch. Right now, there are 60 WebTunnel bridges hosted all over the world, and more than 700 daily active users using it on different platforms: https://metrics.torproject.org/userstats-bridge-transport.html?start=2023-12-08&end=2024-03-07&transport=webtunnel

2024-03-12 15:37:56

We're using #WorldDayAgainstCyberCensorship to officially introduce you to Webtunnel–a new bridge type designed to mimic encrypted web traffic (HTTPS) and evade #cybercensorship. Available now in the stable version of Tor Browser. Learn more: https://blog.torproject.org/introducing-webtunnel-evading-censorship-by-hiding-in-plain-sight/

2024-03-03 19:52:47

Have you heard of Arti, the Tor Project's program to rewrite Tor in Rust? Great!
🦀We are seeking experienced Rust developers to become part of the Network Team and help us future-proof the Tor network.
🟢Make a real impact in the world, and join our team: https://www.careers-page.com/tor-project/job/QY7R5V85

2024-02-14 20:04:56

It's #FreeSoftware Day and we sat down with Matthias Kirschner (@npub1rg2…g6sm) from FSFE (@npub10ad…tvms) to talk about his children's book "Ada & Zangemann - A Tale of Software, Skateboards, and Raspberry Ice Cream" Learn more about how a young girl is taking on big tech in our interview: https://blog.torproject.org/i-love-free-software-day-interview-fsfe/ 💜💜
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2023-12-11 19:52:53

Tor Exit operators: the Network Team has released a new Tor version, 0.4.8.10. This update contains a fix to a remotely triggerable crash bug (TROVE-2023-007) affecting exit relays on the 0.4.8.x series. ☝️ Please upgrade ASAP!
https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-relays-exit-operators-on-the-0-4-8-x-series-please-upgrade-to-0-4-8-10-asap/10537

2023-11-28 18:32:37

Our annual State of the Onion starts in less than 24 hours, be sure to join our livestream on Nov 29th, 1700 UTC
🧅 Watch as an onion service on Tor Browser: http://xgsobitduxv7gcc5qlveigwiku7qcjn5exf4ayusw4mwq7kfrapmrjyd.onion/
📺 Or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdFL0kXu440
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2023-10-16 14:13:53

Right now, the Tor tools and services built and maintained by the Tor Project are protecting the privacy of millions of people. Because the Tor Project is a nonprofit, this work is powered by donations from our community—by you.
Your support ensures that the Tor Project remains strong on an organizational level, and that the ecosystem of Tor services and tools continue to reach the people who need privacy online the most.
https://torproject.org/donate/donate-md-ann-2023
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2023-08-17 20:25:03

We're happy to be included in the Web3 Open Source Software round of this iteration of @gitcoin grants!
🙏 Help us unlock up to $300,000 in matching funds by making a donation to Tor and other web3 open source projects before August 29.
💸 Donate here: https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/10/0x8de918f0163b2021839a8d84954dd7e8e151326d/0x8de918f0163b2021839a8d84954dd7e8e151326d-162
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2023-08-09 16:48:32

"The web, though accessible, has become less free and private. We get convenience, unfortunately, at the expense of our freedom of privacy." Was great speaking to Hosting Advice about the power of our decentralized network to safeguard digital privacy.
https://www.hostingadvice.com/blog/tor-provides-an-encrypted-browser-to-safeguard-user-online-privacy/

2023-08-08 18:23:37

@npub1yw9…flf5 announced the Tor University Challenge, a project asking universities to start running Tor relays on campus. Find all the resources you need to convince your university and faculty to contribute to safeguarding people's digital rights: https://toruniversity.eff.org/

2023-08-04 20:00:45

We sold out our lie detector badges at last year's @npub14qs…qwuh. But thankfully, we have restocked for this year! Stop by our vendor booth to get your hands on our latest swag: from clothes to gadgets and badges!
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