Tor Browser

by The Tor Project · Web browsers

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Browser that routes traffic through the Tor network for anonymity.

Official download from torproject.org (opens in a new tab)

Opens torproject.org, The Tor Project's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Tor Browser?

Tor Browser is a hardened Firefox build that sends traffic through three relays of the Tor network, hiding your IP address from the sites you visit. It is slower than a normal browser by design.

Key features

  • Routes traffic through the Tor network
  • Resists browser fingerprinting
  • Clears cookies and history on close
  • Security level slider

Best for

  • Journalists and researchers who need anonymity
  • Getting around network censorship
  • Visiting sites without revealing your IP

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Tor Browser

  1. 1Open the official Tor Browser download page on torproject.org.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id TorProject.TorBrowser -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask tor-browser

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub org.torproject.torbrowser-launcher

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Tor Browser safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on torproject.org. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

Tor Browser questions

Where can I download Tor Browser safely?

Download Tor Browser only from The Tor Project's official site at torproject.org. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Tor Browser free?

Yes. Tor Browser is open-source software and free to use.

Does Tor Browser work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Tor Browser is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check The Tor Project's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Tor Browser from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id TorProject.TorBrowser -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask tor-browser); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub org.torproject.torbrowser-launcher). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Tor Browser?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full web browsers list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.