Tor Browser

v16.0Open sourceReleased 29 Oct 2026

Firefox-based browser that routes traffic through the Tor network to hide your IP address. By The Tor Project

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Official sourceSHA-256 published by the developerNo bundles

By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 29 Oct 2026How we check

Quick answer

Tor Browser is open source software for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android from The Tor Project. Firefox-based browser that routes traffic through the Tor network to hide your IP address. Download it only from torproject.org. The latest version we track is 16.0 (29 Oct 2026). The developer publishes a SHA-256 hash for the installer, shown on our download page. ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.

Latest version:: 16.0 (29 Oct 2026)
Publisher:: The Tor Project
Official site:: torproject.org
Licence:: Open source — MPL-2.0 and BSD-3-Clause
Requirements:: Windows 10 or 11

Our verdict

The reference tool for anonymous browsing and getting past network censorship. It isolates each site and makes every user look alike to trackers. Pages load noticeably slower, some sites block Tor exit nodes, and it is not meant for everyday logged-in browsing.

Screenshots

Tor Browser Connect to Tor screen — Publisher's website

Tor Browser connection settings — Publisher's website

Tor Browser connection assist with bridge options — Publisher's website

Key features

Routes traffic through three Tor relays
Clears cookies and history when you close it
Bridges to connect where Tor is blocked
Security levels that disable risky site features

Pros

Pro: Strong anonymity protections by default
Pro: Portable: runs without a system-wide install
Pro: Open source, with signed releases and published checksums

Cons

Con: Much slower than a normal browser
Con: Many sites show CAPTCHAs or block Tor

What's new in 16.0

See what changed in 16.0 in the official release notes

Version history

Version 16.0Latest
29 Oct 2026
SHA-256
5bb6b180…66ec940b(published by the developer)
Source
Release notes

Official downloads by platform

For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.

Requirements

OS: Windows 10 or 11
Architecture: 64-bit, 32-bit

Licence

Type: Open source
Licence: MPL-2.0 and BSD-3-Clause
Publisher: torproject.org

Where these facts come from

Checked 30 Oct 2026

FAQ

Is Tor Browser legal to use in India?

Using Tor Browser is not banned in India. What you do while using it is still subject to the law, as with any other browser.

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