Open in Tor Browser

Open current page or link in tor browser for better privacy
What is Open in Tor Browser?
'Open in Tor Browser' is a Firefox add-on designed to ensure robust privacy and security when browsing the web. The extension allows users to open current tabs or links directly in the Tor browser, a browser known for its sophisticated security features. Most importantly, it eliminates the need for manual copying and pasting of links. Once installed, the add-on effectively redirects all outgoing links to the Tor browser, ensuring web activity remains anonymous and secure.
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Add-on stats

Users: 4,358 ▲ 27
Rating: 3.95 (126)
Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-10-15)
Creation date: 2017-04-05
Weekly download count: 171
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 220.33K
URLs: Website

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# 1250 ▼ 4
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Add-on summary

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Open in Tor Browser extension opens the current tab or links in the Tor browser. Using this extension you can send links to Tor Browser without the need to manually copy and paste links. Tor browser in general is the most secure browser. Also it takes care of your privacy.

If a Tor Browser instance is opened, then link is opened in a new browser tab, however, if Tor Browser is not opened, a new Tor Browser window is opened. First instance of the browser may take a couple of minutes to connect to the tor network, however, the subsequent requests are fast like a normal browser.

Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6hSo5Sx5tk

For FAQs please visit: https://webextension.org/listing/open-in.html?from=tor

For bug reports visit: https://github.com/andy-portmen/native-client/

--- Note For this extension to open links in the Tor Browser browser you will need to install a minimal native client. The instruction to install the native client is displayed once a link opening is requested. There are two short video tutorials in the screenshot section for both Windows, and Linux or Mac operation systems if you want to see the installation steps of the native client.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Opens all blocked websites.
  • Works flawlessly for some users.
Cons
  • Does not connect to Tor Browser as intended.
  • Requires additional steps to work, including downloading and running a native client.
  • Similar reviews indicate it does not function correctly with recent Firefox updates.
  • Many users report that it simply opens a new tab rather than the Tor Browser.
Most mentioned
  • Extension does not work as expected.
  • Requires external installation steps.
  • Opens new tab instead of Tor Browser.
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 13851269, 2024-11-06
Не работает
by Firefox user 13259122, 2024-07-24
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Open in Tor Browser requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Open in Tor Browser has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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