# DarkNex: Anonymous dark web > protect your IP address and maintain the browsing privacy on the dark web Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.darkweb.torbrowser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.darkweb.torbrowser) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.darkweb.torbrowser` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** DarkHunt - **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY - **Downloads:** 88,256 - **Rating:** 4.02 / 5 (410 ratings) - **Version:** 4.2.2 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-18 - **First published:** 2020-11-22 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 226 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-16 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.darkweb.torbrowser) - **Website:** [https://tor.sohelrana.in/](https://tor.sohelrana.in/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://tor.sohelrana.in/privacy-policy.html](https://tor.sohelrana.in/privacy-policy.html) ## Description **DarkNex: Anonymous Browsing – Your Shield for Online Privacy** DarkNex is a powerful Chrome extension that ensures your online activities remain private and untraceable. By leveraging the Tor network, it encrypts your traffic and routes it through multiple layers, preserving your anonymity and bypassing censorship. Its dynamic identity management lets you switch virtual identities on the fly, while a strict no-logs policy guarantees your data and history are never stored. Designed with robust military-grade encryption, ad and tracker blocking, and customizable security settings, DarkNex offers a seamless, user-friendly browsing experience optimized for performance. Regular updates keep you protected against emerging threats. Whether you're concerned about surveillance or want to browse the web freely, DarkNex empowers you to reclaim your digital privacy safely and efficiently. ## Rankings - #234,464 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_CLIPBOARD` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.darkweb.torbrowser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.darkweb.torbrowser.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Users appreciate DarkNex for its unique content search capability, smooth and user-friendly design, anonymity features, and Tor integration. However, multiple reviews highlight significant issues including intrusive ads, frequent crashes, limited link navigation, security warnings, and presence of illegal content. These cons notably affect the app's usability and safety, causing distrust among users. ### Pros - Provides access to unique articles and content not found on other search apps. - User-friendly and smooth interface with good design and functionality. - Offers anonymity features such as multiple sessions and identity management. - Integration of Tor with .onion link access for anonymous browsing. ### Cons - Excessive ads making the app difficult to use. - App crashes or locks up frequently on opening. - Limited functionality in link access; can't open links beyond search results pages. - Security concerns flagged by antivirus software (Eset flagged as PUP). - Contains inappropriate and illegal content, raising serious safety and ethical issues. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Dark Web](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.digitalart.darkweb) — 2,593 users - [Dark Web Browser: Secure](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.darkwebstudio.browser) — 945,226 users, 4.15 / 5 - [Dark Web VPN - Secure Access](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bluerosecoven.darkwebvpn) — 21,668 users, 4.17 / 5 - [Deep Web: Navegador Anonimo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/navegador.deep.web) — 14,069 users - [Nex Proxy - Simple & Secure](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sdr160392developer.nexproxy2) — 71,398 users, 4.43 / 5 - [Nex Proxy - Simple & Secure](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sdr160392developer.nexproxy) — 3,656,082 users, 3.84 / 5 - [Dark VPN - Security](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wDarkVPNTheDecisionMatters_15695142) — 9,069 users, 3.20 / 5 - [Anonymous net](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eulizpedulizaman.anonymousnet) — 30,867 users - [Dark Web Deep Web-Xnet Browser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cavabla.qazan.win) — 36,518 users, 3.40 / 5 - [Tornet: Anonymous Tor Browser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/anonymous.web.browser) — 1,788 users - [Dark Web Browser : OrNET](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ornet.torbrowser) — 1,663,142 users, 4.40 / 5 - [Dark web tor browser: Darknet](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.kodular.astanstudio.bookweb) — 303,285 users, 4.08 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.darkweb.torbrowser)