Onion Browser Button

Name: Onion Browser Button
Rating: 3.4565217391304346 (46 reviews)
Author: Sevina

Easily browse the internet using TOR proxy with just one click!

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Onion Browser Button is a convenient Chrome extension that allows users to browse the internet under the TOR proxy with a simple click. It enables seamless access to the TOR network, enhancing your online privacy and anonymity.

Please note, this extension is unofficial and not affiliated with the official Tor Project. To use it, your PC or Mac must be connected to the TOR network first. Guidance and patch downloads for easy TOR connection are available via the developer's GitHub repository. The extension supports connecting, disconnecting, requesting new identities, and restarting TOR sessions through simple commands, making anonymous browsing effortless.

By:

Sevina

Users:

20,000+

Rating:

3.46

(46)

Version:

0.2.5 Last updated: 2024-09-22

Creation date:

2019-11-30

Risk:

Permissions:

proxy
storage
notifications

Host permissions:

https://check.torproject.org/*

Size:

100.64K

Email:

se*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 5,865 ▲ 202

Other rankings

#3796 in Tools ▼ 31

#39 in browser keyword 88 ▲ 8

#49 in browsing keyword 29 ▲ 8

#60 in browser settings keyword 43 ▲ 8

#71 in press keyword 20 ▲ 5

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Other platforms

Onion Browser Button (v0.2.5)

1,071+ 3.59

(32)

Onion Browser Button (v0.2.5)

5,603+ 3.70

(3)

User reviews

Users appreciate that the extension enables browsing of .onion sites with Tor-level anonymity directly from Chrome and works well on Linux. However, many report difficulties due to a complicated setup process requiring external scripts, unclear instructions, and frequent failures to connect to the Tor network. Compatibility issues on macOS and Windows and ISP blocks limit functionality. Overall, the extension can work well for advanced users but poses challenges for casual users.

Pros

Allows browsing .onion websites from a regular browser using Tor proxy
Works well on some Linux distributions (e.g., Arch Linux, Ubuntu)
Provides anonymity features akin to the Onion browser
Free and easy to use once set up correctly

Cons

Complex and confusing setup involving running scripts and external programs
Frequently reported as not working or failing to connect properly to the Tor network
Lack of clear or accessible instructions causes user frustration
Compatibility issues on certain operating systems (macOS and 64-bit Windows)
Some users report the Tor connection being blocked by ISPs or network providers

Recent reviews

yall compromising your anonymity using an extension for tor power, just use tor browser

Goru Mako, 2024-11-03

does not work

Mars Brouwer, 2024-07-14

i don't know how to use it. could i get some help i tried reading the instuctions first.

Animekid batts, 2024-01-18

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Onion Browser Button requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Onion Browser Button is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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