Onion Browser Button

Easily browse the internet using TOR proxy with just one click!
What is Onion Browser Button?
Onion Browser Button is an independent Chrome extension that allows one-click connection to the TOR network for browsing. Independently developed and maintained, this tool requires a separate patch for operation and isn't affiliated with the official Tor Project. Always ensure your PC or Mac is connected to the TOR network before use.

Extension stats

By: Sevina
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 3.46 (46)
Version: 0.2.5 (Last updated: 2024-09-22)
Creation date: 2019-11-30
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • proxy
  • storage
  • notifications
Host permissions:
  • https://check.torproject.org/*
Size: 100.64K

Other platforms

Onion Browser Button (v0.2.5)
3.50 (30) 1,189+
Onion Browser Button (v0.2.5)
3.70 (3) 6,260+
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Extension summary

Onion Browser Button is an extension that let you easily connect to TOR network in your browser (browse under TOR proxy).

Important note: this addon does NOT belong or relate to Tor® project and has NO affiliations with Tor® anonymity software or website at all. It is basically an unofficial extension that is developed and maintained independently by its author.

Before using the addon please make sure your computer (PC or MAC) is connected to TOR. If you do NOT know how to connect your PC or MAC to the TOR network please read the following. A separate patch is prepared, to help users easily connect to the TOR network. In order to get the patch please visit this (https://github.com/jeremy-jr-benthum/onion-browser-button/releases) GitHub repo and download (mac.zip) or (win.zip) files.

After downloading the patch to your computer, please follow the below steps to connect your machine to TOR network.

  1. If you have Windows machine, please download and unzip "win.zip" file to your computer, and if you have Mac download and unzip "mac.zip".

  2. For windows machine, please open downloaded "win" folder and run "run.bat" file within the folder. For Mac please open "win" folder and run "run.sh" file.

  3. You will see the screen with 6 options. In order to start TOR connection on your computer, please press 1 on your keyboard, once "Tor is connected successfully!" message is displayed, you can use Tor Browser Button add-on to connect your browser to the TOR network. To stop TOR connection please press 2. In order to get a new TOR identity, please press 5 and to restart TOR connection, please press 6 on your keyboard.

Note: to report bugs, please visit addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/tor-button.html) and fill the bug report form.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works correctly when set up properly
  • Can connect to .onion sites using a proxy setup
  • Autoconnect feature works well on Arch Linux
Cons
  • Difficult to set up and use for many users
  • Often does not work or fails to open the necessary files
  • Lacks clear instructions leading to confusion
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Need to read FAQs or instructions for setup
  • Issues with running the run.sh file on Mac
  • Works fine for some after proper installation
Recent reviews
yall compromising your anonymity using an extension for tor power, just use tor browser
by Goru Mako, 2024-11-03

does not work
by Mars Brouwer, 2024-07-14

i don't know how to use it. could i get some help i tried reading the instuctions first.
by Animekid batts, 2024-01-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Onion Browser Button requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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