Open in Tor Browser

Name: Open in Tor Browser
Rating: 3.9062 (128 reviews)
Author: Andy Portmen

By: Andy Portmen

Open current page or link in tor browser for better privacy

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Features & Capabilities

The Open in Tor Browser Chrome extension allows users to open the current tab or any link directly in the Tor Browser, known for its strong privacy protections. This eliminates the need to manually copy and paste URLs, streamlining secure browsing workflows.

When the Tor Browser is running, links open in a new tab instantly. If not, the extension will launch a new Tor Browser window (initial connection may take a couple of minutes). The extension requires installing a minimal native client, with step-by-step video tutorials available for Windows, Linux, and Mac users. Bug reports and FAQs are easily accessible for user support.

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Version:

0.2.1 Last updated: 2023-10-15

Version code:

5637266

Creation date:

2017-04-05

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Size:

215.17KB

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Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-20

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Ranking

# 1,528 ▼ 4

Other rankings

#171 in Web Development ▲ 1

#295 in Privacy & Security ▼ 1

#8 in browser keyword 77

#16 in open ai keyword 60

#16 in open vpn keyword 71

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Developed by:

Andy Portmen

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/open-in-tor-browser/

Website:

https://webextension.org/listing/open-in.html?from=tor

Permission Change History

2023-10-15: Version 0.1.1 → 0.2.1

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Remove Permissions: tabs downloads https://api.github.com/repos/andy-portmen/native-client/releases/latest

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User Reviews

Reviews repeatedly note the add-on requires a separate native client (manual install) and that many users find it non-functional or broken. Reviewers also flagged suspicious 5-star bot reviews. Positives: there is an open-source native client on GitHub and the extension’s goal (open links in Tor) can work for some users.

Pros

Has an open-source native client and GitHub repo referenced by reviewers
Clearly aims to open links in Tor Browser (its intended function) — at least one user reports it can open blocked sites
Uses a native-client approach that, when it works, can integrate Firefox with the Tor Browser

Cons

Requires downloading and installing a separate native client (zip, install.bat or NodeJS client) — extra manual steps beyond a normal add-on
Multiple users report it is not functional or broken (opens links in Firefox instead of Tor or simply doesn’t work)
Review/ratings appear to include suspicious 5-star bot entries, reducing trust in the listing

Recent reviews

You have to install third party files and everything... It's not a browser a extension, it's a software!! Not cool

by Mo*****, 2025-08-22

by 远离*****, 2025-03-29

by 退出*****, 2025-02-15

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Is Open in Tor Browser Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

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