Orbot: Tor for Android

Name: Orbot: Tor for Android
Rating: 3.9904988 (197498 reviews)
Author: The Tor Project

By: The Tor Project

Enhance your privacy and break through firewalls.

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Features & Capabilities

Orbot is a free, open-source VPN and proxy for Android that uses the Tor network to encrypt and anonymize app traffic. Instead of connecting directly, Orbot bounces your encrypted data through a global network of relays so observers can only tell that you’re using Tor — not which apps you use or which sites you visit. The VPN feature can route any app over Tor to provide stronger privacy and firewall circumvention for everyday use.

Built by the Guardian Project, Orbot is actively developed and transparent — its source code is available on GitHub. While Tor provides state-of-the-art defenses against traffic analysis and surveillance, users should follow best practices for maximum anonymity. Learn more, get involved, or report issues via the Orbot project pages and support channels.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security Open Source

By:

The Tor Project

Downloads:

46,921,092 119.22K

Rating:

3.99

(197,498) 64 new ratings

Version:

17.8.0-RC-3-tor-0.4.8.21-1-g1f9323281 Last updated: 2026-03-18

Version code:

1780300302

Creation date:

2010-08-13

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED Moderate risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM Low risk

Size:

40.47MB

Email:

su*****@guardianproject.info

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 3,216 ▲ 2

Other rankings

#48 in Communication (Free) ▲ 143#18 in wifi proxy keyword 78 ▲ 9#44 in github keyword 34 ▲ #45 in proxy keyword 64 ▲ 1

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

The Tor Project

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.torproject.android

Email:

su*****@guardianproject.info

Website:

https://guardianproject.info/apps/orbot/

User Reviews

User feedback is mixed: many find Orbot functional and privacy-enhancing with positive developer support and educational value. However, reliability issues after updates, IP leaks or misrouting, and geo-blocks in Iran and other regions are recurring concerns. Some users also report heavy data usage, battery drain, and heating, plus protocol or device-specific performance problems. Overall, Tor integration is valued, but performance and regional access remain major pain points.

Pros

Works as intended / generally functional for many users
Improves security / privacy via Tor
Positive developer support / community feedback (appreciation for developers)
Educational value for learning about privacy and Tor
Tor-enabled features / VPN-like functionality

Cons

Not reliably functioning after updates / some updates break compatibility
IP leaks / geolocation showing Tehran / IP not properly masked
High data usage, battery drain, and device heating reported by users
Geopolitical restrictions / government blocks ( Iran, Russia, RF) limiting access
Some protocols are slow or there are device-specific performance issues (e.g., certain devices like Samsung S25 Ultra)