Orbot: Tor for Android Android

Orbot: Tor for Android

Enhance your privacy and break through firewalls.

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

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:
US US
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
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Size:
40.47MB
Email:
su*****@guardianproject.info
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-03
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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
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)
Recent reviews
can't connected to the server not confirmation validated it worked before now don't work
by Sl*****, 2026-05-20

The app works as it should.
by Ma*****, 2026-05-19

One of the people who knows the dev here this is a great app recommend it
by Pe*****, 2026-05-17
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