# Onion Control (anonymous proxy)

> Brings the anonymity of the Tor network and modifies few settings to protect user privacy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/tor-control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tor-control)

## Overview

- **ID:** `tor-control`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andy Portmen
- **Category:** web-development,privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 367
- **Weekly downloads:** 20
- **Rating:** 4.05 / 5 (42 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2020-12-22
- **First published:** 2017-08-12
- **Size:** 179 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tor-control/)
- **Website:** [https://add0n.com/tor-control.html](https://add0n.com/tor-control.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tor-control/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tor-control/privacy/)

## Description

Onion Control is a Chrome extension that boosts your online privacy by redirecting all your browser traffic through the Tor network. It dynamically configures your browser to use a SOCKS5 proxy connected to Tor, ensuring anonymous web browsing. The extension also disables WebRTC by default to prevent your public IP address from leaking.

To operate, Onion Control requires a NodeJS native client to run the Tor executable in the background securely. Users can seamlessly request a new Tor identity (IP address) directly from the extension. Compatible with Mac OS, Windows, and Linux (with manual Tor installation), Onion Control avoids conflicts with other Tor instances and offers a straightforward privacy enhancement tool for Chrome users. For support or contributions, visit the extension's GitHub repository.

## Rankings

- #6,030 — Overall
- #69 — proxy
- #70 — self control
- #72 — control
- #88 — wifi proxy
- #100 — modify

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `proxy`
- `privacy`
- `notifications`
- `nativeMessaging`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows reading and modifying clipboard content, which can be sensitive, posing a moderate privacy risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Onion Control allows Firefox users to integrate Tor with more control than built-in solutions, but its setup is complex, requiring manual installation of Tor and a native Node.js client. While it works well when correctly configured, multiple users report errors related to the native client and difficult setup. Followed instructions carefully are crucial for successful use. Overall, it suits technically experienced users who need flexible Tor proxy integration rather than casual users seeking simple setup.

### Pros

- Offers control over Tor process allowing customized setups
- Works as intended once properly configured
- Provides more control than some browsers' built-in Tor integration
- Instructions are clear if followed exactly
- Enables Tor integration in Firefox through an add-on

### Cons

- Setup process is complicated and requires technical knowledge
- Native client (Node.js middleware) can cause errors and crashes
- Installation involves multiple manual steps and external downloads
- Issues in some cases require browser reinstallation
- Users experienced errors and difficulties in establishing Tor connection initially

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tor-control)