Onion Browser Button

Name: Onion Browser Button
Rating: 3.5938 (32 reviews)
Author: Benthum

Easily browse the internet using TOR proxy with just one click!

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Onion Browser Button is a lightweight Chrome extension that allows users to easily connect their browser to the TOR network, enabling anonymous and secure internet browsing through the TOR proxy with just one click. It is an independent tool developed outside the official Tor® project and requires prior setup of the TOR connection on your PC or Mac.

To use Onion Browser Button, users must first connect their machine to the TOR network by downloading a small patch from the extension's GitHub repository. This patch provides simple scripts to establish the TOR connection on Windows or Mac devices. Once TOR is active, the extension seamlessly routes your browser's traffic through the TOR proxy, ensuring privacy and enhanced security. Note that in Firefox, the extension must be enabled for private windows to function properly.

Perfect for privacy-conscious users, Onion Browser Button offers an easy, unofficial way to access TOR without needing the full TOR browser. Bug reports and further support are available via the extension's homepage.

Privacy & Security Productivity Utilities

By:

Benthum

Daily users:

1,069+ -8

Rating:

3.59

(32)

Version:

0.2.5 Last updated: 2024-09-22

Version code:

5813020

Creation date:

2018-06-11

Risk:

Permissions:

proxy
storage
notifications

Host permissions:

https://check.torproject.org/*

Size:

103.04K

Email:

je*****@yahoo.co.uk

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

See detailed description ⏷

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 2,938 ▼ 10

Other rankings

#277 in Tabs ▼ 1

#22 in browser keyword 89

#33 in chrome browser keyword 70

#34 in browser tab keyword 58

#61 in grow keyword 9 ▲ 2

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Other platforms

Onion Browser Button (v0.2.5)

20,000+ 3.46

(46)

Onion Browser Button (v0.2.5)

5,735+ 3.70

(3)

User reviews

Users appreciate the Onion Browser Button for enabling private browsing via TOR and its pleasing design. However, multiple users report issues with functionality, primarily requiring additional unverified installations and incomplete instructions. The add-on doesn't automatically switch proxy settings, necessitating manual configuration. Some also mention poor icon contrast affecting usability. Overall, while the add-on is valued for privacy, its setup and reliability challenges hinder user experience.

Pros

Allows browsing with privacy by connecting through TOR proxy.
Works well when properly configured with a running Tor daemon or service.
Aesthetically pleasing and simple to use.
Considered a useful and respectful tool for accessing restricted sites or maintaining anonymity.

Cons

Does not work out-of-the-box; requires additional installation of unverified software from GitHub.
Incomplete or useless installation instructions leading to difficulty setting up.
Does not automatically switch proxy settings; users must switch manually to use TOR proxy.
Icon contrast and customization options are poor, making it difficult for some users to interact.
Some users find that it doesn't actually connect to TOR despite following instructions.

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by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-15

Super useful !!! Can finally browse and keep privacy.

by Firefox user 18773840, 2025-01-10

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Onion Browser Button requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

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