Onion Browser Button

Name: Onion Browser Button
Rating: 3.6364 (33 reviews)
Author: Benthum

By: Benthum

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

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Features & Capabilities

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.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on Privacy & Security

By:

Benthum

Daily users:

926 2

Rating:

3.64

(33)

Version:

0.2.6 Last updated: 2025-07-23

Version code:

5996058

Creation date:

2018-06-11

Risk:

Permissions:

Host permissions:

https://check.torproject.org/*

Size:

110.65KB

Email:

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

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 3,351 ▼ 10

Other rankings

#318 in Tabs ▼ 1

#27 in browser keyword 75

#38 in browser tab keyword 69 ▲ 1

#45 in chrome browser keyword 84

#86 in grow keyword 10 ▲ 2

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Other platforms

Onion Browser Button (v0.2.6)

20,000 3.42

(45)

Onion Browser Button (v0.2.6)

5,206 3.80

(4)

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Developed by:

Benthum

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tortm-browser-button/

Email:

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

Website:

https://mybrowseraddon.com/tor-button.html

Permission Change History

2024-09-22: Version 0.2.2 → 0.2.5

Add Host permissions: https://check.torproject.org/*

Remove Permissions: https://check.torproject.org/*

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.

Recent reviews

On my linux firefox box this works perfectly. all I wanted was a button to click to modify my proxy to the already running Tor connection I have (systemd tor service), and it does just that. As already stated, you need a tor connection established, and enable this extension access to private windows. does what it says on the tin. Thanks Edit: 1 request, an option to have the icon just say TOR, much like the FF "VPN" button.

by du*****, 2026-04-11

by 远离*****, 2025-04-01

by 远离*****, 2025-02-15

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Is Onion Browser Button 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.

Onion Browser Button requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Allows reading and modifying clipboard content, which can be sensitive, posing a moderate privacy risk.
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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.

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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