# Tor Browser

> Source: https://fuckyc.org/services/tor-browser/
> Website: https://www.torproject.org/
> Categories: Privacy browsers
> KYC: none — Free software bundling the Tor client and a hardened Firefox; no accounts, no signup.
> Status: active
> Jurisdiction: United States (Tor Project Inc., non-profit)
> Fiat on-ramp: no
> Payment methods: donation
> Founded: 2008
> Open source: yes
> Custodial: no
> Last verified: 2026-01-01

## Verdict

Tor Browser is the reference browser for users whose threat model includes the network adversary. Browser-level fingerprint uniformity, Tor transport, and onion-service-aware UI are not duplicated by any other mainstream browser. The default choice when network anonymity is a goal.

## Strengths

- The only mainstream browser designed against a network adversary.
- Built-in network anonymity via Tor; built-in fingerprint-uniformity at the browser level.
- Bridges and pluggable transports support censorship circumvention.

## Caveats

- Slower than direct connections; some sites block known Tor exits.
- Disabling features (e.g., JavaScript) for security comes at a usability cost.
- Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).

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## What Tor Browser is

A hardened Firefox bundled with the Tor client and configured for uniformity across users.

## Threat-model fit

When the network sees too much; when fingerprinting matters; when onion services are first-class.

## Sources

- [Tor Browser downloads](https://www.torproject.org/download/) — accessed 2026-01-01
- [Tor blog](https://blog.torproject.org/) — accessed 2026-01-01