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Tor Browser for Mac

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Security Status

  • Latest Version

    Tor Browser 14.0 LATEST

  • Review by

    Juan Garcia

  • Operating System

    macOS 10.12 Sierra or later

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  • Author / Product

    The Tor Project / External Link

  • Filename

    tor-browser-macos-14.0.dmg

  • MD5 Checksum

    fd577d1b17e93ee204ad5196425c6829

Tor Browser for Mac is a privacy-focused web browser that automatically routes users' web traffic through the secure network, providing anonymity and protection from user-monitoring services installed by internet providers, government agencies, and various online destinations.

It is designed to prevent tracking, surveillance, traffic analysis, and censorship, making it an ideal choice for users who prioritize online anonymity and privacy.

This highly secure web browser differs widely from other security-themed browser projects (such as Brave browser) by offering a whole another layer of added security that no other regular browser has.

This included a built-in triple-layer encryption procedure, use of IP masking service, built-in adblocker, and complete focus on not caching or recording any user activity locally.

The app focuses on routing data through a secure Tor network, a volunteer overlay network for anonymous communication.

This provides safe user access to the public internet, as well as the ability to access and browse illicit websites on the so-called “dark web”, a subset of the internet that is only accessible from inside a secure Tor network.

Today, more than two decades after it was originally released to the public, this unique browser app is viewed as a very important privacy platform that is used for both legitimate and illegitimate means. It is actively developed and maintained by the nonprofit organization The Tor Project.

Key Features
  • Private browsing of the public internet.
  • Built-in anti-monitoring features.
  • Multi-layered encryption.
  • Routing traffic through a low-latency volunteer network.
  • Protect private data against online fingerprinting and analysis.
  • Circumvent online surveillance.
  • Free for all users.
Installation and Setup

To get this app up and running on any modern Mac computer, users simply have to download an automated installer and follow a few simple on-screen instructions.

How to Use

This app features an extensive set of privacy and security features that make it unique in its category, but at first glance, it has a traditional web browser experience.

However, in addition to the use of standard HTTP online addresses, it can also handle direct loading of specific onion network links, accessing hidden “dark web” content hosted on a volunteer-based Tor network.

All traffic routed through a Tor browser runs through this network, causing the loading of regular internet content often to be slow and sometimes even unreliable (with some websites refusing to load partially or completely).

While users can install additional add-ons and extensions to boost their browsing experience, developers of this app highly recommend not installing any plugin that would de-anonymize the users and allow external traffic monitoring services to identify them, track their browsing habits, and more.

User Interface

The Tor Browser offers a simple and intuitive user interface, making it easy for users to access its privacy-focused features.

Unlike some mainstream browsers that promote access to various built-in services and plugins for streamlined management of online content, this app’s interface is designed from the ground up to be straightforward, without an overwhelming number of hidden settings.

FAQ

What is Tor Browser for macOS?
It is a privacy-focused web browser that routes web traffic through the Tor network, providing a strong built-in layer of anonymity and security.

Is it safe?
Yes! This app is designed to prioritize user privacy and security, making it a safe choice for those who value online anonymity and protection from surveillance and tracking. However, its reputation for secure online browsing has also made the Tor network a target of many hacking efforts.

Alternatives

Brave Browser for Mac – A security-focused Chromium browser with a wide array of anti-tracking and ad-blocking features.

Safari – Apple's default web browser, known for its large set of privacy features and seamless integration with the macOS ecosystem.

Opera fro Mac – A popular web browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN, and other privacy-focused features.

Pricing

This app is 100% FREE.

System Requirements

Developers have optimized this app for all modern versions of macOS.

However, due to the focus on additional layers of encrypted VPN traffic, users should expect a slower browsing experience when compared to regular browser apps.

PROS
  • Enhanced privacy and anonymity.
  • Ability to beat government and ISP monitoring services.
  • Automatic routing of traffic through a multi-layered Tor network.
  • Built-in ad blocking and other privacy-focused features.
  • User-friendly interface.
CONS
  • Reduced browsing speed.
  • Incompatible with all modern websites.
Conclusion

The Tor Browser is the best choice for users who prioritize online privacy and security, enabling streamlined access to a highly secured multi-layered virtual network that safely and securely routes all internet traffic between users and their desired online destinations.

This prevents external services (including ISPs, government agencies, and various online platforms) from actively spying on users. While it may lead to reduced browsing speed, the trade-off for vastly improved privacy is often worth it for users who value complete online anonymity and security.

Note: Requires 64-bit processor.

Also Available: Download Tor Browser for Windows

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What's new in this version:

All Platforms:
- Bug tor-browser#30543: compat: make spoofed orientation reflect spoofed screen dimensions
- Bug tor-browser#30862: 10ms time precision via EXSLT date-time function
- Bug tor-browser#41328: Follow firefox ESMify for Bug 1308512
- Bug tor-browser#42054: ESR128: investigate - thorin's list
- Bug tor-browser#42220: Flip all the possible preferences to prevent any automatic download
- Bug tor-browser#42255: pdfjs.disabled used to be part of RFP until Bug 1838415; lock pref to false in stable
- Bug tor-browser#42356: Review 000-tor-browser.js and 001-base-profile.js for 128
- Bug tor-browser#42601: Check Bug 1894779: Allow font-face urls to be resource:// urls and relax CORS for resource:// URLs
- Bug tor-browser#42611: Set clipboard.imageAsFile.enabled to false
- Bug tor-browser#42646: Drop patch for tor-browser#40166
- Bug tor-browser#42683: Create script to generate issue triage csv's from bugzilla query and git scraping
- Bug tor-browser#42684: Disable network prefetch
- Bug tor-browser#42685: compat: ESR128: enable textmetrics
- Bug tor-browser#42716: Disable unwanted about:* pages
- Bug tor-browser#42730: Make RemoteSettings use only local dumps
- Bug tor-browser#42746: Extend prefers-contrast rules to include forced-colors
- Bug tor-browser#42759: CI: remove localization file names that are in neither 14.0 nor 13.5 branches
- Bug tor-browser#42814: Opt out from Firefox relay by default.
- Bug tor-browser#42830: Enable WebAudio APIs
- Bug tor-browser#42831: Remove the shopping components
- Bug tor-browser#42867: Disable contentRelevancy component
- Bug tor-browser#43011: Ship only one copy of the MIT license, like upstream.
- Bug tor-browser#43012: Mixed content: browser requests HTTPS images from onion domain accessed via HTTP
- Bug tor-browser#43013: security.mixed_content.upgrade_display_content.image is true by default
- Bug tor-browser#43054: check bounceTrackingProtection in PB mode does not persist to disk
- Bug tor-browser#43074: Pass the browser to TorDomainIsolator.newCircuitForBrowser
- Bug tor-browser#43144: Ensure non-privacy browsing also sets the GPC header
- Bug tor-browser#43163: Disable offscreen canvas until verified it is not fingerprintable
- Bug tor-browser#43170: Disable user-agent spoofing in HTTP header
- Bug tor-browser#43178: Audit fingerprinting overrides (MozBug 1834274)
- Bug tor-browser#43184: Backport Bugzilla 1922294: RFP: fixup square spoofed orientation
- Bug tor-browser#43197: Disable automatic exception for HTTPS-First

Windows + macOS + Linux:
- Updated Firefox to 128.3.0esr
- Updated NoScript to 11.4.42
- Bug tor-browser#40147: Re-enable Picture-in-Picture mode
- Bug tor-browser#41309: Re-enable screenshots component
- Bug tor-browser#41811: Primary buttons that result in a connection attempt should be purple
- Bug tor-browser#41817: Add more color aliases that take dark mode into account
- Bug tor-browser#41820: Downloads warning styling improvements (use moz-message-bar)
- Bug tor-browser#42070: Backport Bugzilla 1834307 and hide smooth-scroll UX
- Bug tor-browser#42212: Fluent migration: onion services
- Bug tor-browser#42362: "New window" missing from File menu
- Bug tor-browser#42441: Evaluate RR version-by-RR version rebases instead of ESR-to-ESR
- Bug tor-browser#42488: ESR 128: Remove role="code" from tor circuit panel
- Bug tor-browser#42603: Remove safebrowsing URLs
- Bug tor-browser#42612: Re-implement moz-toggle customizations for ESR 128
- Bug tor-browser#42617: Restore the HTML form on DDG when using safest in 128
- Bug tor-browser#42629: Tweak isOnNewTabPage patch
- Bug tor-browser#42630: Review LaterRun in 128
- Bug tor-browser#42640: Disable Firefox Flame button due to unknown interactions with New Identity
- Bug tor-browser#42641: Move from panel-footer class to moz-button-group
- Bug tor-browser#42643: downloads panel separator has mismatched margin
- Bug tor-browser#42644: toolbar rules in panelUI-shared.css are unneccessary
- Bug tor-browser#42647: "Switching to a new device" regressed on 128
- Bug tor-browser#42653: The Neterror page has a checkbox to report iframe origin errors to TPO
- Bug tor-browser#42662: Use data-hidden-from-search for hiding the firefox connection settings
- Bug tor-browser#42663: Tor Browser "Connection" settings missing a tooltip
- Bug tor-browser#42665: Drop "Learn More" spacing
- Bug tor-browser#42667: Add description-deemphasized class to our additions to about:preferences
- Bug tor-browser#42679: Use a more robust approach to hide the "tracking protection" urlbar button
- Bug tor-browser#42687: Disable Privacy-Preserving Attribution
- Bug tor-browser#42695: Use --arrowpanel- variables for tor circuit panel spacing
- Bug tor-browser#42698: Bridge card background contrast is low for bridge-moji
- Bug tor-browser#42699: Drop level="top" attribute from panels
- Bug tor-browser#42700: Remove !nodes condition from gTorCircuitPanel._updateCurrentBrowser
- Bug tor-browser#42704: Drop the badged="true" attribute from security level button
- Bug tor-browser#42705: Update our preferences to account for new line height
- Bug tor-browser#42713: Some --in-content CSS variables were renamed/removed
- Bug tor-browser#42718: Remove the firefox-view button from UI, even when always-on private-browsing mode is disabled
- Bug tor-browser#42735: Disable recent search suggestions
- Bug tor-browser#42740: Stop trying to hide "Restore previous session"
- Bug tor-browser#42742: Inconsistent use of "New private window" vs "New window"
- Bug tor-browser#42743: Invalid onion sites are shown as secure in the page info window
- Bug tor-browser#42744: Light theme override for "about:tor" is inherited by chrome error pages.
- Bug tor-browser#42745: Remove some residuals from update scripts
- Bug tor-browser#42764: Unconditionally disable find-bar transition animation
- Bug tor-browser#42777: Remove 'Website Privacy Preferences' and ensure sensible default prefs
- Bug tor-browser#42803: Lost focus styling for built-in bridges radio options
- Bug tor-browser#42806: Use the lh CSS unit
- Bug tor-browser#42872: Disable translations until audited and solved the UX problems
- Bug tor-browser#43015: Missing region-name-skr fluent entry when fetching TorConnect country names
- Bug tor-browser#43067: Use html:link rather than xml-stylesheet in our dialogs
- Bug tor-browser#43071: Make sure "tor-button" elements that are also "primary" still use the tor colors
- Bug tor-browser#43072: moz-message-bar does not get announced on Orca screen-reader
- Bug tor-browser#43075: Should we drop link spacing in about:tor
- Bug tor-browser#43081: Remove hard-coded CSS line-height
- Bug tor-browser#43082: Search engine icon is not shown while typing in the address bar
- Bug tor-browser#43083: Backport fix for Mozilla 1436462
- Bug tor-browser#43087: Onion pattern on about:torconnect needs a dark theme asset
- Bug tor-browser#43103: Verify whether an update is unsupported before choosing one
- Bug tor-browser#43104: Local files and extensions can't be loaded in new windows before bootstrap
- Bug tor-browser#43105: Migrating Disconnect is not needed anymore
- Bug tor-browser#43109: Remove mention of Firefox Relay from settings
- Bug tor-browser#43115: Height of search bar has collapsed on about:tor
- Bug tor-browser#43117: Hide 'Always underline links' option
- Bug tor-browser#43118: hide CFR
- Bug tor-browser#43131: Reduce layout jank when loading about:tor
- Bug tor-browser#43134: Backport Bugzilla 1436226 Hardcode VP8/VP9
- Bug tor-browser#43164: Prevent search-bar from being auto-hidden when not used for awhile
- Bug tor-browser#43169: compat: align userAgent in navigator + HTTP Header
- Bug tor-browser#43174: Issue with custom home page on local filesystem
- Bug tor-browser#43209: UI freezes when clipboard is empty after screen lock
- Bug tor-browser#43217: Fullscreen videos have rounded letterboxing corners
- Bug tor-browser#43218: Switch to browser.reload, since Browser:Reload signal was dropped upstream
- Bug tor-browser-build#41248: Check and update bundled font versions

Windows + macOS:
- Bug tor-browser#43021: Revert the OS deprecation notification introduced in #42347

macOS:
- Bug tor-browser#42467: Make OS HTTP User-Agent OS spoofing configurable by pref

Windows:
- Bug tor-browser#43051: windows: remove UI for "open Tor Browser automatically when computer starts"

macOS:
- Bug tor-browser#42494: mac: add Arial Black and Arial Narrow to allowlist

Build System:
- Updated Go to 1.22.8
- Bug tor-browser#42722: clang-format and localization linters are not running
- Bug tor-browser#42799: Do not run lint pipelines on new tag
- Bug tor-browser#43014: Add purgecaches to the dev build
- Bug tor-browser#43156: Update translation CI to account for the extended 13.5 release
- Bug tor-browser#43157: Move tb-dev to base-browser
- Bug tor-browser#43181: Run translation CI if there is a change in a string.xml file
- Bug tor-browser-build#41013: Add a README to each project
- Bug tor-browser-build#41096: Set SOURCE_DATE_EPOCH in the default env variables
- Bug tor-browser-build#41155: Update toolchains for ESR128
- Bug tor-browser-build#41156: Split the Rust configuration options
- Bug tor-browser-build#41180: Some files do not need to be copied when building tor-expert-bundle
- Bug tor-browser-build#41188: Upgrade binutils to 2.41
- Bug tor-browser-build#41189: Add matzfan to list of downstream projects in alpha release-prep template
- Bug tor-browser-build#41195: Update Go to 1.22
- Bug tor-browser-build#41198: Update release-prep issue template to include notifiying anti-censorship team of package name changes for GetTor distributor
- Bug tor-browser-build#41203: Tor Blog generation script uses the wrong url scheme for alpha releases
- Bug tor-browser-build#41236: Remove binutils when not needed
- Bug tor-browser-build#41273: relprep.py: bump Firefox and GV to a (yet) non-existing tag when the last one does not match HEAD
- Bug tor-browser-build#41274: Improve fetch_changelogs.py for major releases
- Bug tor-browser-bundle-testsuite#40078: Update tools/tb-build-06-start-nightly-build after tor-browser-build#40829
- Windows + macOS + Linux:
- Bug tor-browser#42668: Drop torconnect rule in eslint-plugin-mozilla
- Bug tor-browser-build#41247: Adapt tools/update-responses/update_responses to support multiple versions in the same xml files
- Bug tor-browser-build#41256: tools/signing/upload-update_responses-to-staticiforme should regenerate update-responses when it already exists
- Bug tor-browser-build#41259: Don't try to generate incrementals for versions which don't set incremental_from
- Bug tor-browser-build#41270: Add updater rewriterules to make 13.5.7 a watershed

Windows + macOS:
- Bug tor-browser-build#41197: Modify update-responses to prevent upgrades on unsupported Windows and macOS versions

Windows:
- Bug tor-browser-build#29318: Drop mingw-w64/gcc toolchain
- Bug tor-browser-build#29320: Use mingw-w64/clang toolchain to build Rust
- Bug tor-browser-build#41185: Drop Windows 7 support for 14.0 from build tools
- Bug tor-browser-build#41201: Bump the Windows version checked by the installer

macOS:
- Bug tor-browser-build#41267: Go dropping support for macOS

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