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Orbot

Orbot is a freely licensed open-source application developed for the Android platform. It acts as a front-end to the Tor binary application, and also provides an HTTP Proxy for connecting web browsers and other HTTP client applications into the Tor SOCKS interface.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

Application type

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
  • F-Droid
  • OpenAPK
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Features

Properties

  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  Anonymous Proxy
  2.  Online Anonymity
  3.  Built-In Proxy
  4.  Dark Mode
  5.  No Tracking
  6.  Ad-free
  7.  End-to-End Encryption
  8.  No registration required

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Orbot information

AlternativeTo Categories

Security & Privacy, Network & Admin

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  •   2.99 avg rating

GitHub repository

  •  3,553 Stars
  •  485 Forks
  •  79 Open Issues
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What is Orbot?

Orbot is a freely licensed open-source application developed for the Android platform. It acts as a front-end to the Tor binary application, and also provides an HTTP Proxy for connecting web browsers and other HTTP client applications into the Tor SOCKS interface.

Orbot is a component of the Guardian Project, an effort to develop a secure, anonymous smartphone for use by human rights activists, journalists and others around the world. Learn more: https://guardianproject.info/

Tor protects your privacy on the internet by hiding the connection between your Internet address and the services you use. We believe Tor is reasonably secure, but please ensure you read the instructions and configure it properly. Learn more at https://torproject.org/

Tor Frequently Asked Questions: https://support.torproject.org/faq/