Brave, a lesser known but perfectly fine browser, launched a new version today that features a private browsing mode that automatically starts inside a Tor session. The Brave browser is infamous for its privacy-first features, and the new 'Private Tabs with Tor' feature, as it's labeled in the interface (screenshot above), fits right in with the rest of the package. Tor integration improves Brave's privacy-focused features The Brave team says the new 'Private Tabs with Tor' feature will be helpful for users who are looking for additional protection that goes beyond the local PC. Private browsing sessions were invented to wipe data from the browser after a browsing session is closed. But this type of browsing is not opaque to ISPs and the websites a user accesses, which can log traffic originating from the user. Brave's Tor-integrated private browsing sessions anonymize the user's IP address by passing the browser traffic through the Tor network.

ISPs and websites can't pinpoint the origin of the traffic on the user, similarly to how they can't pinpoint the origin of any Tor traffic. 'Since Brave’s implementation of Private Tabs with Tor is currently in beta, there are still some known issues and leaks which we intend to fix in future versions,' the Brave team said. 'For users who currently require leakproof privacy, we recommend using the Tor Browser, which provides much stronger and well-tested protection against websites or eavesdroppers using advanced techniques to uncover a true IP address.'

As a thank you for integrating the Tor technology inside Brave, the Brave team also announced it would be contributing back to the Tor Project by running a and help keep the Tor network up and running. Brave —not yet stable, but a solid product nevertheless Brave hasn't reached a stable 1.0 version yet and is still under development, but the browser is highly regarded in privacy circles. The reasons are that Brave's default configuration blocks ads, tracking scripts, and cryptocurrency mining scripts. Furthermore, Brave's normal private browsing session, even before of today's addition of Tor support, was pretty privacy-focused as well. Brave private browsing tabs do not save users' browsing history or cookies, and they also use DuckDuckGo, a privacy-first and no-user-tracking search engine, as the browser's default search provider. The Brave browser version released today and which includes support for Tor-based private browsing is v0.23 beta. You can get the latest release from.

Onion Browser is the original free and open-source Tor-powered web browser for iOS. Onion Browser helps you access the internet with more safety and privacy, and no extra cost to you. “The best Tor-related offering on iOS right now is Onion Browser” - The Daily Dot, October 14, 2015. Featured in: The New York Times, The Guardian, Salon, TechCrunch, Gizmodo, Boing Boing, Lifehacker, Macworld, The Daily Dot, & others. FEATURES:.

Browse the internet over Tor: - Protect your privacy from website tracking - Secure your traffic from insecure wireless networks and ISPs - Support for HTTPS Everywhere, an automatic switch to HTTPS enabled websites - Access.onion sites that are only accessible over Tor. Fight online tracking: block scripts and automatically clear cookies and tabs, based on your preferences. And more privacy-enhancing features! DISCLAIMERS: - Web browsing is much slower than through a normal web browser or a VPN because your traffic is encrypted and relayed through the Tor network. Multimedia often bypass Tor and compromise your privacy; video files and video streams are blocked by default and are not supported by Onion Browser. Onion Browser might not work on networks with advanced network restrictions. If the app does not connect, try using bridges (or a different type of bridge), force-quit, and then restart the app.

Use of Onion Browser is at your own risk; remember that sensitive data does not always belong on a mobile device. Onion Browser is free and open-source software. You can read more about Onion Browser and how to support development of Tor on iOS by visiting onionbrowser.com.

Welcome to Onion Browser 2! Onion Browser 2 is a total rewrite of the app which contains several new features:. A friendlier first-time launch experience. An updated user interface, containing 'tabbed browsing' and improved settings panels. HTTPS Everywhere support.

1Password support. Built-in ad-blocking and privacy protection. Tweak security/privacy settings on a per-site basis (including cookie policy, user agent, and javascript/active content policy). Tor 0.3.1.9.

Settings and bookmarks from Onion Browser 1 are retained. Best of all: this update is free! The Onion Browser 2 update was supported by the Guardian Project, with help from Benjamin Erhart and Carrie Winfrey. Onion Browser 2 is based on the open-source 'Endless' Browser; special thanks to Joshua Stein for creating Endless and for granting permission to use it in Onion Browser.

See the credits file in the app settings for more information. 2.0.3: Security update: mitigate WebRTC IP address leak, unless in “permissive” content policy mode. See Host Settings-Default Settings to adjust this mode.

2.0.2: Security update: fix DNS leak. Fixes for IPv6 connectivity affecting users of some mobile carriers. Fixes for some crashes. Added localizations for several languages. 2.0.1: Minor update to fix App Store rating link. 2.0.2 Feb 3, 2018. Welcome to Onion Browser 2!

Onion Browser 2 is a total rewrite of the app which contains several new features:. A friendlier first-time launch experience. An updated user interface, containing 'tabbed browsing' and improved settings panels. HTTPS Everywhere support.

1Password support. Built-in ad-blocking and privacy protection. Tweak security/privacy settings on a per-site basis (including cookie policy, user agent, and javascript/active content policy). Tor 0.3.1.9. Settings and bookmarks from Onion Browser 1 are retained. Best of all: this update is free! The Onion Browser 2 update was supported by the Guardian Project, with help from Benjamin Erhart and Carrie Winfrey.

Onion Browser 2 is based on the open-source 'Endless' Browser; special thanks to Joshua Stein for creating Endless and for granting permission to use it in Onion Browser. See the credits file in the app settings for more information. 2.0.2: Security update: fix DNS leak. Fixes for IPv6 connectivity affecting users of some mobile carriers.

Fixes for some crashes. Added localizations for several languages. 2.0.1: Minor update to fix App Store rating link. 2.0.1 Jan 22, 2018. Welcome to Onion Browser 2! Onion Browser 2 is a total rewrite of the app which contains several new features:. A friendlier first-time launch experience.

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An updated user interface, containing 'tabbed browsing' and improved settings panels. HTTPS Everywhere support. 1Password support.

Built-in ad-blocking and privacy protection. Tweak security/privacy settings on a per-site basis (including cookie policy, user agent, and javascript/active content policy).

Tor 0.3.1.9. Settings and bookmarks from Onion Browser 1 are retained, with the exception of the user-agent spoofing string.

Best of all: this update is free! The Onion Browser 2 update was supported by the Guardian Project, with help from Benjamin Erhart and Carrie Winfrey. Onion Browser 2 is based on the open-source 'Endless' Browser; special thanks to Joshua Stein for creating Endless and for granting permission to use it in Onion Browser. See the credits file in the app settings for more information. (2.0.1: Minor update to fix App Store rating link.). 2.0.0 Jan 21, 2018.

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Welcome to Onion Browser 2! Onion Browser 2 is a total rewrite of the app which contains several new features:. A friendlier first-time launch experience. An updated user interface, containing 'tabbed browsing' and improved settings panels. HTTPS Everywhere support. 1Password support. Built-in ad-blocking and privacy protection.

Tweak security/privacy settings on a per-site basis (including cookie policy, user agent, and javascript/active content policy). Tor 0.3.1.9. Settings and bookmarks from Onion Browser 1 are retained, with the exception of the user-agent spoofing string. Best of all: this update is free!

The Onion Browser 2 update was supported by the Guardian Project, with help from Benjamin Erhart and Carrie Winfrey. Onion Browser 2 is based on the open-source 'Endless' Browser; special thanks to Joshua Stein for creating Endless and for granting permission to use it in Onion Browser. See the credits file in the app settings for more information. 1.7.9 Oct 26, 2017. Updated to Tor 0.3.1.8. The Tor 0.3.1.X series features improved performance and security.

(A future release of Onion Browser will use new Tor 0.3.1.X features to speed up app launch times even more!) This Tor update also includes an update to directory authorities, improving overall connectivity of Tor within the app. OpenSSL updated to 1.1.0f. Built-in obfs4 bridges updated. Previous changes in the Onion Browser 1.7 series:. A new in-app purchase to help support continuing development of Onion Browser. Bridge handling revised so that built-in bridges get updated when Onion Browser updates.

(Previously you had to de-select and re-select a bridge type to get updated bridges.). Tor, libevent, and OpenSSL are now built using the Tor.framework toolkit.

See github.com/icepa for more information. The Onion Browser default homepage is now significantly faster.

1.7.8 Jul 4, 2017. Onion Browser 1.7.8 contains a security update to Tor:. Updated to Tor 0.3.0.9. Tor 0.3.0.9 fixes a path selection bug that would allow a client to use a guard that was in the same network family as a chosen exit relay. Previous changes in the Onion Browser 1.7 series:. OpenSSL updated to 1.0.2L.

(Since 1.7.6.). A new in-app purchase to help support continuing development of Onion Browser. Bridge handling revised so that built-in bridges get updated when Onion Browser updates. (Previously you had to de-select and re-select a bridge type to get updated bridges.). Tor, libevent, and OpenSSL are now built using the Tor.framework toolkit.

See github.com/icepa for more information. The Onion Browser default homepage is now significantly faster. 1.7.7 Jun 4, 2017.

Onion Browser 1.7.7 is a super minor update to fix some filler text on in-app purchases that was accidentally left in. (Don't compile and submit apps at three in the morning!) It is otherwise identical to 1.7.6. Changes in Onion Browser 1.7.6:.

Built-in bridges have been updated to use the latest censorship-resistant bridges from Tor Browser. (obfs4 and updated.).

OpenSSL updated to 1.0.2L. A new in-app way to support continuing development of Onion Browser. Other changes in the Onion Browser 1.7 series:. Tor 0.3.0.7 (since Onion Browser 1.7.5).

Bridge handling revised so that built-in bridges get updated when Onion Browser updates. (Previously you had to de-select and re-select a bridge type to get updated bridges.). Tor, libevent, and OpenSSL are now built using the Tor.framework toolkit. See github.com/icepa for more information.

The Onion Browser default homepage is now significantly faster. 1.7.6 May 29, 2017. Onion Browser 1.7.6 is a minor update:. Built-in bridges have been updated to use the latest censorship-resistant bridges from Tor Browser. (obfs4 and updated.). OpenSSL updated to 1.0.2L.

A new in-app way to support continuing development of Onion Browser. Other changes in the Onion Browser 1.7 series:. Tor 0.3.0.7 (since Onion Browser 1.7.5).

Bridge handling revised so that built-in bridges get updated when Onion Browser updates. (Previously you had to de-select and re-select a bridge type to get updated bridges.). Tor, libevent, and OpenSSL are now built using the Tor.framework toolkit. See github.com/icepa for more information. The Onion Browser default homepage is now significantly faster. 1.7.5 May 23, 2017.

Onion Browser 1.7.5 is a minor update:. Tor updated to 0.3.0.7 to ensure Tor network safety and stability. (Previous version contained 0.3.0.4-rc.).

Built-in bridges have been updated to use the latest censorship-resistant bridges from Tor Browser. (obfs4 and meek-amazon updated.) Other changes in the Onion Browser 1.7 series:. Bridge handling revised so that built-in bridges get updated when Onion Browser updates. (Previously you had to de-select and re-select a bridge type to get updated bridges.). Tor, libevent, and OpenSSL are now built using the Tor.framework toolkit. See github.com/icepa for more information.

The Onion Browser default homepage is now significantly faster. 1.7.4 Apr 4, 2017. Onion Browser 1.7.4 is a minor update:. Built-in bridges have been updated to use the latest censorship-resistant bridges from Tor Browser. Tor updated to 0.3.0.4-rc.

Updated user-agent spoof settings. Other changes in the Onion Browser 1.7 series:. Bridge handling revised so that built-in bridges get updated when Onion Browser updates. (Previously you had to de-select and re-select a bridge type to get updated bridges.). Tor, libevent, and OpenSSL are now built using the Tor.framework toolkit. See github.com/icepa for more information. The Onion Browser default homepage is now significantly faster.

1.7.3 Feb 24, 2017. Onion Browser 1.7.3 is a minor update that solves connection issues on some mobile networks. Fixed support for IPv6-only (NAT64) networks, which should solve occasional connectivity issues on several mobile carriers (including T-Mobile US).

IPv6-only connectivity previously only worked if you had already used Onion Browser at least once over IPv4. Simplified 'Connecting.' Dialog when you launch the app. Tor updated to 0.3.0.3-alpha. libevent updated to 2.1.8.

openssl updated to 1.0.2k Other changes in the Onion Browser 1.7 series:. Bridge handling revised so that built-in bridges get updated when Onion Browser updates.

(Previously you had to de-select and re-select a bridge type to get updated bridges.). Built-in bridges have been updated to use the latest censorship-resistant bridges from Tor Browser. Tor, libevent, and OpenSSL are now built using the Tor.framework toolkit. See github.com/icepa for more information. The Onion Browser default homepage is now significantly faster. 1.7.2 Dec 15, 2016. Onion Browser 1.7.2 is a hotfix that fixes a crash on 32bit iOS devices.

OpenSSL was downgraded to 1.0.2j (was 1.1.0c). It’s been a frustrating week trying to debug this issue, and I'd like to personally apologize to all users affected by this. Thank you for your patience. If you run an older iOS device and were affected by this issue, please consider signing up for the beta test program so that future issues like this are discovered before release. See onionbrowser.com for more information. Other changes in the Onion Browser 1.7 series:. Bridge handling code revised so that the built-in obfs4 bridges get updated when Onion Browser updates.

Previously you had to re-select the built-in bridges to receive new ones. Built-in bridges have been updated to use the latest available censorship-resistant bridges from Tor Browser config. (Includes 'iat-mode' obfs4 bridges.). Tor, libevent, and OpenSSL are now built using the Tor.framework toolkit. See github.com/icepa for more information.

Using the framework to provide dependencies should improve maintainability of the app going forward. Tor updated to 0.2.9.7-rc.

libevent updated to 2.1.7-rc. The Onion Browser default homepage should be significantly faster. 1.7.1 Dec 13, 2016. Onion Browser 1.7.1 is a hotfix release that updates some build settings to try to fix a crash on certain types of iOS devices. Tor was also updated to 0.2.9.7-rc.

Onion Browser 1.7.0 contains these new features and fixes:. Bridge handling code revised so that the built-in obfs4 bridges get updated when Onion Browser updates. Previously you had to re-select the built-in bridges to receive new ones.

Built-in bridges have been updated to use the latest available censorship-resistant bridges from Tor Browser config. (Includes 'iat-mode' obfs4 bridges.). Tor, libevent, and OpenSSL are now built using the Tor.framework toolkit. See github.com/icepa for more information. Using the framework to provide dependencies should improve maintainability of the app going forward. Tor updated to 0.2.9.6-rc. libevent updated to 2.1.7-rc.

OpenSSL updated to 1.1.0c. The Onion Browser default homepage should be significantly faster; the server was updated to Tor 0.2.9.6-rc and experimental 'single onion mode' enabled since it’s a publicly-known page on a public server. (This is not an app code update, but rather a server-side update.). 1.7.0 Dec 9, 2016.

Price update! Onion Browser is now FREE. Special thanks to The Guardian Project and all those who have supported Onion Browser over the years. If you'd like to support continuing development of Onion Browser and Tor iOS projects, please visit onionbrowser.com or patreon.com/onionbrowser Onion Browser 1.7.0 contains these new features and fixes:. Bridge handling code revised so that the built-in obfs4 bridges get updated when Onion Browser updates.

Previously you had to re-select the built-in bridges to receive new ones. Built-in bridges have been updated to use the latest available censorship-resistant bridges from Tor Browser config. (Includes 'iat-mode' obfs4 bridges.). Tor, libevent, and OpenSSL are now built using the Tor.framework toolkit. See github.com/icepa for more information. Using the framework to provide dependencies should improve maintainability of the app going forward.

Tor updated to 0.2.9.6-rc. libevent updated to 2.1.7-rc. OpenSSL updated to 1.1.0c. The Onion Browser default homepage should be significantly faster; the server was updated to Tor 0.2.9.6-rc and experimental 'single onion mode' enabled since it’s a publicly-known page on a public server. (This is not an app code update, but rather a server-side update.). 1.6.2 Aug 25, 2016. 1.6.2 is a minor update: Tor has been updated to 0.2.8.7, which replaces a retiring bridge authority, contains minor bugfixes, and patches a major Tor bug that does not directly affect Onion Browser (since the ReachableAddresses is unused and unavailable in Onion Browser).

The 1.6 series is a major update to Onion Browser, which improves the Tor accessibility, performance, and overall security of Onion Browser. Most importantly, Onion Browser now supports 'pluggable transports' like obfs4 and meek, which improve connection support in locations that try to block Tor, thanks to the new 'iObfs' library. See the Onion Browser official site for more information about the iObfs library. (Special thanks to the Onion Browser beta testers for their feedback on this new feature. Extra special thanks to The Guardian Project for supporting work on iObfs!). 1.6.1 Aug 19, 2016. 1.6.1 is a bugfix release that fixes a crash-on-launch for folks using beta versions of iOS.

iObfs now built with golang v1.7 (was v1.7rc3). Fixes crash on beta versions of iOS. PREVIOUS RELEASE NOTES: 1.6 is a major update to Onion Browser, which improves the Tor accessibility, performance, and overall security of Onion Browser. New features:.

iObfs: Onion Browser now supports 'pluggable transports' like obfs4 and meek, which improve connection support in locations that try to block Tor. See the Onion Browser website for more information about the iObfs library. (Special thanks to the Onion Browser beta testers for their feedback on this new feature. Extra special thanks to The Guardian Project for supporting work on iObfs!).

'One-click' bridge UI: Onion Browser now comes with built-in bridges for obfs4, meek-amazon, and meek-azure - same the official Tor Browser Bundle and Orbot. User-agent spoofing strings updated to the most recent browser versions. Tor updated to 0.2.8.6, the first stable release in the 0.2.8 series.

This version contains several performance and security improvements. OpenSSL updated to 1.0.2h. Minimum required iOS version is now iOS 8.2. 1.6.0 Aug 6, 2016. (NOTE: there is a known incompatibility issue with beta versions of iOS. A workaround is being developed, but note that we do not provide official support for users on beta versions of iOS.

You should not update if you are running an iOS beta.) This is a major update to Onion Browser, which improves the Tor accessibility, performance, and overall security of Onion Browser. New features:. iObfs: Onion Browser now supports 'pluggable transports' like obfs4 and meek, which improve connection support in locations that try to block Tor. See the Onion Browser website for more information about the iObfs library.

(Special thanks to the Onion Browser beta testers for their feedback on this new feature. Extra special thanks to The Guardian Project for supporting work on iObfs!). 'One-click' bridge UI: Onion Browser now comes with built-in bridges for obfs4, meek-amazon, and meek-azure - same the official Tor Browser Bundle and Orbot.

User-agent spoofing strings updated to the most recent browser versions. Tor updated to 0.2.8.6, the first stable release in the 0.2.8 series. This version contains several performance and security improvements. OpenSSL updated to 1.0.2h. Minimum required iOS version is now iOS 8.2. 1.5.16 Jan 7, 2016.

IPAD USERS: We are aware of a bug in this version that causes a crash when pressing the menu button on iPad. An update has been submitted to the App Store and will be available soon. IOS 8.0+ REQUIRED.

Note that support for versions older than iOS 8.2 will be dropped soon. For continuing security, users should update iOS on their device.

Improve performance after coming back from background or device sleep. Correct issue where the wrong error ('HTTPS Connection Error') was being displayed if Onion Browser could not connect to a site for a non-HTTPS reason. Prevent user from entering bridges that Onion Browser does not support, leaving Onion Browser in an unusable state. Tor updated to 0.2.6.10.

OpenSSL updated to 1.0.2d. General code improvements for iOS 9. 1.5.12 Mar 31, 2015. A free upgrade to Onion Browser is coming soon for iOS 8, with tabbed browsing and many other requested features! But for now, updates for the current version:. Add padlock icon to show if page was delivered entirely over TLS or if there was some insecure content. Fix display of the progress bar.

Fix crashing if user types in bridges wrong. Fixed instructions on bridge edit page. Fix issue where Forward/Back/'Open Home Page' buttons would simply stop the browser instead of loading desired page. Update error handling to show more information if the browser suddenly stops navigating to a requested page.

More information on updates & security issues can always be found at OnionBrowser.com. @DreadIron, Initially, I was learning more than I imagined I was able to absorb! Okay a delete and reinstall repaired functional it’s, sorry Onion it’s a noble app by application. And, execution. Educational x10 too.

Now, It fails on open if this is going to be a common theme at the AppStore then I trust there is going to be a Great Wave to come crashing in P/E as in recent days but the size is going to be tsunami and final. Not necessarily your fault their Onion but an ignorance in business is just going to go the way it was imagined we have tort law and consumer protection and agencies to govern these and more than likely as in checkers there’ll be some jumping to Senate as opposed to judiciary digital media and the like laws updated and refined reflecting the standards for trade and brand new ones it’s not a dark day, it’s a a shining moment of truth coming to some and some won’t survive the day. @DreadIron, Initially, I was learning more than I imagined I was able to absorb! Okay a delete and reinstall repaired functional it’s, sorry Onion it’s a noble app by application. And, execution. Educational x10 too.

Now, It fails on open if this is going to be a common theme at the AppStore then I trust there is going to be a Great Wave to come crashing in P/E as in recent days but the size is going to be tsunami and final. Not necessarily your fault their Onion but an ignorance in business is just going to go the way it was imagined we have tort law and consumer protection and agencies to govern these and more than likely as in checkers there’ll be some jumping to Senate as opposed to judiciary digital media and the like laws updated and refined reflecting the standards for trade and brand new ones it’s not a dark day, it’s a a shining moment of truth coming to some and some won’t survive the day. Bud from old, Love the Update!!! Much more responsive than the previous OB and the tabbed browsing is great!!! Other reviewers state that they can’t connect to certain websites or any web sites at all.none of those problems here. I’ve been able to connect everywhere I’ve browsed (although HTTPS Everywhere does limit some unencrypted links, which is what it’s supposed to do).

I have had to switch my bridge a couple of times, but that par for the course these days. MT, this is a big step in the right direction for OB on iOS. Keep up the good work. I do have one suggestion: Make it possible to change your identity IP with a button.like The Tor Browser (if it’s possible on iOS). Bud from old, Love the Update!!! Much more responsive than the previous OB and the tabbed browsing is great!!!

Other reviewers state that they can’t connect to certain websites or any web sites at all.none of those problems here. I’ve been able to connect everywhere I’ve browsed (although HTTPS Everywhere does limit some unencrypted links, which is what it’s supposed to do). I have had to switch my bridge a couple of times, but that par for the course these days. MT, this is a big step in the right direction for OB on iOS. Keep up the good work.

I do have one suggestion: Make it possible to change your identity IP with a button.like The Tor Browser (if it’s possible on iOS). PixelBlair, iPhone and JavaScript So this app is amazing and I love it but there’s just one measly thing I have a question about. I’ve downloaded this on my iPhone and it works great, no issues whatsoever except that there is no option to turn JavaScript off. Apparently turning JavaScript off adds to the protection part of the app except that there is no such option anywhere.

I’ve checked the settings on the app and my iPhone but still nothing. Not sure if there truly is one but I’d like for that to be an option if possible. Please and thanks!

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Update: I just found where JavaScript blocking was after extensive searching. Apologies for before. This app is worth the 5 stars. PixelBlair, iPhone and JavaScript So this app is amazing and I love it but there’s just one measly thing I have a question about.

I’ve downloaded this on my iPhone and it works great, no issues whatsoever except that there is no option to turn JavaScript off. Apparently turning JavaScript off adds to the protection part of the app except that there is no such option anywhere. I’ve checked the settings on the app and my iPhone but still nothing. Not sure if there truly is one but I’d like for that to be an option if possible.

Please and thanks! Update: I just found where JavaScript blocking was after extensive searching. Apologies for before. This app is worth the 5 stars.