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About the Tor Project
Advancing human rights and freedoms by creating and deploying free and open source anonymity and privacy technologies.
Our Mission
The Tor Project's mission is to advance human rights and freedoms by creating and deploying free and open source anonymity and privacy technologies, supporting their unrestricted availability and use, and furthering their scientific and popular understanding.
Privacy Protection
We believe privacy is a fundamental human right that must be protected and preserved in the digital age.
Internet Freedom
We work to ensure everyone can access information freely without censorship or surveillance.
Open Source
All our software is free, open source, and auditable by security researchers worldwide.
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The Journey
From research project to global privacy tool
2002
The Beginning
Tor was originally developed by the U.S. Navy to protect government communications online. The goal was to create a network that could provide anonymity for sensitive communications.
2006
The Tor Project Founded
The Tor Project, Inc. was founded as a non-profit organization to maintain and develop Tor. This marked the transition from a government research project to a public privacy tool.
2008
Tor Browser Launched
The first version of Tor Browser was released, making Tor accessible to everyday users. This user-friendly browser bundle made anonymous browsing available to millions.
2012
Mobile Expansion
Tor Browser for Android was released, bringing privacy protection to mobile devices. This expansion allowed users to browse anonymously on their smartphones and tablets.
2024
Advanced Privacy Features
Continued innovation with advanced privacy features and improved user experience. Enhanced security measures and better performance for millions of users worldwide.
Value's
The principles that guide everything we do
Human Rights
We believe privacy, freedom of expression, and access to information are fundamental human rights that must be protected in the digital age.
Privacy by Design
Privacy and security are built into every aspect of our technology from the ground up, ensuring maximum protection for our users.
Community Driven
Our work is supported by a global community of users, developers, and privacy advocates who share our vision for a free internet.
Transparency
We operate with complete transparency in our code, funding, and organizational practices, ensuring accountability to our users and supporters.
Global Impact
We work to ensure our tools benefit people worldwide, regardless of location, circumstances, or technical expertise.
Innovation
We continuously innovate to stay ahead of threats and provide cutting-edge privacy protection for the next generation of internet users.
Join Our Mission
Help us advance privacy and freedom for everyone. There are many ways to get involved and support our work.