1995
Concept Birth
Naval Research Laboratory begins developing onion routing to protect military communications and establish foundation for digital privacy.
History of Tor
From military research to global privacy tool - explore three decades of innovation in online anonymity and digital rights protection through our interactive timeline and evolution forest.
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Evolution Forest
Watch Tor's growth through the decades - each tree represents a different era of development with enhanced visual details and interactive elements
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Key Milestones
Major achievements that defined Tor's journey to becoming the world's leading privacy tool
2004
Public Launch
Tor network goes public, making anonymous communication available to everyone and democratizing privacy technology.
2006
Organization Founded
The Tor Project becomes a non-profit organization dedicated to privacy research and development worldwide.
2008
User-Friendly Browser
Tor Browser Bundle makes privacy accessible to millions of ordinary users through simplified installation and usage.
2013
Mainstream Recognition
Snowden revelations highlight importance of Tor for protecting privacy from mass surveillance programs.
2019
Mobile Privacy
Official Android app brings full Tor functionality to mobile devices, expanding privacy access globally.
The Legacy Continues
For three decades, Tor has been at the forefront of privacy innovation. What started as military research has become an essential tool for journalists, activists, whistleblowers, and ordinary citizens worldwide.
Today, Tor protects millions of users, enables free speech in oppressive regimes, and continues to evolve to meet new privacy challenges in our increasingly digital age.
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