Tor Browser

Tor bounces your traffic through multiple volunteer servers, making it nearly impossible to trace back to you. When you check your IP address, it may show locations like Germany or the Netherlands instead of your real one, keeping your browsing private.

Yes, Tor Browser lets you access .onion sites, which are hidden websites not indexed by regular search engines like Google. Simply type the .onion address into the address bar, and the browser will route you there securely—just be aware these sites can be slow to load.

Tor is intentionally slower because your traffic is routed through multiple relays, which adds latency. To improve speed, avoid streaming video or large files, and try using it during off-peak hours—but remember, the trade-off is enhanced privacy.

This happens because Tor hides your identity, causing some sites to treat you like a bot. Try adjusting the security level by clicking the shield icon in the toolbar and lowering it to 'Standard' for those specific sites, but be aware this reduces privacy protections.

Tor is free and run by a nonprofit, so it doesn't sell your data, while paid VPNs often require a subscription and may log activity. However, Tor is much slower than a VPN, so if speed is critical, a VPN is better—but for maximum anonymity, Tor wins.