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Search our curated directory of verified .onion sites and privacy services. Filter by category, find onion addresses, and discover safe dark web resources.
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Deepr
.onionDark web search engine and community-driven link directory. Search by keyword, browse by category, vote on links, check live status and stability history. No registration needed.
DuckDuckGo
.onionPrivacy search engine with no tracking. The .onion mirror lets you search the regular web through Tor without exit-node eavesdropping.
Ahmia
.onionOpen-source search engine for .onion sites. Filters abuse material. Endorsed by the Tor Project.
Torch
One of the oldest dark web search engines. Indexes over 1 billion .onion pages. Check Deepr for current address.
Haystak
Indexes 1.5+ billion onion pages. Offers free tier and premium search with advanced filters. Check Deepr for address.
SearXNG
Open-source meta-search engine that aggregates results from multiple sources. Self-hostable. Community instances at searx.space.
Onion.live
Real-time uptime monitor for popular onion services. Tracks availability and response times.
dark.fail
Curated verification directory for .onion addresses with PGP-signed proof of authenticity. The gold standard for link verification.
The New York Times
.onionFull NYT journalism accessible over Tor. One of the first major news outlets to operate an onion service.
BBC News
.onionBBC international news with World Service content. Operates a dedicated .onion mirror for censored regions.
ProPublica
.onionInvestigative journalism nonprofit. First major news outlet to launch an .onion site (2016).
Deutsche Welle
.onionGermany's international broadcaster. News in 30 languages. Operates .onion for readers in censored regions.
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
U.S.-funded outlet covering Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Check official site for .onion.
The Guardian
Major UK newspaper. Operates a SecureDrop instance for confidential tips from sources.
The Intercept
Investigative journalism focused on national security and surveillance. Founded by Glenn Greenwald.
Bellingcat
Open-source intelligence journalism. Known for investigating military conflicts and government abuses.
Associated Press
Major wire service. Operates a SecureDrop instance for whistleblowers and confidential sources.
The Washington Post
Operates SecureDrop for secure tips and leaks from sources worldwide.
Reuters
International wire service. SecureDrop instance for confidential reporting.
Darknet Live
Dark web news site covering markets, arrests, and onion service updates. Check Deepr for .onion address.
Proton Mail
.onionSwiss encrypted email. End-to-end encryption between Proton users. Operates a dedicated .onion service.
Tuta
German encrypted email (formerly Tutanota). End-to-end encryption with zero-knowledge architecture.
Riseup
.onionVolunteer-run email and VPN for activists. Invite-only. Strong commitment to user privacy.
Disroot
Community-run platform with email, cloud storage, forums, and more. Privacy-focused and open-source.
Guerrilla Mail
Disposable email addresses. Messages auto-delete after one hour. No registration required.
Elude
Anonymous email built for Tor. POP3 and IMAP support. Check Deepr for current .onion address.
Mailbox.org
Privacy-focused German email provider with strong encryption and no ads.
Posteo
Green, ad-free privacy email from Germany. Sustainable hosting and strong encryption.
OnionShare
Open-source tool for secure file sharing, website hosting, and chat directly over Tor.
Briar
Peer-to-peer messenger routing through Tor. Works without internet via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. No central server.
Ricochet Refresh
Anonymous instant messaging. No servers, no metadata. Messages routed entirely through Tor.
Element (Matrix)
Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted chat with federation. Multiple homeservers available.
Session
Decentralized messenger with onion-routing on the Oxen network. No phone number required.
SimpleX Chat
No user identifiers at all. End-to-end encrypted with optional Tor routing.
Cwtch
Privacy-preserving group messaging over Tor. Fully decentralized with no metadata leaks.
Facebook (Onion)
.onionFull Facebook over Tor. Over 1 million Tor users. Useful in countries where Facebook is blocked.
Twitter / X (Onion)
.onionOfficial .onion mirror. Verify current status on Deepr as availability may vary.
Mastodon
Decentralized open-source social network. Many instances support Tor access.
Galaxy3
Social network built specifically for Tor. Check Deepr for current .onion address.
SecureDrop
.onionOpen-source whistleblowing platform used by 70+ news organizations. Official directory of instances.
WikiLeaks
Large-scale leak platform with millions of classified documents. Check Deepr for .onion.
GlobaLeaks
Open-source whistleblowing framework. Used by anti-corruption organizations worldwide.
ICIJ
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Behind the Panama Papers and Pandora Papers.
Distributed Denial of Secrets
Transparency collective publishing leaked datasets in the public interest.
Courage Foundation
Supports whistleblowers facing legal retaliation. Backed Snowden and Assange legal defense.
Cryptome
Document leak site since 1996. Publishes surveillance and intelligence documents.
Tor Project
.onionThe builders of Tor. Official onion service for browsing torproject.org anonymously.
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
Digital rights nonprofit defending civil liberties in the digital world.
Privacy Guides
Community-driven recommendations for privacy tools, services, and practices.
OONI
Open Observatory of Network Interference. Measures internet censorship globally.
Access Now
Digital rights organization with 24/7 digital security helpline for people at risk.
Calyx Institute
Privacy technology nonprofit. Provides free VPN and develops CalyxOS for Android.
Surveillance Self-Defense
EFF's guide to defending yourself from surveillance. Practical tips and tool recommendations.
PRISM Break
Directory of privacy-respecting alternatives to proprietary software and services.
CryptoParty
Global grassroots movement teaching cryptography and privacy tools. Free, public events.
Tor Metrics
Public data and statistics on the Tor network. Relay counts, bandwidth, user numbers.
ExoneraTor
Check if an IP address was a Tor relay on a given date. Useful for legal defense.
Keyoxide
Decentralized identity verification using OpenPGP and other cryptographic proofs.
Library Genesis
Massive repository of books, textbooks, and academic papers. Check Deepr for .onion.
Sci-Hub
Free access to academic papers behind paywalls. Check Deepr for current .onion.
Z-Library
Millions of books and articles available for free. Check Deepr for current .onion.
Project Gutenberg
70,000+ free public-domain eBooks. Oldest digital library, founded in 1971.
Internet Archive
Digital library with books, movies, music, and the Wayback Machine.
Imperial Library of Trantor
Tor-native eBook library with hundreds of thousands of titles. Check Deepr for address.
arXiv
Open-access research preprints in physics, math, CS, and more. Over 2 million papers.
Blockstream Explorer
.onionBitcoin block explorer accessible over Tor. Browse transactions, blocks, and addresses privately.
Wasabi Wallet
Bitcoin wallet with built-in CoinJoin for transaction privacy. Routes through Tor by default.
Bisq
Decentralized peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange. No KYC. Trades happen directly between users.
Monero (XMR)
Privacy cryptocurrency. Transactions are private by default using ring signatures and stealth addresses.
mempool.space
Bitcoin mempool visualizer and block explorer. Self-hostable. Check for .onion availability.
BTCPay Server
Self-hosted, open-source Bitcoin payment processor. No third-party, no fees.
Sparrow Wallet
Desktop Bitcoin wallet focused on privacy and security. Supports Tor and hardware wallets.
Njalla
Anonymous domain registration. Acts as a privacy layer between you and the domain registry.
FlokiNET
Privacy-first hosting in Iceland, Romania, and Finland. Resistant to takedown requests.
1984 Hosting
Icelandic hosting provider with a strong free-speech and privacy stance.
Orange Website
Icelandic anonymous hosting. Accepts Bitcoin. No-log policy.
Ablative Hosting
Tor-only hosting designed specifically for hidden services. Check Deepr for address.
Impreza Hosting
Tor-friendly hosting and domain registration. Check Deepr for .onion address.
Debian (Onion)
.onionOfficial Debian package repositories accessible over Tor for anonymous software updates.
Tails
Amnesic Incognito Live System. Portable OS that routes all traffic through Tor and leaves no trace.
Whonix
Desktop OS that routes all traffic through Tor using two VMs. Strongest anonymity for desktop use.
Qubes OS
Security through compartmentalization. Each application runs in an isolated VM.
GrapheneOS
Hardened Android fork focused on privacy and security. No Google services by default.
CalyxOS
Privacy-focused Android from the Calyx Institute. Includes microG for app compatibility.
Tor Browser
The standard browser for accessing the Tor network and .onion sites. Download only from torproject.org.
Mullvad Browser
Anti-fingerprinting browser by Mullvad and the Tor Project. Same protections as Tor Browser, without Tor.
Dread
Reddit-like forum and the largest Tor-only community. Check Deepr for current .onion address.
Hidden Answers
Anonymous Q&A platform similar to Yahoo Answers. Check Deepr for current address.
Ramble
Open-source federated forum designed for Tor. Check Deepr for address.
Nanochan
Minimal Tor-only imageboard. Check Deepr for current address.
EndChan
Anonymous imageboard accessible on both clearnet and Tor.
About this directory
This search covers 91 verified services from our curated directory. All .onion addresses have been verified through trusted sources. For services without a listed .onion address, check Deepr for the latest verified links (requires Tor Browser).