βš™οΈ Privacy & Anonymity

Tor Connection Test β€” Am I Using Tor?

Check if your browser is connected to the Tor network right now. Instant detection with IP comparison and exit node info.

Tor Connection Test

Check whether your traffic is being routed through the Tor network.

What does Tor connection mean?

When connected to Tor, your internet traffic is encrypted and routed through at least three relays around the world before reaching its destination. This makes it extremely difficult for anyone β€” including your ISP, network administrator, or the websites you visit β€” to trace your activity back to your real IP address.

  • Your real IP address is hidden from the websites you visit
  • Your ISP can see you are using Tor, but not what you are accessing
  • Traffic is encrypted in multiple layers (hence β€œonion routing”)
  • Each relay only knows the previous and next hop, never the full path
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For the most reliable Tor connection, use the official Tor Browser. It is pre-configured to route all traffic through Tor and includes additional privacy protections like fingerprint resistance, letterboxing, and NoScript. Using Tor through a regular browser with a proxy is less secure and may leak identifying information.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Tor connection test work?+
The test sends a request to the Tor Project's official check API (check.torproject.org). If the response confirms your IP belongs to a Tor exit node, you are connected through Tor.
Why does the test say I'm not using Tor when I have it open?+
You might be running Tor Browser but visiting this page in a regular browser. The test checks the browser you're currently using, not whether Tor is installed on your system.
Is it safe to run a Tor connection test?+
Yes. The test only checks your IP against known Tor exit nodes. It doesn't expose your identity or compromise your anonymity in any way.