torproject.org operates primarily as a VPN & proxy service, focusing on anonymous communication network. The Tor Project develops and distributes free and open-source software for enabling anonymous communication. It operates the Tor network, which directs internet traffic through a worldwide volunteer overlay network to conceal a user's location and usage from network surveillance and traffic analysis. It is operated by The Tor Project.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into developer platforms and knowledge bases, providing a broader range of services.
torproject.org is a well-established platform operated by The Tor Project. Top 10,000 global website, 19 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website19 years oldhigh traffic
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{
"domain": "torproject.org",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "vpn_proxy",
"specialization": "Anonymous Communication Network",
"secondary_purposes": [
"developer_platform",
"knowledge_base"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Software and network for anonymous internet communication and privacy",
"summary": "The Tor Project develops and distributes free and open-source software for enabling anonymous communication. It operates the Tor network, which directs internet traffic through a worldwide volunteer overlay network to conceal a user's location and usage from network surveillance and traffic analysis.",
"operator": "The Tor Project",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"anonymity",
"privacy",
"internet security",
"open source",
"vpn",
"censorship circumvention"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "2006-10-17",
"rank": 4293,
"hosting_provider": "HETZNER-AS Hetzner Online GmbH"
}
}