DuckDuckGo
Take the privacy-first search engine you know and love, and give it additional privacy upgrade. DuckDuckGo’s .onion version doesn’t track your searches or log your activity.
https://duckduckgogg42xjoc72x3sjasowoarfbgcmvfimaftt6twagswzczad.onion/
Trust Wiki
Your unofficial starting point for exploring the dark web. This is a huge directory of .onion links. Latest links from search engines, forums and markets.
http://wiki6dtqpuvwtc5hopuj33eeavwa6sik7sy57cor35chkx5nrbmmolqd.onion/
TorBuy Market
The market has been operating since 2018 and has tens of thousands of reviews and photos. They often hold a prize lottery among customers. Money transfers Paypal, Western Union. Prepaid Cards, iPhones. Gift Cards Amazon. Services of a hacker, as well as Escort!
http://torbuyxpe6auueywlctu4wz6ur3o5n2meybt6tyi4rmeudtjsysayqyd.onion/
Tordex
An excellent search engine to get started on the Onion network. Lots of useful features.
http://tordexu73joywapk2txdr54jed4imqledpcvcuf75qsas2gwdgksvnyd.onion/
TorSearch
Fresh search engine and up-to-date links.
https://torsearch.com/
OnionFind
You can fire up this reliable search engine when you need to find active .onion sites. It’s one of the most user-friendliest and most trusted search tools on the dark web.
http://ofinde3b67voi7xiq3qflof2mwriwngicd7glwvf3bclgdgcjfozlzqd.onion/
Cash2Tor
A fresh mini shop selling goods from the world of carding. Lots of photographs and video evidence. There is a choice of Escrow for orders.
http://cash2tuohd4juo2l6us2ya64qbjtavwtmydb7txbraq7m6qs36dc5tqd.onion/
Ahmia Search
Ahmia’s mission is to create the premier search engine for services residing on the Tor anonymity network. In doing so, we hope to share meaningful statistics, insights, and news about the Tor network and the Tor project.
http://juhanurmihxlp77nkq76byazcldy2hlmovfu2epvl5ankdibsot4csyd.onion/
Torch
Old site for searching onion sites.
http://xmh57jrknzkhv6y3ls3ubitzfqnkrwxhopf5aygthi7d6rplyvk3noyd.onion/
OnionShare
OnionShare is an open-source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network.
http://lldan5gahapx5k7iafb3s4ikijc4ni7gx5iywdflkba5y2ezyg6sjgyd.onion/
ProtonMail
Send and receive emails locked with end-to-end encryption. It’s the go-to for anyone who needs serious privacy for their communications. PS. This service has been noted to have connections with intelligence agencies and the FBI. Choose at your own risk!
http://protonmailrmez3lotccipshtkleegetolb73fuirgj7r4o4vfu7ozyd.onion/
Riseup
This privacy-centric service provides secure email and chat tools built specifically for activists and organizers who can’t afford surveillance.
http://vww6ybal4bd7szmgncyruucpgfkqahzddi37ktceo3ah7ngmcopnpyyd.onion/
Tor Metrics
Ever wonder how big the Tor network really is? Or maybe how many users use Tor daily? This is the official site for public data on Tor’s usage, performance, and network size.
http://hctxrvjzfpvmzh2jllqhgvvkoepxb4kfzdjm6h7egcwlumggtktiftid.onion/
Sci-Hub
This dark web repository gives you free access to millions of academic papers and research journals.
https://sci-hub.st/
Pitch
Pitch is a mainstream collaborative presentation platform accessible via Tor Browser. No official .onion address exists — it is accessible through Tor’s clearnet routing, useful for teams who want to collaborate without exposing their IP to the service.
https://pitchprash4aqilfr7sbmuwve3pnkpylqwxjbj2q5o4szcfeea6d27yd.onion/
Tenebris
A Q&A community similar to Reddit, focused on anonymous discussions with complete freedom.
http://tenebrispoyfrcup4k24lciwrh4gc5735hmld4dweq7his7zh423opqd.onion/
BBC
BBC News believes everyone is entitled to enjoy the quality of news it provides, irrespective of location. The onion site on the BBC platform is very reliable and safe to use, as this dark web link ensures everybody’s privacy won’t be compromised.
https://www.bbcnewsd73hkzno2ini43t4gblxvycyac5aw4gnv7t2rccijh7745uqd.onion/
The CIA
Yes, the CIA. Their official .onion site lets you share information with the agency securely and anonymously from anywhere in the world.
http://ciadotgov4sjwlzihbbgxnqg3xiyrg7so2r2o3lt5wz5ypk4sxyjstad.onion/
Archive.today
This service takes permanent snapshots of web pages, preserving them on the dark web even if the original site gets taken down or censored.
https://archivep75mbjunhxc6x4j5mwjmomyxb573v42baldlqu56ruil2oiad.onion/
ProPublica
Investigative journalism site offering anonymous access to its reports.
http://p53lf57qovyuvwsc6xnrppyply3vtqm7l6pcobkmyqsiofyeznfu5uqd.onion
OpSec Manual
Your cybersecurity: tools and strategies for data encryption, traffic anonymization, and protecting your digital life from surveillance and tracking.
http://jqibjqqagao3peozxfs53tr6aecoyvctumfsc2xqniu4xgcrksal2iqd.onion/
BitList
BitList is a directory that tracks PGP validity, domain availability, community activity, and KYC levels. Everything you need to get a complete and objective overview of services.
https://bitlist.co/
Facebook
A Tor mirror (official) that’s very popular for users in countries with authoritarian governments.
https://facebookwkhpilnemxj7asaniu7vnjjbiltxjqhye3mhbshg7kx5tfyd.onion/
SecureDrop
Whistleblower platform for safely submitting sensitive documents to journalists.
http://sdolvtfhatvsysc6l34d65ymdwxcujausv7k5jk4cy5ttzhjoi6fzvyd.onion/
Kikuri
Kikuri is an esoteric freedom–oriented darknet community and upcoming post–nihilism cyber–religion.
http://kikurizsbpb7ar4ozrzogt6nre3j7s7mccqwxeg3jvppyik2aa475lqd.onion/
Wasabi Wallet
Privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet that supports anonymous coin mixing.
http://wasabiukrxmkdgve5kynjztuovbg43uxcbcxn6y2okcrsg7gb6jdmbad.onion/
Blockchair
Blockchair is a blockchain search and analytics engine for 48 blockchains, or you can also say it’s an engine that consists of blockchain explorers on steroids.
http://blkchairbknpn73cfjhevhla7rkp4ed5gg2knctvv7it4lioy22defid.onion/
DNMX email
DNMX or Dark Net Email Exchange is a dark net email provider that allows anyone to create an email account anonymously and receive/send emails to the clear net.
http://dnmxjaitaiafwmss2lx7tbs5bv66l7vjdmb5mtb3yqpxqhk3it5zivad.onion/
OnionMail
The privacy-first alternative to ProtonMail and Tuta. Automatic PGP encryption, native Tor .onion access, post-quantum encrypted messaging, no phone number required.
http://pflujznptk5lmuf6xwadfqy6nffykdvahfbljh7liljailjbxrgvhfid.onion/
Mail2Tor
Mail2Tor is a free anonymous e-mail service to protect your privacy.
http://mail2torjgmxgexntbrmhvgluavhj7ouul5yar6ylbvjkxwqf6ixkwyd.onion/
Onion.name
Bridge portal that lets you view .onion domains directly from the surface web.
http://onionamev33r7w4zckyttobq3vrt725iuyr6xessihxifhxrhupixqad.onion/
Haystak
Dedicated dark web search tool that combs through its index to provide you with only verified .onion sites, helping you avoid dead ends and scams.
http://haystak5njsmn2hqkewecpaxetahtwhsbsa64jom2k22z5afxhnpxfid.onion/
Proton VPN
Proton does it all, and that’s why it earns a rare five-star rating. While the core paid VPN service price is average, Proton VPN has the best free VPN subscription we’ve seen. An account with Proton VPN will also grant you access to other products in the Proton family, including Proton Mail and Proton Drive. This includes free accounts, making the app an excellent value-add.
https://protonvpn.com
Nord VPN
NordVPN, a pioneer in the VPN industry, was one of the first companies to fully adopt the WireGuard VPN protocol and RAM-only servers. Years later, the service remains a solid product, maintaining a consistent, modern design across all its platforms and delivering the best speed performance among the VPNs we have tested. That said, be prepared to pay a substantial fee for the premium service. NordVPN’s subscription costs more than the average monthly price we’ve seen across the industry.
https://nordvpn.com/
Surfshark VPN
Surfshark delivers a consistent experience across all major operating systems, and it supports unlimited simultaneous device connections. While it has a high up-front monthly cost, you gain access to a wealth of handy security tools and features that help justify the lofty price point.
https://surfshark.com/
ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN boasts an attractive interface, servers in 105 countries, solid speed test results, and its own proprietary Lightway VPN protocol. This protocol uses the open-source WolfSSL cryptography library and has passed three third-party audits by KPMG. It is leading the pack with its future-forward approach, incorporating post-quantum encryption to prevent advanced hacking methods before they become viable. The downsides? You can’t use the VPN for free, and a subscription costs a bit more than average.
https://www.expressvpn.com/
TunnelBear VPN
TunnelBear VPN’s fun, bear-themed interface makes it seem less serious than it is. In truth, the service takes privacy seriously. It has one of the easiest-to-use interfaces and provides excellent service with powerful features. You can try it out for free with a data-limited option, making it an easy choice for anyone who wants to try a VPN for the first time.
https://www.tunnelbear.com/
IPVanish VPN
Worried about a VPN app not working on all of your devices? IPVanish doesn’t have any device limits, which is particularly helpful for those of us with multiple devices. If that’s not enough, the app also offers expansive global server coverage, high-quality features, and broad platform support. It’s a little expensive, though, as monthly plans start at $12.99. (Note: IPVanish is owned by Ziff Davis, PCMag.com’s parent company. For more, see the ethics policy in our Editorial Mission Statement.)
https://www.ipvanish.com/
Mullvad VPN
At 5 euros ($5.82 as of publication) per month, Mullvad VPN is a great value in a crowded market. The open-source app demonstrates a commitment to privacy from the outset by using an anonymous number system to identify your account, rather than relying on an email and password combination. Its privacy policy is concise and easy to read, too.
https://mullvad.net/