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2026-08-20 21:03:26 GMT

⚠️ PSA - Hello, Tor relay operator.
If you're running an old Tor relay or bridge on the 0.4.8.x series, please upgrade to 0.4.9.x as soon as possible.
Starting in September, the 0.4.8.x series will be dropped from the Tor network. Relays and bridges still on it will stop working.
Announcement: https://blog.torproject.org/sunsetting-tor-048/
Check whether your relay is affected:
https://metrics.torproject.org/rs.html#search/running:true%20version:0.4.8%20
#tor #privacy #foss

2026-08-12 17:10:10 GMT

PSA: If you're using Onionspray to onionize a website, you'll need to apply this Let's Encrypt Root certificate workaround, or your proxy will display a '502 Bad Gateway' error.
Read more on the Tor Forum.
https://forum.torproject.org/t/onionspray-work-around-for-validation-backend-tls-certs-using-lets-encrypt-new-generation-y-roots/21980
#tor #debian #onion

2026-06-30 17:56:41 GMT

⚠️ On September 1st, 2026, Tor clients running tor-0.4.8.x won't be able to connect to the Tor network.
Developers: if you're shipping a product using tor-0.4.8.x, please upgrade ASAP, or your product users won't be able to connect to the Tor network.
#tor #privacy
https://blog.torproject.org/sunsetting-tor-048/

2026-04-13 15:19:04 GMT

Call for Testers: Snowflake Volunteer, an Android app to help others circumvent censorship
"Android users can already use the Kindness mode inside the Orbot app to turn their phones into Snowflake proxies. But we felt a single-purpose app could help grow the number of volunteers."
https://forum.torproject.org/t/call-for-testers-snowflake-volunteer-an-android-app-to-help-others-circumvent-censorship/21462
#tor #snowflake #censorship

2026-02-05 16:47:26 GMT

🚨 The Snowflake network is currently overloaded and we need more Snowflake proxies.
If you have spare bandwidth or available servers, please consider running Snowflake proxies.
We urgently need more Snowflake proxies to help handle this surge and ensure that users can continue to access the open Internet.
Please share this call with your friends, communities, hackerspaces and anyone who may be able to help!
How to help
❄️ Visit: https://snowflake.torproject.org/#addonBtns
#foss #privacy #tor #censorship #iran
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2026-02-03 12:52:36 GMT

Tor Snowflake stats (2026-02-02) 📊
❄️ 160731 running proxies
By country
DE: 52999
US: 24584
IN: 9390
IR: 7601
FR: 5038
RU: 4407
GB: 4248
By type
Orbot (kindness mode): 61033
Webextension: 92745
Standalone: 6492
Website badge: 2011
#tor #iran #censorship #privacy
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2026-01-28 17:38:48 GMT

Tor Snowflake stats (2026-01-27) 📊
❄️ 218606 running proxies
By country
IR: 66163
DE: 52330
US: 24094
IN: 10058
FR: 4824
RU: 4819
By type
Orbot: 118859
Standalone: 5827
Webextension: 93196
Website badge: 2559
#iran #censorship #tor
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2026-01-27 21:05:13 GMT

Hi, we're investigating where Tor and Tor Pluggable Transports are not working in Iran, by ISP and region. 🙏
If you can, please share info using this form: https://nc.torproject.net/apps/forms/s/BXMCJD66Zyzjg5qgmBsJNqDa
Or if you want to share non-public information about censorship, my GlobaLeaks address is: http://7bxa7jwuksm2iusobp3wxuwrw4akxgw2vn3vphyl6bwxvrnwec6rlsqd.onion/
#iran #censorship #tor

2026-01-23 16:52:32 GMT

It seems Tor Pluggable Transports (obfs4, WebTunnel and Snowflake) are working again in #Iran.
Please run a bridge or snowflake proxy and help censored users to connect to the free and open internet. #censorship #tor
https://snowflake.torproject.org/
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2025-07-28 20:15:00 GMT

Great news: Tor WebTunnel bridges are now available via our official Telegram bot (https://t.me/getbridgesbot)!
#tor #russia #china #censorship

2025-06-17 19:00:14 GMT

Help Iranians stay connected!
The internet access has been heavily disrupted across the country. Please consider running a Tor Snowflake proxy - it's a quick and meaningful way to help Iranians stay online. #KeepItOn
Please note that the #snowflake browser addon seems more efficient in #iran.
https://snowflake.torproject.org/
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2025-05-06 13:37:12 GMT

The next online relay operator meetup is happening on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 1800 UTC.
## Agenda
- Announcements
- Happy Family and updates from Network Team
- Tor @ Universities
- Next Tor in-person events: WHY, Bornhack, DEF Con
- Next Tor Relay Operator meeting
#tor #censorship #privacy
How to join 👇
https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-relays-next-tor-relay-operator-meetup-saturday-may-10th-1800-utc/18771

2025-04-09 13:51:13 GMT

Tor Browser Alpha 14.5a6 is out and ready for testing!
Help us make Tor Browser better: test the alpha and report what you find!
⚠️ Reminder: Tor Browser Alpha version is for testing only. If you're at risk or need strong anonymity, stick with the stable release. ⚠️
More details here 👇
https://forum.torproject.org/t/new-alpha-release-tor-browser-14-5a6/18294

2025-01-24 12:36:00 GMT

Metadata Cleaner is looking for a new co-maintainer!
"Metadata Cleaner allows you to view metadata in your files and to get rid of it, as much as possible.
Metadata Cleaner is a Python GTK application built on top of mat2, which does the heavy lifting of metadata cleanup."
We need at least 1 new co-maintainer to take over the project.
#osint #privacy #python #foss
https://forum.torproject.org/t/metadata-cleaner-is-looking-for-a-new-co-maintainer/17021

2024-12-30 15:26:46 GMT

#38c3 Let's talk about the not talking about Gaza
Room: SoS saal D (1800 - 18:45)
while the ccc and the hacker scene in general claims/seems to embody resistance to fascisms, some of us have noticed a conspicuous absence of "free speech" on the struggle in palestine.
https://events.ccc.de/congress/2024/hub/event/lets-talk-about-the-not-talking-about-gaza/

2024-12-30 14:39:21 GMT

#38c3 #tor We are calling on the Tor community and the Internet freedom community to help us scale up WebTunnel bridges.
If you've ever thought about running a Tor bridge, now is the time.
As a token of our appreciation for your volunteer work, we're offering a Tor t-shirt to operators who run 5 or more #WebTunnel bridges.
https://blog.torproject.org/call-for-webtunnel-bridges/

2024-12-29 14:47:32 GMT

#38c3 #Tor Relay Operators Meetup & State of the Onion Operators
Have you ever wondered who are holding up the biggest anonymization network?
Have you ever thought about becoming a Tor Relay Operator?
Or are you already operating a relay?
Then this session is for you!
ROOM: SoS Saal 6
WHEN: Dec 29 @ 23:00 - 01:00
https://events.ccc.de/congress/2024/hub/en/event/tor-relay-operators-meetup-stadte-of-the-onion-ope/
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2024-12-20 10:49:34 GMT

Guardians of the Onion: Ensuring the Health and Resilience of the #tor Network @ #38C3
This talk will highlight the efforts to maintain a healthy and resilient Tor network, emphasizing the crucial role of a diverse, engaged community of relay operators. We’ll discuss some recent news, the current state of the network, how we determine its health, and the strategies to strengthen its resilience, addressing challenges around sustainability and governance.
https://events.ccc.de/congress/2024/hub/en/event/guardians-of-the-onion-ensuring-the-health-and-resilience-of-the-tor-network/

2024-12-11 13:36:06 GMT

#Tor in Russia: Help us reach 200 #WebTunnel bridges! 🌉
We're at 125 bridges and counting, but we need more to keep Tor reachable in Russia -- and everywhere.
Run 5+ WebTunnel bridges and get a Tor t-shirt as a token of our appreciation. 👕 🧅
Learn how to contribute on our blog 👇
https://blog.torproject.org/call-for-webtunnel-bridges/

2024-07-15 20:06:36 GMT

Thank you so much, #FOCI2024!!
"Going beyond the call of duty as Tor community team lead, tireless and extensive outreach with censorship resistance research and development and for relay operator communities, and bringing positivity to interpersonal interactions."
💜💜💜💜💜 😄
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2024-06-05 16:47:07 GMT

#Tor: Onion Services operators please enable tor PoW defense
As some of you might have noticed, we have a high load situation on the
network for a couple of weeks now affecting in particular onion services
(but not only them).
We recommend Onion Services operators to enable our Proof of Work (PoW) defense and finetune their torrc.
https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-relays-onion-services-operators-please-enable-tor-pow-defense/13043

2024-05-24 12:35:28 GMT

Call for Applications: The #Tor Project is seeking new board members
Board members will be appointed for an initial one-year term, with a default option of continuing for two additional years with the board’s approval.
The board’s role is strictly limited to governance, with Tor’s day-to-day operational responsibilities in the hands of the Tor staff and community.
Candidates with a future interest in board leadership are particularly desirable.
https://www.careers-page.com/tor-project/job/L39W5WRW

2024-04-19 11:43:56 GMT

✨ The Tor Project Seeks User Research Coordinator ✨
Are you passionate about making software usable and fun for all types of people?
Do you want to coordinate user research for software that helps people protect their privacy and freedom online? #ux #jobs #design #tor
If so, this may be the job for you!
Read more:
https://www.torproject.org/about/jobs/user-research-coordinator/