Onion Control (anonymous proxy)
Onion Control Add-on
Onion Control is a powerful Firefox extension that integrates the Tor network into your browsing experience. By starting a Tor executable in the background, it reroutes all your internet traffic through an anonymous network, enhancing user privacy. This extension automatically configures your browser's proxy settings to use a SOCKS5 proxy and includes features to disable WebRTC, preventing your public IP from being exposed.
To use Onion Control, you need to install a NodeJS native client, which functions as a bridge to execute Tor commands seamlessly. A request for a new identity can be made easily from the toolbar, ensuring you can change your IP whenever necessary. With support for Mac OS and Windows, and easy setup on Linux, Onion Control is your go-to solution for anonymous browsing. For bugs or suggestions, feel free to report them on GitHub.
- storage
- proxy
- privacy
- notifications
- nativeMessaging
User reviews
- Easy to configure if instructions are followed correctly
- Works as intended when properly set up
- Additional privacy layer for TOR users
- Complicated installation process
- Not user-friendly for the average user
- Connection issues with TOR
- Errors and crashes reported during use
- Installation process is complicated
- Requires multiple steps to set up
- Issues connecting to TOR
- Users experienced errors during setup and operation
User reviews
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Onion Control (anonymous proxy) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- High Allows reading and modifying clipboard content, which can be sensitive, posing a moderate privacy risk.
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Risk likelihood
Onion Control (anonymous proxy) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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