What Is the Tor Android App Called?

This article provides an overview of the official Tor applications available for Android devices, detailing their specific names, functions, and roles in securing mobile internet privacy. It covers the primary browser application as well as the complementary proxy app used to route mobile traffic through the Tor network.

The official Tor application for Android is called Tor Browser for Android. Developed directly by the Tor Project, it is the flagship mobile application designed to provide private, anonymous web browsing on smartphones and tablets.

Tor Browser for Android

Tor Browser for Android is the official browser that routes all of your web traffic through the decentralized Tor network. It prevents websites from tracking you, blocks third-party trackers and ads, isolates each website you visit, and automatically clears cookies when you close the session. It also provides multi-layer encryption to prevent internet service providers and network monitors from seeing what websites you visit.

Orbot: Tor for Android

In addition to the browser, the Tor Project supports a companion application called Orbot: Tor for Android, developed in partnership with the Guardian Project. While Tor Browser is used specifically for browsing websites, Orbot functions as a system-wide proxy tool. Orbot allows you to route the network traffic of other installed apps on your Android device—such as messaging apps, email clients, and standard web browsers—through the Tor network for enhanced privacy.

Where to Download

Both Tor Browser for Android and Orbot are available for free. Users can install them directly through the Google Play Store, the privacy-focused F-Droid repository, or by downloading the installation APK directly from the official Tor Project website.