Tor Browser (Alpha)

telimo · org.torproject.torbrowser_alpha

4.0 out of 5 (15 ratings) 1M+ downloads v16.0a13 (153.4.0esr) 110.5 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v16.0a13 (153.4.0esr) (2016187646)
Updated: Oct 8, 2026 (today)
APK size: 110.5 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: May 26, 2019 (at least)
Permissions: 28 (5 sensitive)
Website: torproject.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Tor Browser (Alpha) is an app by telimo in the Communication category, listed since at least May 2019. It includes native code only for x86 64-bit, so it won't install on ordinary ARM phones (only on x86 devices such as emulators and some Chromebooks).

Since version 14.5a6 (128.9.0esr), the APK grew from 98.3 MB to 110.5 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 28 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and see all installed apps. It asks for the same permissions as version 16.0a12 (153.3.0esr).

Ratings

4.0out of 515 ratings

5 ★53%
4 ★27%
3 ★0%
2 ★7%
1 ★13%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v16.0a13 (153.4.0esr)

Tor Browser is improving with each new release. This release includes critical security improvements. Please read the release notes for more information about what changed in this version. https://blog.torproject.org/new-alpha-release-tor-browser-160a12/

Description

From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.

Tor Browser is the only official mobile browser supported by the Tor Project, developers of the world’s strongest tool for privacy and freedom online. Tor Browser will ALWAYS be free, but donations make it possible. The Tor Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in the US. Please consider making a contribution today. Every gift makes a difference: https://donate.torproject.org. Learn how to report bugs and provide feedback at https://support.torproject.org/misc/bug-or-feedback/! BLOCK TRACKERS Tor Browser isolates each website you visit so third-party trackers and ads can’t follow you. Any cookies automatically clear when you’re done browsing. DEFEND AGAINST SURVEILLANCE Tor Browser prevents someone watching your connection from knowing what websites you visit. All anyone monitoring your browsing habits can see is that you’re using Tor. RESIST FINGERPRINTING Tor aims to make all users look the same, making it difficult for you to be fingerprinted based on your browser and device information. MULTI-LAYERED ENCRYPTION When you use Tor Browser for Android, your traffic is relayed and encrypted three times as it passes over the Tor network. The network is comprised of thousands of volunteer-run servers known as Tor relays. BROWSE FREELY With Tor Browser for Android, you are free to access sites your local internet service provider may have blocked. THIS APP IS MADE POSSIBLE BY DONORS LIKE YOU Tor Browser is free and open source software developed by the Tor Project, a nonprofit organization. You can help keep Tor strong, secure, and independent by making a donation: https://donate.torproject.org/ Learn more about Tor Browser: - Need help? Visit https://tb-manual.torproject.org/mobile-tor/. - Learn more about what’s happening at Tor: https://blog.torproject.org - Follow the Tor Project on Twitter: https://twitter.com/torproject - Learn how to report bugs and provide feedback: https://support.torproject.org/misc/bug-or-feedback/ ABOUT THE TOR PROJECT The Tor Project, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization developing free and open source software for privacy and freedom online, protecting people from tracking, surveillance, and censorship. The Tor Project’s mission is to advance human rights and freedoms by creating and deploying free and open source anonymity and privacy technologies, support their unrestricted availability and use, and further their scientific and popular understanding.

Version history

16 versions are listed, going back to v14.5a6 (128.9.0esr). Since v16.0a1 (146.0a1) it requires Android 8.0+.

v16.0a13 (153.4.0esr) LATEST Oct 8, 2026 110.5 MB TRUSTED v16.0a12 (153.3.0esr) Sep 29, 2026 110.4 MB TRUSTED v16.0a11 (153.2.0esr) Sep 20, 2026 110.3 MB TRUSTED v16.0a10 (153.1.0esr) Sep 14, 2026 110.3 MB TRUSTED v16.0a9 (153.0esr) Sep 14, 2026 111 MB TRUSTED

All 16 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “The Tor Project” Not the developer's name (“telimo”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.
Same certificate as the 5 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 2, 2026
Signed byCN=Tor Browser, OU=Applications Team, O=The Tor Project, L=Seattle, ST=WA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)D8:D5:4C:45:85:F3:BB:2C:80:D3:6C:85:A0:D4:1B:6D:C9:6A:33:80
File MD5d8660610f48cf807a980a5e762d4d4dc
Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (28)

Tor Browser (Alpha) requests 28 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Read media visual user selected Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Credential manager query candidate credentials android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_QUERY_CANDIDATE_CREDENTIALS
Credential manager set origin android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ORIGIN
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Foreground service special use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
High sampling rate sensors android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) org.torproject.torbrowser_alpha.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read permission (custom) com.adjust.preinstall.READ_PERMISSION
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Torbrowser alpha profiler internal (custom) org.torproject.torbrowser_alpha.permission.PROFILER_INTERNAL
Torbrowser alpha receive download broadcast (custom) org.torproject.torbrowser_alpha.permission.RECEIVE_DOWNLOAD_BROADCAST
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Microphone android.hardware.microphone