# Tor Browser Feedback **URL:** https://forum.torproject.org/c/feedback/tor-browser-feedback/7.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.torproject.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.torproject.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.torproject.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [New feature idea for improving security when using hidden service](https://forum.torproject.org/t/new-feature-idea-for-improving-security-when-using-hidden-service/11220)
**Author:** [@maxcollen](https://forum.torproject.org/u/maxcollen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/new-feature-idea-for-improving-security-when-using-hidden-service/11220 "2024-01-22T10:58:19Z")
Many hidden services cannot run javascript, thus there is no way to do client-side encryption. But the need for client-side encryption does not go away. Suppose there are two parties doing a transaction through some midd… --- ## [Bug found in Tor Browser for android](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bug-found-in-tor-browser-for-android/12540)
**Author:** [@TorOps](https://forum.torproject.org/u/TorOps)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bug-found-in-tor-browser-for-android/12540 "2024-05-08T02:02:49Z")
Hello, I think that I’ve found a bug within Tor Browser for android. When I visited disroots SearXNG instance, I noticed that the language was automatically set to en-IN(english-India), and that SearXNG automatically sh… --- ## [Feature request: Quick "Security Level" Switch](https://forum.torproject.org/t/feature-request-quick-security-level-switch/12456)
**Author:** [@duglop](https://forum.torproject.org/u/duglop)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/feature-request-quick-security-level-switch/12456 "2024-04-25T15:34:11Z")
I would love to use Tor Browser as my default browser, set to Safest. The problem is that many websites are totally non-functional at the “Safest” security level. It’s annoying to have to go into settings, switch the lev… --- ## [A more visible "Tor circuit" button with easy to click interface like "New Identity" button](https://forum.torproject.org/t/a-more-visible-tor-circuit-button-with-easy-to-click-interface-like-new-identity-button/12066)
**Author:** [@ottobot](https://forum.torproject.org/u/ottobot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/a-more-visible-tor-circuit-button-with-easy-to-click-interface-like-new-identity-button/12066 "2024-03-25T10:48:21Z")
So as you know that in order to get a new Tor circuit, we have to first find it! It is buried under an area adjacent to security padlock and once you click on it, gotta again click on the “New Tor circuit for this site” … --- ## [Tor-Browser should not use "Private Browsing" anymore](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-should-not-use-private-browsing-anymore/11036)
**Author:** [@Gen](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Gen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-should-not-use-private-browsing-anymore/11036 "2024-01-19T15:04:44Z")
The Torbrowser is a great tool. But it is very flawed too. “Oh it deletes everything, so it must be private.” No this is completely irrelevant??? If you want an Amnesic System, use Tails. And hopefully your SSD is encr… --- ## [DuckDuckGo should onionize their links](https://forum.torproject.org/t/duckduckgo-should-onionize-their-links/10716)
**Author:** [@Overbite9491](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Overbite9491)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 9:54am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/duckduckgo-should-onionize-their-links/10716 "2023-12-21T09:54:58Z")
Why doesn’t the TOR project ask DuckDuckGo to convert all clear web sites that have a .onion equivalent to be replaced on DDG Onion. Like why when you are on DDG Onion, you click on let’s say nytimes.com from DDG , DDG d… --- ## [Improved compatability with Orbot - Possible?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/improved-compatability-with-orbot-possible/10735)
**Author:** [@anon5187442](https://forum.torproject.org/u/anon5187442)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/improved-compatability-with-orbot-possible/10735 "2023-12-20T15:25:29Z")
Orbot and TBB in it’s current state do not play well together. If Orbot is active and TBB is launched, Tor over Tor will happen - which is not good. In fact, Orbot already detects this and warns you in the logs. (You ca… --- ## [Sites can detect I am on MacOS when I turn on Javascript](https://forum.torproject.org/t/sites-can-detect-i-am-on-macos-when-i-turn-on-javascript/10516)
**Author:** [@anon5187442](https://forum.torproject.org/u/anon5187442)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/sites-can-detect-i-am-on-macos-when-i-turn-on-javascript/10516 "2023-12-07T13:05:40Z")
Recently I was on the site obsidian.md Without Javascript, the site believes I am using Windows (which is intended behavior) Somehow, though, when I turn on Javascript, obsidian.md is able to detect that I am on MacOS … --- ## [No bookmark option in newtab: Android](https://forum.torproject.org/t/no-bookmark-option-in-newtab-android/10187)
**Author:** [@code9n](https://forum.torproject.org/u/code9n)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/no-bookmark-option-in-newtab-android/10187 "2023-11-14T20:07:43Z")
This is just a very minor inconvenience: Operating System you are using: Graphene OS Tor Browser version: 102.2.1 Release (12.0.7) 2023-07-02 Tor Browser Security Level: Standard Step by step of how you got to the … --- ## [V13.0.1 Locked Settings and Startup Homepage](https://forum.torproject.org/t/v13-0-1-locked-settings-and-startup-homepage/10138)
**Author:** [@ltdumbar](https://forum.torproject.org/u/ltdumbar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/v13-0-1-locked-settings-and-startup-homepage/10138 "2023-11-14T14:08:30Z")
Hi everyone, Having just upgraded from v12.5.x to v13.0.1, two issues immediately come up which are proving detrimental to my usage and enjoyment of this browser: Some settings in about:config are now locked, and henc… --- ## [FF 120.0b6 “Copy Link Without Site Tracking” feature](https://forum.torproject.org/t/ff-120-0b6-copy-link-without-site-tracking-feature/10071)
**Author:** [@agiteg](https://forum.torproject.org/u/agiteg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/ff-120-0b6-copy-link-without-site-tracking-feature/10071 "2023-11-06T08:23:59Z")
Hello, just a question, an idea if can be emplemented, looks great: Firefox 120.0b6 supports a new “Copy Link Without Site Tracking” feature in the context menu which ensures that copied links no longer contain tracking… --- ## [Privacy/Security Ideas](https://forum.torproject.org/t/privacy-security-ideas/10027)
**Author:** [@ProtonSecura](https://forum.torproject.org/u/ProtonSecura)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/privacy-security-ideas/10027 "2023-11-01T12:26:54Z")
Hi, I have some ideas for Tor Browser, maybe as a extra Version: First of all, you should block the camera, microphone, location, virtual reality, autoplay & pop-ups in settings. Or make it fully without these function… --- ## [Why does TB try to create a directory with profiles, etc. next to the application?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/why-does-tb-try-to-create-a-directory-with-profiles-etc-next-to-the-application/9725)
**Author:** [@3DbPNuRHhpW](https://forum.torproject.org/u/3DbPNuRHhpW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/why-does-tb-try-to-create-a-directory-with-profiles-etc-next-to-the-application/9725 "2023-10-13T16:17:11Z")
These belong in each user’s home directory and nowhere else! --- ## [Why don't you add the ability to download new versions of Tor Browser via torrent](https://forum.torproject.org/t/why-dont-you-add-the-ability-to-download-new-versions-of-tor-browser-via-torrent/9392)
**Author:** [@techwork](https://forum.torproject.org/u/techwork)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/why-dont-you-add-the-ability-to-download-new-versions-of-tor-browser-via-torrent/9392 "2023-09-25T18:55:48Z")
Why don’t you add the ability to download new versions of Tor Browser via torrent. Technical means of censorship in Russia are developing. And the ability to download via torrent makes it possible to download the latest… --- ## [Strange issue with gitlab.io subdomains](https://forum.torproject.org/t/strange-issue-with-gitlab-io-subdomains/8265)
**Author:** [@nervuri](https://forum.torproject.org/u/nervuri)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/strange-issue-with-gitlab-io-subdomains/8265 "2023-09-18T11:24:16Z")
Here’s an apparently minor issue that is nonetheless interesting and exposes a UI issue in Tor Browser. When using Tor Browser v12.5.1 on Debian, any gitlab.io subdomain is blocked on the first try: there is no error me… --- ## [Tor browser doesn't notify users that website is served as an onion service by Cloudflare](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-doesnt-notify-users-that-website-is-served-as-an-onion-service-by-cloudflare/9206)
**Author:** [@Xquick567](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Xquick567)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-doesnt-notify-users-that-website-is-served-as-an-onion-service-by-cloudflare/9206 "2023-09-13T22:38:08Z")
There is no indication that website is loaded as an onion service, URL is clearnet an clearnet URL and circuit display only shows a 3 hop circuit the only indication is the error message when onion service times out. htt… --- ## [Why does Tor-Browser use private browsing? Should it change to normal mode?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/why-does-tor-browser-use-private-browsing-should-it-change-to-normal-mode/8802)
**Author:** [@Gen](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Gen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/why-does-tor-browser-use-private-browsing-should-it-change-to-normal-mode/8802 "2023-08-17T14:17:32Z")
I like the Tor-Browser and want to start using it more often (while at the same time maintaining a node to not be a leech). But what really annoys me are the restrictions due to private browsing. There simply are differ… --- ## [Always ask where to download files](https://forum.torproject.org/t/always-ask-where-to-download-files/8673)
**Author:** [@ExodusRisk](https://forum.torproject.org/u/ExodusRisk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/always-ask-where-to-download-files/8673 "2023-08-07T15:43:15Z")
I think it’s really bad considering some links unexpectedly want you to download something and you don’t even know what it is. Previously you simply canceled the unexpected save dialog, now the browser automatically star… --- ## [Handling of downloaded files](https://forum.torproject.org/t/handling-of-downloaded-files/8165)
**Author:** [@moderately\_insane](https://forum.torproject.org/u/moderately_insane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/handling-of-downloaded-files/8165 "2023-06-28T22:15:28Z")
When I click a downloaded file in Downloads window, Tor Browser is happy to open it by launching whatever default application is registered for that MIME type. This I think is completely wrong for as security and anonymi… --- ## [Suggestion: Right click on tab and offer "new tor circuit for this site" option](https://forum.torproject.org/t/suggestion-right-click-on-tab-and-offer-new-tor-circuit-for-this-site-option/8352)
**Author:** [@aliceinonionland](https://forum.torproject.org/u/aliceinonionland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/suggestion-right-click-on-tab-and-offer-new-tor-circuit-for-this-site-option/8352 "2023-07-21T09:14:19Z")
Would it make sense to add this new option in the right-click menu on each tab? I’ve added the icon for this action to my Menu Bar and even with the keyboard shortcut, sometimes I’d like to simply right click on a tab f… --- ## [Download Bug in Tor Browser 12.0.7](https://forum.torproject.org/t/download-bug-in-tor-browser-12-0-7/8043)
**Author:** [@scallyob](https://forum.torproject.org/u/scallyob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/download-bug-in-tor-browser-12-0-7/8043 "2023-07-02T14:19:02Z")
I’m on Linux, with Tor Browser 12.0.7 I’m trying to download (PDF) files from a site i’ve downloaded from many times before. Get a yellow triangle on downloads icon. open it and it says “Downloads blocked from ” click… --- ## [In the last few days I get nodes from Russia](https://forum.torproject.org/t/in-the-last-few-days-i-get-nodes-from-russia/8179)
**Author:** [@NewUserHere99](https://forum.torproject.org/u/NewUserHere99)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/in-the-last-few-days-i-get-nodes-from-russia/8179 "2023-07-01T12:00:07Z")
Hi, as the title says, in the last 2 days, when I change the Tor circuit I get nodes from Russia, and it’s a surprise, because this never happen before. I only use Tor Browser at work, mostly because some sites are bloc… --- ## [Please stop blaming the computer's clock for expired certificates](https://forum.torproject.org/t/please-stop-blaming-the-computers-clock-for-expired-certificates/7886)
**Author:** [@3DbPNuRHhpW](https://forum.torproject.org/u/3DbPNuRHhpW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/please-stop-blaming-the-computers-clock-for-expired-certificates/7886 "2023-06-10T15:20:39Z")
This is annoying in Firefox and twice as annoying in Tor Browser, because if we’re connected to Tor, the computer’s clock can’t be substantially off. (Inspired by the Tails people forgetting to renew their certificate a… --- ## [Improving Tor Privacy](https://forum.torproject.org/t/improving-tor-privacy/7651)
**Author:** [@CANADA\_EH](https://forum.torproject.org/u/CANADA_EH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/improving-tor-privacy/7651 "2023-06-09T21:18:57Z")
Website https://privacytests.org/ does Open-source testing of web browser privacy. Tor staff Should use the results to improve the browsers privacy capabilities. --- ## ['New Identity' could be used to correlate many website sessions to a single browser session after it has ended](https://forum.torproject.org/t/new-identity-could-be-used-to-correlate-many-website-sessions-to-a-single-browser-session-after-it-has-ended/7803)
**Author:** [@Ephemeral](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Ephemeral)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/new-identity-could-be-used-to-correlate-many-website-sessions-to-a-single-browser-session-after-it-has-ended/7803 "2023-06-02T01:55:03Z")
Because the ‘New Identity’ button, but also closing Tor Browser, closes all tabs at once, websites working together and closed source analytics libraries which may be present on a lot of websites, that track events or co… --- ## [Add this feature to it download](https://forum.torproject.org/t/add-this-feature-to-it-download/7370)
**Author:** [@sishen](https://forum.torproject.org/u/sishen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 4:23am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/add-this-feature-to-it-download/7370 "2023-04-22T04:23:37Z")
--- ## [Tor Browser phoning home to "firefox.settings.services.mozilla.com"](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-phoning-home-to-firefox-settings-services-mozilla-com/4450)
**Author:** [@BoBDraker](https://forum.torproject.org/u/BoBDraker)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 6:17am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-phoning-home-to-firefox-settings-services-mozilla-com/4450 "2023-02-03T06:17:14Z")
Hi. I did a little research and found out that Tor Browser sometimes phoning home to “firefox.settings.services.mozilla.com”. Moreover, I backport “Icecat” browser patch to fix this, but it didn’t help. Patch fully work… --- ## [Some(all?) default about:config settings in Tor Browser that differ from Firefox defaults are highlighted as modified](https://forum.torproject.org/t/some-all-default-about-config-settings-in-tor-browser-that-differ-from-firefox-defaults-are-highlighted-as-modified/6381)
**Author:** [@Ephemeral](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Ephemeral)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/some-all-default-about-config-settings-in-tor-browser-that-differ-from-firefox-defaults-are-highlighted-as-modified/6381 "2023-01-27T23:27:28Z")
Many about:config entries in Tor Browser that were presumably changed for security reasons appear as modified, and can be reverted back to their ‘defaults’, which I assume sets them to what the default would be in Firefo… --- ## [Why isn't DuckDuckGo .onion default search engine?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/why-isnt-duckduckgo-onion-default-search-engine/6278)
**Author:** [@tldwvww](https://forum.torproject.org/u/tldwvww)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/why-isnt-duckduckgo-onion-default-search-engine/6278 "2023-01-27T23:27:04Z")
Hello. I’d like to know why is DuckDuckGo clearnet address default search engine on Tor Browser, instead of the official .onion. Correct me if wrong, but I think it’d be better for anonymity if DDG .onion was used. When… --- ## [Tor Browser for ARM Linux](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-for-arm-linux/5240)
**Author:** [@hobbitus](https://forum.torproject.org/u/hobbitus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-for-arm-linux/5240 "2023-01-26T18:00:22Z")
Hello everyone, ARM is getting more popular and and various well-supported devices are available, thus I wonder about any plans for Tor Browser for ARM Linux. I know about the unofficial builds (Tor Browser Ports - Bro… [Previous page](https://forum.torproject.org/c/feedback/tor-browser-feedback/7.md) [Next page](https://forum.torproject.org/c/feedback/tor-browser-feedback/7.md?page=2)