Tor won't load any pages

Why is Tor Browser not loading any pages?

If Tor Browser was working before and is not working now your system may have been hibernating. A reboot of your system will solve the issue. Delete Tor Browser and install it again. If updating, do not just overwrite your previous Tor Browser files; ensure they are fully deleted beforehand.

Can Russians access Tor?

In December 2021, Russia's media regulator, Roskomnadzor, enacted a 4-year-old court order that allows it to order Internet service providers (ISPs) to block the Tor Project website, where the Tor Browser can be downloaded, and restrict access to its services.

Why are onion sites not working?

First make sure your clock, date, and timezone are set correctly. Also check the log for any issues. Many sites has gone down, and are not online anymore that are linked to all over the place. Then try some of the sites that are hosted by big providers with the most amount of uptime.

Why is my Tor Browser saying not connected?

One of the most common issues that causes connection errors in Tor Browser is an incorrect system clock. Please make sure your system clock and timezone are set accurately. If this doesn't fix the problem, see the Troubleshooting page on the Tor Browser manual.

Do hackers use Tor?

The usage of Tor could increase the level of anonymity, but a hacker can always track users from their Bitcoin payments. “We demonstrate that the use of Tor does not rule out the attack as Tor connections can be prohibited for the entire network.

Is Tor 100% anonymous?

Is Tor Browser anonymous? Tor Browser is anonymous in terms of hiding your location and browsing activity — but there are limits. Although they can't see your browsing activity or Tor encrypted data, your ISP can still see that you're using Tor.

Which country blocked Tor?

Its answer is Connection Assist, which will automatically apply the bridge configuration that should work best in a user's specific location. Countries that have blocked the Tor Network include China, Russia, Belarus and Turkmenistan.

Is internet illegal in Russia?

In July 2017, Vladimir Putin signed a bill, which took effect 1 November 2017, which bans all software and websites related to circumventing internet filtering in Russia, including anonymizers and Virtual private network (VPN) services which do not implement the blacklist, and instructional material on how to do so.

Can police track Tor users?

There is no way to track live, encrypted VPN traffic.

Using the Tor browser could be suspicious to your ISP and, therefore, to the police. However, you're not going to get in trouble just because it looks a bit suspicious.

Do some isps block Tor?

Because Tor has been used for illegal activities, some ISP might throttle or block Tor traffic. Thanks to onion routing, your ISP can't know which site you're visiting or read your traffic. However, ISP will know that you're using Tor. This is because the IP addresses of Tor's nodes are publicly available.

Is onion over VPN better?

No. While both tools provide privacy, the Onion network uses different technology from a VPN. The Onion network is more focused on providing you with ultimate privacy. Meanwhile, a VPN focuses on both your security and privacy.

Is Proton VPN good for Tor?

Proton VPN Tor nodes connect to the Tor network by establishing a new route each time a user opens a new VPN session. This means that none of the Tor nodes along the way receive information about the originating client and thus, even in the case of a malicious Tor node, your personal data stay hidden.

Why can I connect to the internet but it says no internet?

If all your devices get no internet connection, yet your WiFi indicator is still on, the most obvious answer is that your internet provider has an outage. Before you start rebooting and shuffling wires around, it's always a good idea to check this first.

How do I fix browser not connecting?

Extra Tips: Clear Browsing Data, Turn off Firewall and Antivirus. You can also try to clear up browsing data, turn off firewall and disable or uninstall antivirus software in your PC to get rid of the browser not working or fail to respond issue in your PC.

Why are some Web pages not loading?

Sometimes, those DNS servers can go down, or experience other issues that may prevent a site from loading properly, even on different browsers. You can try to flush your DNS cache and see if that helps the situation, or even change your DNS server entirely. This can always be changed back if it doesn't fix the problem.

Why does Tor Browser take forever to load?

Why is the Tor Browser so slow? The Tor Browser is slow* because it routes data via three relays (servers) for your privacy. Regular connection, on the other hand, just connects you straight to the website/service, making it much faster.

Why are my web pages not fully loading?

Clearing your cache and cookies can significantly improve your browser's performance. It is particularly helpful if you have persistent problems with pages not loading as expected when using databases. These problems are often caused by your browser calling up old information from your cache or cookie folder.

Why do so many websites block Tor?

Sometimes websites will block Tor users because they can't tell the difference between the average Tor user and automated traffic. The best success we've had in getting sites to unblock Tor users is getting users to contact the site administrators directly.

Why are web pages blocked?

Websites get blocked when they detect an IP address that isn't supposed to access the restricted content. Your IP (Internet Protocol) address identifies your device on the internet and reveals your physical location. That's what lets websites find your IP and block (or allow) your device.

How do I fix unresponsive pages?

Page unresponsive box

You might see this error when a particular webpage or set of pages cause a problem. To fix the problem, select the webpages in the box and click Kill pages. Then, reload the pages. If you still see the error, try restarting your device.

How do I fix blank pages?

In the top-right search bar, type "On Startup." Under Open a specific page or set of pages section, click on the three vertical dots next to "about:blank" and select Remove. You can also select Begin fresh with start page option. Click on the option you want, then close and relaunch your browser.

Is Tor faster than a VPN?

A VPN is generally much faster than Tor. Since you are going directly to one VPN server, then to your desired destination (website, online service, etc.), it's faster than through several Tor nodes, before going to your final destination. Free VPNs are available and are usually supported by advertisements.

Can police track Tor users?

Is Tor slower than Chrome?

Using Tor Browser can sometimes be slower than other browsers. The Tor network has over a million daily users, and just over 6000 relays to route all of their traffic, and the load on each server can sometimes cause latency.