Linux · Internet & Browsers
Tor Browser Launcher
A program to help you download, keep updated, and run Tor Browser
by Tor Project
Official site: flathub.org
About Tor Browser Launcher
Tor Browser Launcher is intended to make Tor Browser easier to maintain and use for GNU/Linux users. It downloads the same Tor Browser from torproject.org that everyone else uses, and it doesn't alter it in any way. But it does make it much more usable, and it makes the task of keeping it up-to-date more secure.
You install torbrowser-launcher from your distribution's package manager and it handles everything else, including:
Downloading the most recent version of Tor Browser for you, in your language and for your architecture
Automatically updating (while preserving your bookmarks and preferences)
Verifying Tor Browser's GnuPG signature
Includes AppArmor profiles to make a Tor Browser compromise not as bad (in some distros)
Adding a Tor Browser application launcher to your desktop environment's menu
Lets you set Tor Browser as your default browser
How to install Tor Browser Launcher
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.torproject.torbrowser-launcher
- Open Tor Browser Launcher once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tor Browser Launcher free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Tor Browser Launcher is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Tor Browser Launcher from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.torproject.torbrowser-launcher. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Tor Browser Launcher safe?
Tor Browser Launcher downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
