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Tor Messenger
Tor Messenger
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Tor Messenger free download for Mac

Tor Messenger

Version 0.5.0b1

Secure, cross-platform chat over Tor (beta).

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Tor Messenger overview

As of March 2018, Tor Messenger is no longer maintained. Please see the ​announcement on the blog for more information

Tor Messenger--based on Instantbird, an instant messaging client developed in the Mozilla community--is a cross-platform chat program that aims to be secure by default and sends all of its traffic over Tor. It supports a wide variety of transport networks, including Jabber (XMPP), IRC, Google Talk, Facebook Chat, Twitter, Yahoo, and others; enables Off-the-Record (OTR) Messaging automatically; and has an easy-to-use graphical user interface localized into multiple languages.

Tor Messenger builds on the networks you are familiar with, so that you can continue communicating in a way your contacts are willing and able to do. This has traditionally been in a client-server model, meaning that your metadata (specifically the relationships between contacts) can be logged by the server. However, your route to the server will be hidden because you are communicating over Tor. We are also excited about systems like Ricochet, which try to solve this problem, and would encourage you to look at their designs and use them too.

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What’s new in version 0.5.0b1

Updated on Apr 30 2018

Version 0.5.0b1:

Note: Now requires OS X 10.9 or later.

All Platforms:
  • Use the tor-browser-52.3.0esr-7.0-1-build1 tag on tor-browser
  • Use the THUNDERBIRD_52_3_0_RELEASE tag on comm-esr52
  • Update tor-browser to 7.0.5
  • Update tor-launcher to 0.2.12.3
  • Trac 22005: Move to ESR 52
  • Trac 16606: Temporary XMPP accounts
  • Trac 13855: Use known onions for XMPP servers
Mac:
  • Trac 20316: Update OS X toolchain
  • Trac 10942: Deterministic builds for Instantbird

Information

License

Free

Size

50.7 MB

Downloads

2547

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • OS X 10.9 or later
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GianMarco.Tavazzani
GianMarco.Tavazzani
Dec 14 2020
0.5.0b1
0.0
Dec 14 2020
0.0
Version: 0.5.0b1
Today the 'smart… ACE' 'Alex from MU' sent me a mail suggesting me this app… and Adium! Oh, MU, you're so clever: EVER UP TO DATE and giving smart/useful tips about the 'state of art' programs! :-D
time2poppop
time2poppop
Jul 19 2020
0.5.0b1
5.0
Jul 19 2020
5.0
Version: 0.5.0b1
Excellant
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
May 18 2020
0.5.0b1
0.0
May 18 2020
0.0
Version: 0.5.0b1
ABANDONWARE. Do NOT use: "As of March 2018, Tor Messenger is no longer maintained and you should NOT use it. Please see the announcement for more information." - - https://blog.torproject.org/sunsetting-tor-messenger
cig0
cig0
May 27 2018
0.5.0b1
0.0
May 27 2018
0.0
Version: 0.5.0b1
For a really secure communications (hell, even with secure file storage and git repositories!) give Keybase.io a try ;)
anonymous-ox
anonymous-ox
Apr 16 2018
0.5.0b1
3.0
Apr 16 2018
3.0
Version: 0.5.0b1
Tor Messenger is being sunset, i.e., the Tor Project has discontinued development and support. See https://blog.torproject.org/sunsetting-tor-messenger
sektor1992
sektor1992
Feb 21 2018
0.5.0b1
5.0
Feb 21 2018
5.0
Version: 0.5.0b1
Great
Mt-Saint-Michel-+-Saint-Michaels-Mount
Jan 3 2017
5.0
Version: 0.3.0b1
Great software with room for improvement. Listing claims 0.3.0b1 but actually it is 0.3.0b2: https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/wiki/doc/TorMessenger#Downloads
Sanjinko
Sanjinko
Jul 25 2016
1.5
0.0
Jul 25 2016
0.0
Version: 1.5
You might wanna update the version info, it's 0.1.0b6, dated April 6, 2016: https://blog.torproject.org/category/tags/tor-messenger
adtlr
adtlr
Jul 15 2016
1.5
5.0
Jul 15 2016
5.0
Version: 1.5
I appreciate the security of the app. It is good to know my messages are read by the people whom I write only. I am familiar with the Tor technology and I like the Tor-based messenger. UI is user-friendly and intuitive, great application.
SmurfTurf
SmurfTurf
Mar 11 2016
1.5
5.0
Mar 11 2016
5.0
Version: 1.5
0.1.0b5 is out: https://blog.torproject.org/blog/tor-messenger-010b5-released Including the important OTR security fix. So update as soon as possible! MacUpdate: still a risk. Do not use this site for downloads. They do not enforce SSL usage so this site is a big security risk for it's users.
JuggleStupidity
JuggleStupidity
Nov 2 2015
1.5
5.0
Nov 2 2015
5.0
Version: 1.5
Great to see TorProject tapping into the space of messaging clients. It's 2015 and we really need a usable and reliable solution.

Since this is still in beta I filed a report but I ran into rather big trouble when I tried adding IRC servers. XMPP accounts works fine though.

Off-topic note: I might stop recommending and using MacUpdate to others. The face that non SSL traffic is the norm on this site, poses a serious security threat to users. Man in the middle attacks are very easy! I absolutely do not understand why this is the case and MU admin staff is ignorant about this. Shame on you!
mo dape
mo dape
Nov 1 2023
0.5.0b1
1.0
Nov 1 2023
1.0
Version: 0.5.0b1
lfwx
lfwx
Oct 5 2023
0.5.0b1
1.0
Oct 5 2023
1.0
Version: 0.5.0b1
fallenflower
fallenflower
Sep 21 2023
0.5.0b1
1.0
Sep 21 2023
1.0
Version: 0.5.0b1
kengsonkay1234
kengsonkay1234
Oct 19 2021
0.5.0b1
2.0
Oct 19 2021
2.0
Version: 0.5.0b1
time2poppop
time2poppop
Jul 19 2020
5.0
Jul 19 2020
5.0
Version: null
takkae
takkae
Apr 30 2018
2.5
Apr 30 2018
2.5
Version: null
anonymous-ox
anonymous-ox
Apr 16 2018
3.0
Apr 16 2018
3.0
Version: null
sektor1992
sektor1992
Feb 21 2018
5.0
Feb 21 2018
5.0
Version: null
Mt-Saint-Michel-+-Saint-Michaels-Mount
Jan 3 2017
5.0
Version: null
adtlr
adtlr
Jul 15 2016
5.0
Jul 15 2016
5.0
Version: null
SmurfTurf
SmurfTurf
Mar 11 2016
5.0
Mar 11 2016
5.0
Version: null
Freenergy
Freenergy
Feb 26 2016
4.5
Feb 26 2016
4.5
Version: null
WorkBuyConsumeDie
WorkBuyConsumeDie
Jan 21 2016
4.5
Jan 21 2016
4.5
Version: null
NSA-not-horray
NSA-not-horray
Jan 6 2016
5.0
Jan 6 2016
5.0
Version: null
JuggleStupidity
JuggleStupidity
Nov 2 2015
5.0
Nov 2 2015
5.0
Version: null
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