Does Tor Browser work on Linux?
Tor Browser Launcher · by Tor Projectverified on Flathub for torproject.org
- Free-software license
- 1.8M installs on Flathub
- Latest version 0.3.9
- Web browsers
Yes. Tor Project publishes an official Linux version of Tor Browser. It’s on Flathub (1.8M installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
Install Tor Browser
sudo apt install torbrowser-launchersudo apt install torbrowser-launchersudo dnf install torbrowser-launchersudo pacman -S torbrowser-launchersudo zypper install torbrowser-launcherflatpak install flathub org.torproject.torbrowser-launcheror, on any distro: flatpak install flathub org.torproject.torbrowser-launcher
How to install Tor Browser on Linux
sudo apt install torbrowser-launcherInstalls Tor Browser 0.3.9 from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo apt install torbrowser-launcherInstalls Tor Browser 0.3.7 from Debian 13’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo dnf install torbrowser-launcherInstalls Tor Browser 0.3.9 from Fedora 44’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo pacman -S torbrowser-launcherInstalls Tor Browser 0.3.9 from Arch Linux’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo zypper install torbrowser-launcherInstalls Tor Browser 0.3.9 from openSUSE Tumbleweed’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
flatpak install flathub org.torproject.torbrowser-launcherInstalls Tor Browser 0.3.9 from Flathub, the verified listing from Tor Project. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.
Which version of Tor Browser will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | 0.3.9 | Newest |
| Debian | 13 | 0.3.7 | Older |
| Fedora | 44 | 0.3.9 | Newest |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | 0.3.9 | Newest |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | 0.3.9 | Newest |
| Flathub (any distro) | Released Oct 1, 2025 | 0.3.9 | Newest |
Versions from Repology and Flathub, checked Oct 2, 2026. “Newest” is the highest version in this table, not necessarily the developer’s latest release. AUR packages are user-maintained; review them before installing.
Any distro: Flatpak from Flathub
Flathub lists it as “Tor Browser Launcher” (org.torproject.torbrowser-launcher), described as “A program to help you download, keep updated, and run Tor Browser”. The listing is verified against torproject.org, which means Flathub has confirmed it comes from Tor Project. It has been installed 1,835,054 times, number 19 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count. Flathub flags its license as free software.
Linux Mint, Pop!_OS and Zorin OS have Flathub enabled out of the box, Fedora offers it as an optional third-party repository, and on Ubuntu you install Flatpak first.
Which install method should you use for Tor Browser?
Every distro we track packages it, so install from your package manager. Use the verified Flatpak if you want the vendor’s build on any distro.
- Flatpak from Flathub. The listing is verified, so the package is the vendor’s own. It works the same on every distro, so it is the way to get one package everywhere.
- Your distro’s repositories. Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed carry it in their own repositories, so a normal system update keeps it current. Versions differ: Debian has 0.3.7, while Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed have 0.3.9.
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Tor Browser on Linux: common questions
Does Tor Browser work on Linux?
Yes. Tor Project publishes an official Linux version of Tor Browser. It’s on Flathub (1.8M installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
How do I install Tor Browser on Ubuntu?
Tor Browser is in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s repositories: run “sudo apt install torbrowser-launcher” in a terminal, or search for it in the App Center. The Flathub version is another option.
Is the Flathub version of Tor Browser official?
Yes. Flathub shows its listing as verified through torproject.org, meaning Tor Project has confirmed the package.
Is Tor Browser free software?
Flathub flags Tor Browser as using a free-software license. Check the license on its Flathub page for the exact terms.
How popular is Tor Browser on Flathub?
Flathub counts 1,835,054 installs in total, which ranks number 19 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.
Which Linux distros package Tor Browser?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (0.3.9), Debian 13 (0.3.7), Fedora 44 (0.3.9), Arch Linux (0.3.9) and openSUSE Tumbleweed (0.3.9).