A Walk Through the Tor Network: Part 1

Greetings to all readers! It seems like the time has come again when I find the motivation to write original articles. This is Pavluu, and today we’re taking our first walk through the Tor network in 2021.

Search Engines

• Onion Search Engine (V2)
  http://5u56fjmxu63xcmbk.onion/
  A pretty decent search engine with a small amount of ads. I searched in English and was satisfied with the results, so give it a try.
• Ahima (V3)
  http://juhanurmihxlp77nkq76byazcldy2hlmovfu2epvl5ankdibsot4csyd.onion/
  A really cool open-source search engine. It switched to V3 in a timely manner and has a large user base. It also supports searching the I2P network, which is a nice bonus. But today, we’re focusing on Tor.
• Tor Onion Land (V3)
  Lots of ads, including plenty of scams, but it still finds sites just fine. Its database has about 5 million pages from 57,000 sites.
• Dargle (clearnet)
  A clearnet search engine for .onion sites with open source code. It works in a pretty unpredictable way, but sometimes finds something interesting. A search for “site” gives about 90 results, where you might discover something new.

Current Link Directories

• FRESH ONIONS (V3)
  http://freshonifyfe4rmuh6qwpsexfhdrww7wnt5qmkoertwxmcuvm4woo4ad.onion/
  This is a real find because it’s actually alive and well. The site lists 47,235 links to .onion sites and 30,615 links to possible scams. That’s about 78,000 sites in one place.
• UnderDir (V3)
  http://underdiriled6lvdfgiw4e5urfofuslnz7ewictzf76h4qb73fxbsxad.onion/
  The second largest directory I know of, with about 30,000 sites. The sites are organized by category, which makes searching easier. The site has been running for almost 7 years.
• DeepLink (V2)
  An older site directory with about 2,000 links. Not bad, user-friendly, and also organized by category.

Communication

• Mail2TorMail2Tor is a webmail service that operates entirely within the Tor network, allowing users to send and receive emails anonymously. It requires no personal data for registration, works through a v3 onion address, and offers a simple web interface accessible via the Tor Browser. While less feature-rich and less reliable than services like ProtonMail or Riseup, it remains a valuable option for those who prioritize anonymity and privacy. Mail2Tor continues to serve communities seeking freedom from surveillance and censorship. More (V3)
  http://mail2torjgmxgexntbrmhvgluavhj7ouul5yar6ylbvjkxwqf6ixkwyd.onion/
  An anonymous email provider. You may have already seen email addresses ending with mail2torMail2Tor is a webmail service that operates entirely within the Tor network, allowing users to send and receive emails anonymously. It requires no personal data for registration, works through a v3 onion address, and offers a simple web interface accessible via the Tor Browser. While less feature-rich and less reliable than services like ProtonMail or Riseup, it remains a valuable option for those who prioritize anonymity and privacy. Mail2Tor continues to serve communities seeking freedom from surveillance and censorship. More.com. The service has a clearnet mirror, but it only leads to the homepage, with no option to register or log in.
• Stonghold Paste (V3)
  http://strongerw2ise74v3duebgsvug4mehyhlpa7f6kfwnas7zofs3kov7yd.onion/
  This is an open-source web app and one of the oldest encrypted, self-destructing note services on the dark web. You can set a password, timer, auto-delete after reading, and more.
• ZeroBin (V3)
  http://zerobinftagjpeeebbvyzjcqyjpmjvynj5qlexwyxe7l3vqejxnqv5qd.onion/
  Another great encrypted note service with lots of features. Highly recommended.

Scams and Other Crap

• Rent a Photographer (V3) — SCAM
  http://a32lpvenw7fkwnnskcoehnplre6zj2rvj2hs6wwddxtrrtiro6hdzuyd.onion/
  Hire a “pro” paparazzi, with services costing from $50 to $100 per hour. The guy claims to have 14 types of disguises. Sounds believable, but nope… 100% scam. No proof, no forum threads, just total nonsense.
• Time to Confess (V3)
  http://shhhhdf5x43cc55nez54t74ffnllrmrnxy64zecdxzxkjzizvyez6pyd.onion/
  A site with some pretty insane confessions. You have to see it to believe it. Of course, there’s no proof, but the authors’ imaginations are definitely wild. Is that a bad thing?
• Hireacyberhacker (V2) — SCAM
  A typical Tor “hacker” scam. The site admins didn’t even bother switching to V3. The prices are low, which is typical for scams. In reality, hacking a Gmail account for less than $1,000 is unheard of. A FacebookFacebook launched an official Tor mirror in 2014, becoming the first major tech company to provide direct access through onion routing. The mirror allows users to bypass censorship, secure their connections, and avoid phishing risks while using the platform. This step also underscored Facebook’s recognition of free expression and inspired other outlets like the BBC and ProPublica to create their own Tor versions. More account hack is at least $600. So, you can draw your own conclusions.

That’s all for now. See you next time.

Yours,
Pavluu