Tor Browser 11 Released with New Interface and V2 Support Dropped

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Tor Browser 11 Released with New Interface and V2 Support Dropped

The Tor Project developers have released Tor Browser version 11.0, featuring a new interface and the discontinuation of support for the second generation of onion routing (V2). This move is expected to improve user privacy.

You can download the new version of Tor from the official Tor Project website or by navigating to the browser menu > Help > About Tor Browser.

What’s New in Tor Browser 11

  • Tor Browser 11 is now based on Firefox ESR version 91, allowing users to enjoy an updated interface with new icons, a redesigned toolbar, menus, dialogs, and tab appearance.
  • The most significant change is the end of support for second-generation onion routing (V2). The browser no longer recognizes TOR links that use short, 16-character hostnames.
  • If you try to open a V2 address, Tor Browser will display the message “Invalid Onionsite Address” and show an error with code 0xF6.

Bug Fixes and Improvements

  • Developers have fixed several bugs in Tor 11, including font rendering issues, missing functionality on macOS, and crashes when private browsing mode is enabled.

For more information and to download the latest version, visit the official Tor Project website.

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