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href=\"#the-api\">[Raw data & API]\u003C\u002Fa>\n\u003C\u002Fsup>\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n## Intro\nLarge data-hungry corporations dominate the digital world but with little, or no respect for your privacy.\nMigrating to open-source applications with a strong emphasis on privacy and security will help stop\ncorporations, governments, and hackers from logging, storing or selling your personal data.\n\n> [!CAUTION]\n> Remember that [no software is perfect](#important-considerations), and it is important to follow good [security practices](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002FLissy93\u002Fpersonal-security-checklist\u002Fblob\u002FHEAD\u002FCHECKLIST.md)\n\n\n\n\u003C!-- awesome-privacy-start -->\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cdetails open>\n\u003Csummary>📋 \u003Cb>Contents\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n- **Essentials**\n\t- [Password Managers](#password-managers) (6)\n\t- [2-Factor Authentication](#2-factor-authentication) (11)\n\t- [File Encryption](#file-encryption) (3)\n\t- [Browsers](#browsers) (4)\n\t- [Search Engines](#search-engines) (6)\n- **Communication**\n\t- [Encrypted Messaging](#encrypted-messaging) (5)\n\t- [P2P Messaging](#p2p-messaging) (4)\n\t- [Encrypted Email](#encrypted-email) (5)\n\t- [Email Clients](#email-clients) (6)\n\t- [Mail Forwarding](#mail-forwarding) (6)\n\t- [Email Security Tools](#email-security-tools) (2)\n\t- [VOIP Clients](#voip-clients) (2)\n\t- [Virtual Phone Numbers](#virtual-phone-numbers) (8)\n\t- [Team Collaboration](#team-collaboration) (5)\n- **Security Tools**\n\t- [Browser Extensions](#browser-extensions) (24)\n\t- [Mobile Apps](#mobile-apps) (23)\n\t- [Online Tools](#online-tools) (17)\n- **Networking**\n\t- [Virtual Private Networks](#virtual-private-networks) (7)\n\t- [Self-Hosted Network Security](#self-hosted-network-security) (8)\n\t- [Anonymity Networks](#anonymity-networks) (3)\n\t- [Proxies](#proxies) (2)\n\t- [DNS Providers](#dns-providers) (3)\n\t- [DNS Clients](#dns-clients) (6)\n\t- [Firewalls](#firewalls) (13)\n\t- [Ad Blockers](#ad-blockers) (6)\n\t- [Host Block Lists](#host-block-lists) (5)\n\t- [Router Firmware](#router-firmware) (2)\n\t- [Network Analysis](#network-analysis) (3)\n\t- [Intrusion Detection](#intrusion-detection) (5)\n\t- [Cloud Hosting](#cloud-hosting) (4)\n\t- [Domain Registrars](#domain-registrars) (2)\n\t- [DNS Hosting](#dns-hosting) (1)\n\t- [Mail Servers](#mail-servers) (3)\n- **Productivity**\n\t- [Digital Notes](#digital-notes) (8)\n\t- [Calendar](#calendar) (3)\n\t- [Task Management](#task-management) (1)\n\t- [Backup and Sync](#backup-and-sync) (4)\n\t- [Cloud Productivity Suites](#cloud-productivity-suites) (5)\n\t- [Encrypted Cloud Storage](#encrypted-cloud-storage) (6)\n\t- [Secret Sharing](#secret-sharing) (3)\n\t- [File Drop](#file-drop) (2)\n\t- [Browser Sync](#browser-sync) (4)\n\t- [Secure Conference Calls](#secure-conference-calls) (2)\n- **Utilities**\n\t- [Virtual Machines](#virtual-machines) (3)\n\t- [PGP Managers](#pgp-managers) (8)\n\t- [Metadata Removal](#metadata-removal) (3)\n\t- [Data Erasers](#data-erasers) (8)\n- **Operating Systems**\n\t- [Mobile Operating Systems](#mobile-operating-systems) (3)\n\t- [Desktop Operating Systems](#desktop-operating-systems) (5)\n\t- [Linux Defenses](#linux-defenses) (6)\n\t- [Windows Defences](#windows-defences) (17)\n\t- [Mac OS Defences](#mac-os-defences) (2)\n\t- [Anti-Malware](#anti-malware) (2)\n- **Development**\n\t- [Code Hosting](#code-hosting) (5)\n- **Smart Home & IoT**\n\t- [Smart Home](#smart-home) (1)\n- **Finance**\n\t- [Cryptocurrencies](#cryptocurrencies) (2)\n\t- [Crypto Wallets](#crypto-wallets) (7)\n\t- [Crypto Exchanges](#crypto-exchanges) (2)\n\t- [Virtual Credit Cards](#virtual-credit-cards) (2)\n\t- [Other Payment Methods](#other-payment-methods) (3)\n\t- [Secure Budgeting](#secure-budgeting) (6)\n- **Social**\n\t- [Social Networks](#social-networks) (4)\n\t- [Video Platforms](#video-platforms) (2)\n\t- [Blogging Platforms](#blogging-platforms) (6)\n\t- [News Readers](#news-readers) (1)\n\t- [Proxy Sites](#proxy-sites) (4)\n- **Media**\n\t- [File Converters](#file-converters) (2)\n- **Creativity**\n\t- [Image Editors](#image-editors) (8)\n\t- [Video Editors](#video-editors) (7)\n\t- [Audio Editors & Recorders](#audio-editors--recorders) (1)\n\t- [Casting & Streaming](#casting--streaming) (1)\n\t- [3D Graphics](#3d-graphics) (2)\n\t- [Animation](#animation) (1)\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n## Essentials\n\n### Password Managers\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Ficon.horse\u002Ficon\u002Fbitwarden.com' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Bitwarden](https:\u002F\u002Fbitwarden.com)** - Fully-featured, open source password manager with cloud-sync. Bitwarden is easy-to-use with a clean UI and client apps for desktop, web and mobile. See also [Vaultwarden](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fdani-garcia\u002Fvaultwarden), a self-hosted, Rust implementa[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002Fpassword-managers\u002Fbitwarden \"View full Bitwarden report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Ficon.horse\u002Ficon\u002Fkeepass.info' width='14' alt='' \u002F> KeePass](https:\u002F\u002Fkeepass.info)** - Hardened, secure and offline password manager. Does not have cloud-sync baked in, deemed to be [gold standard](https:\u002F\u002Fkeepass.info\u002Fratings.html) for secure password managers. KeePass clients: [Strongbox](https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fstrongbox-keepass-pwsafe\u002Fid897283731) *(Mac & iOS)*, [KeePassDX](https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.kunzisoft.keepass.free) *(Android)*,[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002Fpassword-managers\u002Fkeepass \"View full KeePass report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Ficon.horse\u002Ficon\u002Flesspass.com' width='14' alt='' \u002F> LessPass](https:\u002F\u002Flesspass.com)** - LessPass is a little different, since it generates your passwords using a hash of the website name, your username and a single main-passphrase that you reuse. It omits the need for you to ever need to[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002Fpassword-managers\u002Flesspass \"View full LessPass report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Ficon.horse\u002Ficon\u002Fproton.me' width='14' alt='' \u002F> ProtonPass](https:\u002F\u002Fproton.me\u002Fpass)** - From the creators of ProtonMail, ProtonPass is a new addition to their suite of services. They have a full collection of user-friendly native mobile and desktop apps. ProtonPass is one of the few \"tru[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002Fpassword-managers\u002Fprotonpass \"View full ProtonPass report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zx2c4.com\u002Ffavicon.ico' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Pass](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.passwordstore.org\u002F)** - The Standard Unix Password Manager \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aliasvault.net\u002Ffavicon.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> AliasVault](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aliasvault.net)** - End-to-end encrypted open source password and alias manager with built-in email server. AliasVault protects your privacy by creating alternative identities, passwords and email addresses for every web[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002Fpassword-managers\u002Faliasvault \"View full AliasVault report\") \n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>✳️ \u003Cb>Notable Mentions\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> - [Password Safe](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pwsafe.org) - An offline, open source password manager designed by [Bruce Schneier](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.schneier.com\u002Facademic\u002Fpasssafe\u002F), with native applications for Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android and iOS, and support for YubiKey. The UI is a little dated, and there is no official browser extension, making is slightly less convenient to use compared with other options\n> - [PassBolt](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.passbolt.com) - A good option for teams. It is free, open source, self-hosted, extensible and OpenPGP based. It is specifically good for development and DevOps usage, with integrations for the terminal, browser and chat, and can be easily extended for custom usage, and deployed quickly with Docker\n> - [1Password](https:\u002F\u002F1password.com) - (proprietary) A fully-featured cross-platform password manager with sync. Free for self-hosted data (or $3\u002F month hosted). Be aware that 1Password is not fully open source, but they do regularly publish results of their independent [security audits](https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.1password.com\u002Fsecurity-assessments), and they have a solid reputation for transparently disclosing and fixing vulnerabilities\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>ℹ️ \u003Cb>Further Info\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> **Other Open Source PM**: [Buttercup](https:\u002F\u002Fbuttercup.pw), [Clipperz](https:\u002F\u002Fclipperz.is), [Pass](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.passwordstore.org), [Padloc](https:\u002F\u002Fpadloc.app), [TeamPass](https:\u002F\u002Fteampass.net), [PSONO](https:\u002F\u002Fpsono.com), [UPM](http:\u002F\u002Fupm.sourceforge.net), [Gorilla](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fzdia\u002Fgorilla\u002Fwiki), [Seahorse](https:\u002F\u002Fgitlab.gnome.org\u002FGNOME\u002Fseahorse) (for GNOME), [GNOME Keyring](https:\u002F\u002Fwiki.gnome.org\u002FProjects\u002FGnomeKeyring), [KDE Wallet Manager](https:\u002F\u002Fuserbase.kde.org\u002FKDE_Wallet_Manager). \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F> If you are using a deprecated PM, you should migrate to something actively maintained. This includes: [Firefox Lockwise](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002Flockwise), [Encryptr](https:\u002F\u002Fspideroak.com\u002Fpersonal\u002Fencryptr?ref=awesome-privacyr), [Mitro](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mitro.co), [Rattic](https:\u002F\u002Fspideroak.com\u002Fencryptr), [JPasswords](http:\u002F\u002Fjpws.sourceforge.net\u002Fjpasswords.html), [Passopolis](https:\u002F\u002Fpassopolis.com), [KYPS](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FKYPS), [Factotum](http:\u002F\u002Fman.9front.org\u002F4\u002Ffactotum).\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cp align=\"right\">\u003Csup>\u003Ca href=\"#top\">⬆️ [Back to Top]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fsub>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n---\n\n### 2-Factor Authentication\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Favatars.githubusercontent.com\u002Fu\u002F18189374' width='14' alt='' \u002F> 2FAS](https:\u002F\u002F2fas.com\u002F)** - Free, secure and open source authenticator app for both iOS and Android. Supports creating encrypted backups and syncing between devices without the need for an account. \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fraw.githubusercontent.com\u002Fbeemdevelopment\u002FAegis\u002Fmaster\u002Fmetadata\u002Fen-US\u002Fimages\u002Ficon.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Aegis](https:\u002F\u002Fgetaegis.app)** - Free, secure and open source authenticator app for Android. Has a backup\u002F restore feature and a customisable UI with dark mode \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fstratumauth.com\u002Fimg\u002Ficon.svg' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Stratum](https:\u002F\u002Fstratumauth.com\u002F)** - Free and open-source two factor authentication app for Android. It features encrypted backups, icons, categories and a high level of customisation. It also has a Wear OS companion app \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tofuauth.com\u002Fimages\u002Ficon.svg' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Tofu](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tofuauth.com)** - An easy-to-use, open-source two-factor authentication app designed specifically for iOS \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fi.ibb.co\u002FdLqS8ZH\u002FScreenshot-from-2024-02-19-20-47-48.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Authenticator](https:\u002F\u002Fmattrubin.me\u002Fauthenticator)** - Simple, native, open source 2-FA Client for iOS, which never connects to the internet - built by @mattrubin.me \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fgitlab.gnome.org\u002FWorld\u002FAuthenticator\u002F-\u002Favatar?width=48' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Authenticator GNOME](https:\u002F\u002Fgitlab.gnome.org\u002FWorld\u002FAuthenticator)** - Rust-based OTP authenticator. Has native With GNOME Shell integration. Also available through [flathub](https:\u002F\u002Fflathub.org\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails\u002Fcom.belmoussaoui.Authenticator). \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fauthenticator.cc\u002Fassets\u002Flogo\u002Flogo.svg' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Authenticator CC](https:\u002F\u002Fauthenticator.cc)** - Authenticator Extension is an in-browser One-Time Password (OTP) client, supports both Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP, specified in [RFC 6238](https:\u002F\u002Ftools.ietf.org\u002Fhtml\u002Frfc6238)) and HMAC-Based One-Time Password (HOTP, specified in [RFC 4226](https:\u002F\u002Ftools.ietf.org\u002Fhtml\u002Frfc4226)[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002F2-factor-authentication\u002Fauthenticator-cc \"View full Authenticator CC report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fraw.githubusercontent.com\u002Fente-io\u002Fente\u002Fmain\u002Fauth\u002Fassets\u002Ficons\u002Fauth-icon.ico' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Ente Auth](https:\u002F\u002Fente.io\u002Fauth\u002F)** - Ente Auth is a free and open-source app which stores and generates TOTP tokens. It can be used with an online account to backup and sync your tokens across your devices (and access them via a web inte[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002F2-factor-authentication\u002Fente-auth \"View full Ente Auth report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Favatars.githubusercontent.com\u002Fu\u002F15990069' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Bitwarden Authenticator](https:\u002F\u002Fbitwarden.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fauthenticator\u002F)** - Bitwarden Authenticator is a free and open-source app which stores and generates time-based codes for multi-factor authentication. It can be used with an online account to backup and sync your tokens[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002F2-factor-authentication\u002Fbitwarden-authenticator \"View full Bitwarden Authenticator report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fraw.githubusercontent.com\u002Fprotonpass\u002Fandroid-pass\u002Frefs\u002Fheads\u002Fmain\u002Fmetadata\u002Fen-US\u002Fimages\u002Ficon.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Proton Authenticator](https:\u002F\u002Fproton.me\u002Fauthenticator)** - Proton Authenticator is free, open source, and available for both iOS and Android. A Proton account is required to use Proton Authenticator. Existing 2FA codes can be imported from other popular apps[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002F2-factor-authentication\u002Fproton-authenticator \"View full Proton Authenticator report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fjoeldavidw\u002FChronos\u002Fraw\u002Fmain\u002F.github\u002Fassets\u002Flogo.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Chronos Authenticator](https:\u002F\u002Fchronosauth.com)** - Chronos Authenticator is a free, open-source two-factor authentication app for iOS, designed to provide robust security and reliable backup options. \n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>✳️ \u003Cb>Notable Mentions\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> [OTPClient](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fpaolostivanin\u002FOTPClient) *(Linux)*, [gauth](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fgbraadnl\u002Fgauth) *(Self-Hosted, Web-based)*, [Etopa](https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=de.ltheinrich.etopa) *(Android)*\u003Cbr> For KeePass users, [TrayTop](https:\u002F\u002Fkeepass.info\u002Fplugins.html#traytotp) is a plugin for managing TOTP's -  offline and compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux.\n> \u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>ℹ️ \u003Cb>Further Info\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> Check which websites support multi-factor authentication: [2fa.directory](https:\u002F\u002F2fa.directory\u002F)\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cp align=\"right\">\u003Csup>\u003Ca href=\"#top\">⬆️ [Back to Top]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fsub>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n---\n\n### File Encryption\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fveracrypt.fr\u002Ffavicon.ico' width='14' alt='' \u002F> VeraCrypt](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.veracrypt.fr)** - VeraCrypt is open source cross-platform disk encryption software. You can use it to either encrypt a specific file or directory, or an entire disk or partition. VeraCrypt is incredibly feature-rich, w[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002Ffile-encryption\u002Fveracrypt \"View full VeraCrypt report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Favatars.githubusercontent.com\u002Fu\u002F11850518' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Cryptomator](https:\u002F\u002Fcryptomator.org)** - Open source client-side encryption for cloud files - Cryptomator is geared towards using alongside cloud-backup solutions, and hence preserves individual file structure, so that they can be uploaded.[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002Ffile-encryption\u002Fcryptomator \"View full Cryptomator report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fi.ibb.co\u002FH7hHddf\u002Flogo-white.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> age](https:\u002F\u002Fage-encryption.org)** - `age` is a simple, modern and secure CLI file encryption tool and Go library. It features small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability \n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>⚠️ \u003Cb>Word of Warning\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> Where possible, choose a cross-platform and well established encryption method, so that you are never faced with not being able to access your files using your current system.\u003Cbr> Although well-established encryption methods are usually very secure, if the password is not strong, then an adversary may be able to gain access to your files, with a powerful enough GPU. If your system is compromised, then the password may also be able to be skimmed with a keylogger or other similar malware, so take care to follow good basic security practices\n\n\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>✳️ \u003Cb>Notable Mentions\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> - [AES Crypt](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aescrypt.com\u002F) - A light-weight and easy file encryption utility. It includes applications for Windows, Mac OS, BSD and Linux, all of which can be interacted with either through the GUI, CLI or programatically though an API (available for Java, C, C# and Python). Although it is well established, with an overall positive reputation, there have been some [security issues](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reddit.com\u002Fr\u002FprivacytoolsIO\u002Fcomments\u002Fb7riov\u002Faes_crypt_security_audit_1_serious_issue_found\u002F) raised recently.\n> - [CryptSetup](https:\u002F\u002Fgitlab.com\u002Fcryptsetup\u002Fcryptsetup) - is a convenient layer for use on top of [dm-crypt](https:\u002F\u002Fwiki.archlinux.org\u002Findex.php\u002FDm-crypt). [EncFS](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fvgough\u002Fencfs) is a cross-platform file-based encryption module, for use within user local directories. [geli](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.freebsd.org\u002Fcgi\u002Fman.cgi?query=geli&sektion=8) is a disk encryption subsystem included with FreeBSD.\n> - [BitLocker](https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fsecurity\u002Finformation-protection\u002Fbitlocker\u002Fbitlocker-overview) - is popular among Microsoft Windows and enterprise users, and provides fast, efficient and (if correctly configured) reasonably secure full drive encryption. However it is not open source, has poor compatibility with other operating systems, and has some very dodgy [defaults](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.diskcryptor.org\u002Fwhy-not-bitlocker\u002F), which could lead to your system being compromised. Similarly, Apple's [FileVault](https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.apple.com\u002Fen-us\u002FHT204837) on MacOS is easy and secure, but again, the source code is proprietary.\n> - [DiskCryptor](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.diskcryptor.org\u002F) - Windows-only, open source, file and volume encryption solution,\nthat makes a good alternative to BitLocker.\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cp align=\"right\">\u003Csup>\u003Ca href=\"#top\">⬆️ [Back to Top]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fsub>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n---\n\n### Browsers\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Flibrewolf.net\u002Ficon.svg' width='14' alt='' \u002F> LibreWolf](https:\u002F\u002Flibrewolf.net)** - An independent fork of Firefox hardened for privacy by default. No telemetry, uBlock Origin bundled, anti-fingerprinting, strict settings \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fbrave.com\u002Fstatic-assets\u002Fimages\u002Fbrave-logo-sans-text.svg' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Brave Browser](https:\u002F\u002Fbrave.com)** - Chromium-based browser with strong built-in ad, tracker and fingerprint blocking, and timely Chromium security updates. Note that Brave does bundle potentially unwanted features, like crypto, rewards[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002Fbrowsers\u002Fbrave-browser \"View full Brave Browser report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mozilla.org\u002Fmedia\u002Fprotocol\u002Fimg\u002Flogos\u002Ffirefox\u002Flogo.fedb52c912d6.svg' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Firefox](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.firefox.com\u002F)** - The main independent browser, on Mozilla's own Gecko engine rather than Chromium. Reliable, long-standing, with frequent security updates, broad extension support and strong customization. However tel[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002Fbrowsers\u002Ffirefox \"View full Firefox report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fwww.torproject.org\u002Fstatic\u002Fimages\u002Ffavicon\u002Ffavicon.ico' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Tor Browser](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.torproject.org\u002F)** - Tor provides an extra layer of anonymity, by encrypting each of your requests, then routing it through several nodes, making it near-impossible for you to be tracked by your ISP. While excellent for a[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002Fbrowsers\u002Ftor-browser \"View full Tor Browser report\") \n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>⚠️ \u003Cb>Word of Warning\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> New vulnerabilities are being discovered and patched all the time - use a browser that is being actively maintained, in order to receive these security-critical updates.\u003Cbr> Even privacy-respecting browsers, often do not have the best privacy options enabled by default. After installing, check the privacy & security settings, and update the configuration to something that you are comfortable with. 12Bytes maintains a comprehensive guide on [Firefox Configuration for Privacy and Performance](https:\u002F\u002Fcodeberg.org\u002F12bytes\u002Ffirefox-config-guide)\n\n\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>✳️ \u003Cb>Notable Mentions\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> - [Cromite](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cromite.org\u002F) - Chromium fork and successor of Bromite. Adds built-in ad and tracker blocking, removes Google service calls, and disables several fingerprinting vectors. Note that patches often lag several weeks behind upstream> - [WaterFox](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.waterfox.net) - Firefox fork with telemetry, studies and data collection removed. The legacy Classic line retains support for XUL\u002FNPAPI extensions; the current Quantum-based release does not.> - [PaleMoon](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.palemoon.org) - Independent Firefox-derived browser using its own Goanna engine. Disables telemetry and retains support for legacy XUL extensions. Lagging support for modern web-platform features (e.g. CSP) has led to incidents of Cloudflare blocking the browser.> - [Iridium](https:\u002F\u002Firidiumbrowser.de\u002F) - Chromium fork with telemetry, background pings and most Google service integrations stripped out or made opt-in.> - [SeaMonkey](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.seamonkey-project.org\u002F) - All-in-one internet suite (browser, mail, IRC, HTML editor) derived from the Mozilla Application Suite. Receives security fixes but lags upstream Firefox on features.> - [Ungoogled-Chromium](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fungoogled-software\u002Fungoogled-chromium) - Chromium with all Google web service integrations, binary blobs and background calls removed. Tries to retain the default Chromium experience as closely as possible. No built-in auto-updates; relies on third-party rebuilds for security patches.> - [Basilisk Browser](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.basilisk-browser.org\u002F) - Firefox\u002FUXP-based fork originally created by Moonchild Productions and independently maintained since 2022. Retains NPAPI plugin and XUL extension support dropped by mainline Firefox.> - [IceCat](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gnu.org\u002Fsoftware\u002Fgnuzilla\u002F) - GNU's fully-free Firefox fork. Removes proprietary components such as DRM and EME, and bundles LibreJS to block non-free JavaScript. Tracks Firefox ESR, but release cadence lags upstream and can delay security fixes.\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>ℹ️ \u003Cb>Further Info\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> 12Bytes maintains a list of privacy & security [extensions](https:\u002F\u002F12bytes.org\u002Farticles\u002Ftech\u002Ffirefox\u002Ffirefox-extensions-my-picks\u002F).\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cp align=\"right\">\u003Csup>\u003Ca href=\"#top\">⬆️ [Back to Top]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fsub>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n---\n\n### Search Engines\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fduckduckgo.com\u002Ffavicon.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> DuckDuckGo](https:\u002F\u002Fduckduckgo.com)** - DuckDuckGo is a very user-friendly, fast and secure search engine. It's totally private, with no trackers, cookies or ads. It's also highly customisable, with dark-mode, many languages and features. T[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002Fsearch-engines\u002Fduckduckgo \"View full DuckDuckGo report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Favatars.githubusercontent.com\u002Fu\u002F1692504' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Qwant](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.qwant.com)** - French service that aggregates Bings results, with its own results. Qwant doesn't plant any cookies, nor have any trackers or third-party advertising. It returns non-biased search results, with no pro[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002Fsearch-engines\u002Fqwant \"View full Qwant report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fwww.startpage.com\u002Ffavicon.ico' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Startpage](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.startpage.com)** - Dutch search engine that searches on Google and shows the results (slightly rearranged). It has several configurations that improve privacy during use (it is not open source) \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fi.ibb.co\u002FGH1n4wf\u002FBrave-Search-Icon.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Brave Search](https:\u002F\u002Fsearch.brave.com\u002F)** - Brave Search is a privacy-focused search engine that does not track users or their searches, does not use secret algorithms or user profiling, and is based on its own search index. \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mojeek.com\u002Ffavicon.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Mojeek](https:\u002F\u002Fmojeek.com)** - British search engine providing independent and unbiased search results using its own crawler. Has a zero tracking policy (it is not open source) \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Furuky.com\u002Fpublic\u002Fimages\u002Ffavicon.svg' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Uruky](https:\u002F\u002Furuky.com)** - Uruky is an ad-free, private search engine focused on personalization. It uses, among other providers, Mojeek and Marginalia. It is EU-based and does not keep or track any personal data (it is not 100[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fessentials\u002Fsearch-engines\u002Furuky \"View full Uruky report\") \n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>✳️ \u003Cb>Notable Mentions\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> - [MetaGear](https:\u002F\u002Fmetager.org)\n> - [YaCy](https:\u002F\u002Fyacy.net)\n> - [Searx](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fsearxng\u002Fsearxng) - Self-hostable search engines that use the results of multiple other engines (such as Google and Bing) at the same time. They're open source and self-hostable, although using a [public instance](https:\u002F\u002Fsearx.space) has the benefit of not singling out your queries to the engines used. A fork of the original [Searx](https:\u002F\u002Fsearx.github.io\u002Fsearx\u002F).\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cp align=\"right\">\u003Csup>\u003Ca href=\"#top\">⬆️ [Back to Top]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fsub>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n---\n\n## Communication\n\n### Encrypted Messaging\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fsignal.org\u002Fassets\u002Fimages\u002Ffavicon\u002Fandroid-chrome-192x192.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Signal](https:\u002F\u002Fsignal.org)** - Probably one of the most popular, secure private messaging apps that combines strong encryption (see [Signal Protocol](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSignal_Protocol)) with a simple UI and plenty of features. It's widely used across the world, and ea[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fencrypted-messaging\u002Fsignal \"View full Signal report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fgetsession.org\u002Ffavicon.ico' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Session](https:\u002F\u002Fgetsession.org)** - Session is a fork of Signal, however unlike Signal it does not require a mobile number (or any other personal data) to register, instead each user is identified by a public key. It is also decentraliz[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fencrypted-messaging\u002Fsession \"View full Session report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fsimplex.chat\u002Fimg\u002Fnew\u002Flogo-symbol-light.svg' width='14' alt='' \u002F> SimpleX](https:\u002F\u002Fsimplex.chat\u002F)** - Simplex is gaining popularity as a secure and private messaging app renowned for its robust encryption protocol without user IDs or phone numbers and this improves your privacy. Simplex offers instant[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fencrypted-messaging\u002Fsimplex \"View full SimpleX report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fxmpp.org\u002Fapple-touch-icon.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> XMPP](https:\u002F\u002Fxmpp.org)** - XMPP, also known as Jabber, is an open standard for decentralized messaging that has been widely used for decades. It has actually been the basis upon which WhatsApp, Facebook's Chat and Google's Talk[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fencrypted-messaging\u002Fxmpp \"View full XMPP report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fmatrix.org\u002Fassets\u002Ffavicon.ico' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Matrix](https:\u002F\u002Fmatrix.org)** - Matrix is a decentralized open network for secure communications, with E2E encryption with Olm and Megolm. Along with the [Element](https:\u002F\u002Felement.io\u002F) client, it supports VOIP + video calling and IM + group chats. Since M[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fencrypted-messaging\u002Fmatrix \"View full Matrix report\") \n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>⚠️ \u003Cb>Word of Warning\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> Many messaging apps claim to be secure, but if they are not open source, then this cannot be verified - and they **should not be trusted**. This applies to [Telegram](https:\u002F\u002Ftelegram.org), [Threema](https:\u002F\u002Fthreema.ch), [Cypher](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.goldenfrog.com\u002Fcyphr), [Wickr](https:\u002F\u002Fwickr.com\u002F), [Silent Phone](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.silentcircle.com\u002Fproducts-and-solutions\u002Fsilent-phone\u002F) and [Viber](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.viber.com\u002F), to name a few - these apps should not be used to communicate any sensitive data. [Wire](https:\u002F\u002Fwire.com\u002F) has also been removed, due to a [recent acquisition](https:\u002F\u002Fblog.privacytools.io\u002Fdelisting-wire\u002F)\n\n\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>✳️ \u003Cb>Notable Mentions\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> - [Chat Secure](https:\u002F\u002Fchatsecure.org)\n> - [KeyBase](https:\u002F\u002Fkeybase.io\u002F) - Allows encrypted real-time chat, group chats, and public and private file sharing. It also has some nice features around cryptographically proving social identities, and makes PGP signing, encrypting and decrypting messages easy. However, since it was [acquired by Zoom](https:\u002F\u002Fkeybase.io\u002Fblog\u002Fkeybase-joins-zoom) in 2020, it has no longer been receiving regular updates.\n> - [OpenPGP](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.openpgp.org) - can be used over existing chat networks (such as email or message boards). It provides cryptographic privacy and authentication, PGP is used to encrypt messages.\u003Cbr \u002F> **Note\u002F Issues with PGP**  PGP is [not easy](https:\u002F\u002Frestoreprivacy.com\u002Flet-pgp-die\u002F) to use for beginners, and could lead to human error\u002F mistakes being made, which would be overall much worse than if an alternate, simpler system was used. Do not use [32-bit key IDs](https:\u002F\u002Fevil32.com\u002F) - they are too short to be secure. There have also been vulnerabilities found in the OpenPGP and S\u002FMIME, defined in [EFAIL](https:\u002F\u002Fefail.de\u002F), so although it still considered secure for general purpose use, for general chat, it may be better to use an encrypted messaging or email app instead.\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cp align=\"right\">\u003Csup>\u003Ca href=\"#top\">⬆️ [Back to Top]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fsub>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n---\n\n### P2P Messaging\n\nWith [Peer-to-Peer](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FPeer-to-peer) networks, there are no central server, so there is nothing that can be raided, shut-down or forced to turn over data. There are P2P networks available that are open source, E2E encrypted, routed through Tor services, totally anonymous and operate without the collection of metadata.\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fbriarproject.org\u002Fimg\u002Fbriar_logo_circle.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Briar](https:\u002F\u002Fbriarproject.org)** - Tor-based Android app for P2P encrypted messaging and forums. Where content is stored securely on your device (not in the cloud). It also allows you to connect directly with nearby contacts, without i[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fp2p-messaging\u002Fbriar \"View full Briar report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ricochetrefresh.net\u002Fapple-touch-icon.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Ricochet Refresh](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ricochetrefresh.net)** - Desktop instant messenger, that uses the Tor network to rendezvous with your contacts without revealing your identity, location\u002F IP or meta data. There are no servers to monitor, censor, or hack so Ri[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fp2p-messaging\u002Fricochet-refresh \"View full Ricochet Refresh report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fjami.net\u002Fassets\u002Fimages\u002Ffavicon\u002Fapple-touch-icon-57x57.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Jami](https:\u002F\u002Fjami.net)** - P2P encrypted chat network with cross-platform GNU client apps. Jami supports audio and video calls, screen sharing, conference hosting and instant messaging. \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Ftox.chat\u002Ftheme\u002Fimg\u002Ffavicon.ico' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Tox & qTox client](https:\u002F\u002Ftox.chat)** - Open source, encrypted, distributed chat network, with clients for desktop and mobile - see [supported clients](https:\u002F\u002Ftox.chat\u002Fclients.html). Clearly documented code and multiple language bindings make it easy for developers to int[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fp2p-messaging\u002Ftox-and-qtox-client \"View full Tox & qTox client report\") \n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>✳️ \u003Cb>Notable Mentions\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> - [Cwtch](https:\u002F\u002Fcwtch.im)\n> - [BitMessage](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002FBitmessage\u002FPyBitmessage)\n> - [RetroShare](https:\u002F\u002Fretroshare.cc)\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cp align=\"right\">\u003Csup>\u003Ca href=\"#top\">⬆️ [Back to Top]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fsub>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n---\n\n### Encrypted Email\n\nEmail is not secure - your messages can be easily intercepted and read. Corporations scan the content of your mail, to build up a profile of you, either to show you targeted ads or to sell onto third-parties. Through the [Prism Program](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FPRISM_(surveillance_program)), the government also has full access to your emails (if not end-to-end encrypted) - this applies to Gmail, Outlook Mail, Yahoo Mail, GMX, ZoHo, iCloud, AOL and more.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr> For a more details comparison of email providers, see [email-comparison.as93.net](https:\u002F\u002Femail-comparison.as93.net\u002F)\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fforwardemail.net\u002Fimg\u002Fandroid-chrome-192x192.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Forward Email](https:\u002F\u002Fforwardemail.net)** - A 100% open-source, privacy-focused email service with quantum-safe encrypted SQLite mailboxes (sandboxed and portable). Supports IMAP, POP3, SMTP, CalDAV (calendars), and CardDAV (contacts). Features[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fencrypted-email\u002Fforward-email \"View full Forward Email report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fproton.me\u002Ffavicons\u002Fandroid-chrome-192x192.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> ProtonMail](https:\u002F\u002Fprotonmail.com)** - An end-to-end encrypted anonymous email service. ProtonMail has a modern easy-to-use and customizable UI, as well as fast, secure native mobile apps. ProtonMail has all the features that you'd expect[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fencrypted-email\u002Fprotonmail \"View full ProtonMail report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Ftuta.com\u002Fresources\u002Ffavicon\u002Flogo-favicon.svg' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Tuta](https:\u002F\u002Ftuta.com)** - Free and open source email service based in Germany. It has a basic intuitive UI, secure native mobile apps and desktop email clients, anonymous signup, and an encrypted calendar. Tuta has a full-feat[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fencrypted-email\u002Ftuta \"View full Tuta report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fmailfence.com\u002Fc\u002Fmailfence\u002Fimages\u002Ffavicon\u002Fandroid-chrome-192x192.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Mailfence](https:\u002F\u002Fmailfence.com?src=digitald)** - Mailfence supports OpenPGP so that you can manually exchange encryption keys independently from the Mailfence servers, putting you in full control. Mailfence has a simple UI, similar to that of Outloo[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fencrypted-email\u002Fmailfence \"View full Mailfence report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fi.ibb.co\u002FzJtHBTZ\u002Fmailfence.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> MailBox.org](https:\u002F\u002Fmailbox.org)** - A Berlin-based, eco-friendly secure mail provider. There is no free plan, the standard service costs €12\u002Fyear. You can use your own domain, with the option of a [catch-all alias](https:\u002F\u002Fkb.mailbox.org\u002Fdisplay\u002FMBOKBEN\u002FUsing+catch-all+alias+with+own+domain). They provide good acco[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fencrypted-email\u002Fmailbox.org \"View full MailBox.org report\") \n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>⚠️ \u003Cb>Word of Warning\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> - When using an end-to-end encryption technology like OpenPGP, some metadata\nin the email header will not be encrypted.\n- OpenPGP also does not support Forward secrecy, which means if either\nyour or the recipient's private key is ever stolen, all previous messages\nencrypted with it will be exposed. You should take great care to keep your\nprivate keys safe.\n\n\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>✳️ \u003Cb>Notable Mentions\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> - [HushMail](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hushmail.com)\n> - [Soverin](https:\u002F\u002Fsoverin.net)\n> - [StartMail](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.startmail.com)\n> - [Posteo](https:\u002F\u002Fposteo.de)\n> - [Disroot](https:\u002F\u002Fdisroot.org\u002Fen)\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cp align=\"right\">\u003Csup>\u003Ca href=\"#top\">⬆️ [Back to Top]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fsub>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n---\n\n### Email Clients\n\nEmail clients are the programs used to interact with the mail server. For hosted email, then the web and mobile clients provided by your email service are usually adequate, and may be the most secure option. For self-hosted email, you will need to install and configure mail clients for web, desktop or mobile. A benefit of using an IMAP client, is that you will always have an offline backup of all email messages (which can then be encrypted and archived), and many applications let you aggregate multiple mailboxes for convenience. Desktop mail clients are not vulnerable to the common browser attacks, that their web app counterparts are.\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thunderbird.net\u002Fmedia\u002Fimg\u002Fthunderbird\u002Fios-icon-180.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Mozilla Thunderbird](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thunderbird.net)** - Free and open source email application developed and backed by Mozilla -it's secure, private easy and customizable. As of V 78.2.1 encryption is built in, and the [TorBirdy](https:\u002F\u002Ftrac.torproject.org\u002Fprojects\u002Ftor\u002Fwiki\u002Ftorbirdy) extension routes all traffic[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Femail-clients\u002Fmozilla-thunderbird \"View full Mozilla Thunderbird report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fwww.emclient.com\u002Ffavicon.ico' width='14' alt='' \u002F> eM Client](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.emclient.com)** - Productivity-based email client, for Windows and MacOS. eM Client has a clean user interface, snappy performance and good compatibility. There is a paid version, with some handy features, including sn[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Femail-clients\u002Fem-client \"View full eM Client report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fsnappymail.eu\u002Fstatic\u002Fimg\u002Flogo-256x256.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> SnappyMail](https:\u002F\u002Fsnappymail.eu)** - Simple, modern, fast web-based mail client. This is an IMAP-only fork of [RainLoop](http:\u002F\u002Fwww.rainloop.net) that mitigates a severe [RainLoop vulnerability](https:\u002F\u002Fthehackernews.com\u002F2022\u002F04\u002Funpatched-bug-in-rainloop-webmail-could.html) and adds several new [features](https:\u002F\u002Fsnappymail.eu\u002Fcomparison).[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Femail-clients\u002Fsnappymail \"View full SnappyMail report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Froundcube.net\u002Fimages\u002Froundcube_logo_icon.svg' width='14' alt='' \u002F> RoundCube](https:\u002F\u002Froundcube.net)** - Browser-based multilingual IMAP client with an application-like user interface. It provides full functionality you expect from an email client, including MIME support, address book, folder manipulatio[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Femail-clients\u002Froundcube \"View full RoundCube report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fraw.githubusercontent.com\u002FM66B\u002FFairEmail\u002Fmaster\u002Fapp\u002Fsrc\u002Fmain\u002Fic_launcher-web.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> FairEmail](https:\u002F\u002Femail.faircode.eu)** - Open source, fully-featured and easy mail client for Android. Supports unlimited accounts and email addresses with the option for a unified inbox. Clean user interface, with a dark mode option, it is[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Femail-clients\u002Ffairemail \"View full FairEmail report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fk9mail.app\u002Fassets\u002Fimg\u002Fk9-logo.svg' width='14' alt='' \u002F> K-9 Mail](https:\u002F\u002Fk9mail.app)** - K-9 (or Thunderbird for Android) is open source, very well supported and trusted - k9 has been around for nearly as long as Android itself! It supports multiple accounts, search, IMAP push email, mult[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Femail-clients\u002Fk-9-mail \"View full K-9 Mail report\") \n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>⚠️ \u003Cb>Word of Warning\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> One disadvantage of mail clients, is that many of them do not support 2FA, so it is important to keep your device secured and encrypted\n\n\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cp align=\"right\">\u003Csup>\u003Ca href=\"#top\">⬆️ [Back to Top]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fsub>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n---\n\n### Mail Forwarding\n\nRevealing your real email address online can put you at risk. Email aliasing allows messages to be sent to [anything]@my-domain.com and still land in your primary inbox. This protects your real email address from being revealed. Aliases are generated automatically, the first time they are used. This approach lets you identify which provider leaked your email address, and block an alias with 1-click.\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Faddy.io\u002Fapple-touch-icon.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Addy](https:\u002F\u002Faddy.io)** - An open source anonymous email forwarding service, allowing you to create unlimited email aliases. Has a free plan. \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002F33mail.com\u002Ffavicon.ico' width='14' alt='' \u002F> 33Mail](http:\u002F\u002F33mail.com)** - A long-standing aliasing service. As well as receiving, 33Mail also lets you reply to forwarded addresses anonymously. Free plan, as well as Premium plan ($1\u002F month) if you'd like to use a custom doma[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fmail-forwarding\u002F33mail \"View full 33Mail report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fsimplelogin.io\u002Ffavicon.ico' width='14' alt='' \u002F> SimpleLogin](https:\u002F\u002Fsimplelogin.io)** - Fully open source (view on [GitHub](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fsimple-login)) alias service with many additional features. Can be self-hosted, or the managed version has a free plan, as well as hosted premium option ($2.99\u002F month) for using cu[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fmail-forwarding\u002Fsimplelogin \"View full SimpleLogin report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Frelay.firefox.com\u002Ffavicon.svg' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Firefox Private Relay](https:\u002F\u002Frelay.firefox.com)** - Developed and managed by Mozilla, Relay is a Firefox addon, that lets you make an email alias with 1 click, and have all messages forwarded onto your personal email. Relay is totally free to use, and[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fmail-forwarding\u002Ffirefox-private-relay \"View full Firefox Private Relay report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fforwardemail.net\u002Fimg\u002Fandroid-chrome-192x192.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> ForwardEmail](https:\u002F\u002Fforwardemail.net)** - Simple open source catch-all email forwarding service. Easy to self-host (see on [GitHub](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fforwardemail\u002Ffree-email-forwarding)), or the hosted version has a free plan as well as a ($3\u002Fmonth) premium plan.[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fmail-forwarding\u002Fforwardemail \"View full ForwardEmail report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fproton.me\u002Ffavicons\u002Fandroid-chrome-192x192.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> ProtonMail](https:\u002F\u002Fprotonmail.com\u002Fpricing)** - If you already have ProtonMail's Professional (€8\u002Fmonth) or Visionary (€30\u002Fmonth) package, then an implementation of this feature is available via the Catch-All Email feature. \n\n\u003Cp align=\"right\">\u003Csup>\u003Ca href=\"#top\">⬆️ [Back to Top]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fsub>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n---\n\n### Email Security Tools\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Ficon.horse\u002Ficon\u002Fwww.emailprivacytester.com' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Email Privacy Tester](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.emailprivacytester.com\u002F)** - Quick tool, that enables you to test whether your mail client \"reads\" your emails before you've opened them, and also checks what analytics, read-receipts or other tracking data your mail client allow[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Femail-security-tools\u002Femail-privacy-tester \"View full Email Privacy Tester report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Faddons.thunderbird.net\u002Fuser-media\u002Faddon_icons\u002F438\u002F438634-64.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> DKIM Verifier](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.thunderbird.net\u002Fen-US\u002Fthunderbird\u002Faddon\u002Fdkim-verifier\u002F?collection_id=a5557f08-eafd-7a39-81c6-09127da790f7)** - Verifies DKIM signatures and shows the result in the e-mail header, in order to help spot spoofed emails (which do not come from the domain that they claim to). \n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>✳️ \u003Cb>Notable Mentions\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> If you are using ProtonMail, then the [ProtonMail Bridge](https:\u002F\u002Fprotonmail.com\u002Fbridge\u002Fthunderbird) enables you to sync & backup your emails to your own desktop mail client. It works well with Thunderbird, Microsoft Outlook and others\n> \u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cp align=\"right\">\u003Csup>\u003Ca href=\"#top\">⬆️ [Back to Top]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fsub>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n---\n\n### VOIP Clients\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mumble.info\u002Fcss\u002Fapple-touch-icon.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Mumble](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mumble.info\u002F)** - Open source, low-latency, high quality voice chat software. You can host your own server, or use a hosted instance, there are client applications for Windows, MacOS and Linux as well as third-party ap[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fvoip-clients\u002Fmumble \"View full Mumble report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Ff-droid.org\u002Frepo\u002Forg.linphone\u002Fen-US\u002Ficon_G0LG_yfcg9OhsnG4KMctTmcSa71iC8v2lFsDerfB_9s=.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Linphone](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linphone.org)** - Open source audio, video and IM groups with E2E encryption and built-in media server. [SIP](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSession_Initiation_Protocol)-based evolving to [RCS](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FRich_Communication_Services). Native apps for Android, iOS, Windows, GNU\u002FLinux and MacOS.[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fvoip-clients\u002Flinphone \"View full Linphone report\") \n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>✳️ \u003Cb>Notable Mentions\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> - [SpoofCard](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.spoofcard.com) - Lets you make anonymous phone calls + voicemail, but not open source and limited information on security (avoid sending any secure info).\n> - [MicroSip](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsip.org) - An open source portable SIP softphone for Windows based on PJSIP stack\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cp align=\"right\">\u003Csup>\u003Ca href=\"#top\">⬆️ [Back to Top]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fsub>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n---\n\n### Virtual Phone Numbers\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fi.ibb.co\u002F2t4MBFj\u002Fapple-touch-icon.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> SMSPool](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.smspool.net)** - Don't feel comfortable giving out your phone number? Protect your online identity by using our one-time-use non-VoIP phone numbers. We support over 50+ countries and support over 300+ services. \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fsilent.link\u002Fstatic\u002Ffavicon\u002Fapple-icon-114x114.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Silent.link](https:\u002F\u002Fsilent.link\u002F)** - Anonymous eSIM for sending \u002F receiving SMS, incoming calls and 4G \u002F 5G internet + world-wide roaming. No data is required at sign-up. Affordable pricing, with payments and top-ups accepted in BTC. Req[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fvirtual-phone-numbers\u002Fsilent.link \"View full Silent.link report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fcrypton.sh\u002Fassets\u002Fshared\u002Ficons\u002Ffavicon-32x32.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Crypton.sh](https:\u002F\u002Fcrypton.sh\u002F)** - Physical SIM card in the cloud, for sending + receiving SMS messages. Messages are encrypted using your chosen private key. Includes a web interface, as well as an API for interacting with it from any[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fvirtual-phone-numbers\u002Fcrypton.sh \"View full Crypton.sh report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fjmp.chat\u002Fstatic\u002Fjmp.svg' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Jmp.chat](https:\u002F\u002Fjmp.chat\u002F)** - Phone number for incoming + outgoing calls and messages, provided by Soprani. Works with Jabber, Matrix, Snikket, XMPP or any SIP client. Pricing starts at $4.99 \u002F month. Only available in the US and[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fvirtual-phone-numbers\u002Fjmp.chat \"View full Jmp.chat report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fi.ibb.co\u002FDgwr4Z0\u002Fmonero-sms.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> MoneroSMS](https:\u002F\u002Fmonerosms.com)** - Anonymous SMS service able to activate accounts. Accessible over web, CLI, or email. Pricing starts at $3.60 \u002F month. The service is in beta as of 2022. \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fpikasim.com\u002Fimg\u002Fpika-transparent.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> PikaSim](https:\u002F\u002Fpikasim.com)** - Privacy-focused eSIM provider for 170+ countries, with instant eSIM delivery. No account, ID, email needed, and accepts crypto via a self-hosted BTCPay Server. \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fnadanada.me\u002Ffavicon.ico' width='14' alt='' \u002F> nadanada](https:\u002F\u002Fnadanada.me)** - Disposable (20-min) and extendable rental (3-month) phone numbers for anonymous SMS verification, plus anonymous eSIM data plans for 200+ countries. No account, no email, no KYC. Pay with Bitcoin, Mon[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fvirtual-phone-numbers\u002Fnadanada \"View full nadanada report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fgit.narayana.im\u002Favatars\u002F72d9e4a07b9e42917b7face86d544517' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Narayana](https:\u002F\u002Fnarayana.im)** - Anonymous physical SIMs, eSIMs, VoIP phone numbers, and other advanced features. Inbound\u002Foutbound calls, SMS and roaming internet. Very private, has a Tor mirror, accepts crypto, doesn't KYC and you c[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fvirtual-phone-numbers\u002Fnarayana \"View full Narayana report\") \n\n\u003Cp align=\"right\">\u003Csup>\u003Ca href=\"#top\">⬆️ [Back to Top]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fsub>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n---\n\n### Team Collaboration\n\nNow more than ever we are relying on software to help with team collaboration. Unfortunately many popular options, such as [Slack](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wired.co.uk\u002Farticle\u002Fslack-privacy-settings-notifications), [Microsoft Teams](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wired.co.uk\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-teams-meeting-data-privacy), [Google for Work](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wired.com\u002Fstory\u002Fgoogle-tracks-you-privacy\u002F) and [Discord](https:\u002F\u002Fcybernews.com\u002Fprivacy\u002Fdiscord-privacy-tips-that-you-should-use-in-2020\u002F) all come with some serious privacy implications.\u003Cbr> Typical features of team collaboration software includes: instant messaging, closed and open group messaging, voice and video conference calling, file sharing\u002F file drop, and some level or scheduling functionality.\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fplay-lh.googleusercontent.com\u002FwGn6UxVJUVWBOEAR_864Y_TG42iCsr8Ls3xmLoT4oOimSo6lk2_2gfBATqNDNmArKzQ' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Rocket.Chat](https:\u002F\u002Frocket.chat)** - Easy-to-deploy, self-hosted team collaboration platform with stable, feature-rich cross-platform client apps. The UI is fast, good looking and intuitive, so very little technical experience is needed[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fteam-collaboration\u002Frocket.chat \"View full Rocket.Chat report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fretroshare.cc\u002Fimg\u002Fretroshare-symbol.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> RetroShare](https:\u002F\u002Fretroshare.cc\u002F)** - Secure group communications, with the option to be used over Tor or I2P. Fast intuitive group and 1-to-1 chats with text and rich media using decentralized chat rooms, with a mail feature for deliveri[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fteam-collaboration\u002Fretroshare \"View full RetroShare report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Felement.io\u002Fimages\u002Ffavicon.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Element](https:\u002F\u002Felement.io\u002F)** - Privacy-focused messenger using the Matrix protocol. The Element client allows for group chat rooms, media sharing voice and video group calls. \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dlf.pt\u002Fdfpng\u002Fmiddlepng\u002F60-606143_internet-relay-chat-irc-logo-hd-png-download.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Internet Relay Chat](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FIRC)** - An IRC-based solution is another option, being decentralized there is no point of failure, and it's easy to self-host. However it's important to keep security in mind while configuring your IRC instan[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fcommunication\u002Fteam-collaboration\u002Finternet-relay-chat \"View full Internet Relay Chat report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Favatars.githubusercontent.com\u002Fu\u002F9828093' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Mattermost](https:\u002F\u002Fmattermost.org\u002F)** - Mattermost has an open source edition, which can be self-hosted. It makes a good Slack alternative, with native desktop, mobile and web apps and a wide variety of integrations. \n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>✳️ \u003Cb>Notable Mentions\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> Some chat platforms allow for cross-platform group chats, voice and video conferencing, but without the additional collaboration features. For example, [Tox](https:\u002F\u002Ftox.chat\u002F), [Session](https:\u002F\u002Fgetsession.org\u002F), [Ricochet](https:\u002F\u002Fricochet.im\u002F), [Mumble](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mumble.info\u002F) and [Jami](https:\u002F\u002Fjami.net\u002F).\u003Cbr> For Conferences, [OSEM](https:\u002F\u002Fosem.io) is an open source all-in-one conference management tool, providing Registration, Schedules, Live and Recorded Sessions, Paper Submissions, Marketing Pages and Administration.\n> \u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cp align=\"right\">\u003Csup>\u003Ca href=\"#top\">⬆️ [Back to Top]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fsub>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n---\n\n## Security Tools\n\n### Browser Extensions\n\nThe following browser add-ons give you better control over what content is able to be loaded and executed while your browsing.\u003Cbr> Before installing anything, you should read the Word of Warning section below.\n\n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fi.ibb.co\u002F8Y1ds5X\u002Fprivacy-badger.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Privacy Badger](https:\u002F\u002Fprivacybadger.org\u002F)** - Blocks invisible trackers, in order to stop advertisers and other third-parties from secretly tracking where you go and what pages you look at. **Download**: [Chrome](https:\u002F\u002Fchrome.google.com\u002Fwebstore\u002Fdetail\u002Fprivacy-badger\u002Fpkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp) - [Firefox](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fen-GB\u002Ffirefox\u002Faddon\u002Fprivacy-badger17\u002F)[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fprivacy-badger \"View full Privacy Badger report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fraw.githubusercontent.com\u002Fgorhill\u002FuBlock\u002Fmaster\u002Fsrc\u002Fimg\u002Fublock.svg' width='14' alt='' \u002F> uBlock Origin](https:\u002F\u002Fublockorigin.com)** - Block ads, trackers and malware sites. **Download**: [Chrome](https:\u002F\u002Fchrome.google.com\u002Fwebstore\u002Fdetail\u002Fublock-origin\u002Fcjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en-GB) - [Firefox](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fen-GB\u002Ffirefox\u002Faddon\u002Fublock-origin\u002F)[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fublock-origin \"View full uBlock Origin report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002Fc5co_NoLmEt48VC_yVp0JgKcgd83yiq_CdekGaOlBBfD5WII5mjxngERgikcQd4P56uoX9epiknU5ktXadPqj2EEVsE' width='14' alt='' \u002F> ScriptSafe](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.andryou.com\u002Fscriptsafe)** - Allows you to block the execution of certain scripts. **Download**: [Chrome](https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Fscriptsafe\u002Foiigbmnaadbkfbmpbfijlflahbdbdgdf) - [Opera](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.opera.com\u002Fen\u002Fextensions\u002Fdetails\u002Fscriptsafe-2\u002F)[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fscriptsafe \"View full ScriptSafe report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fuser-media\u002Faddon_icons\u002F782\u002F782160-64.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Firefox Multi-Account Containers](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002Faddon\u002Fmulti-account-containers\u002F)** - Firefox Multi-Account Containers lets you keep parts of your online life separated into color-coded tabs that preserve your privacy. Cookies are separated by container, allowing you to use the web wit[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Ffirefox-multi-account-containers \"View full Firefox Multi-Account Containers report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002Fn4XZC3SfmhMnrIwR1256Cmx5d51OaJImxBtJqaTQnNuWD7xqAgGI2LmAXQk6O1CffLzFNSiTqIO-ZxMCJIGTuKcG=s60' width='14' alt='' \u002F> WebRTC-Leak-Prevent](https:\u002F\u002Fdiafygi.github.io\u002Fwebrtc-ips)** - Provides user control over WebRTC privacy settings in Chromium, in order to prevent WebRTC leaks. **Download**: [Chrome](https:\u002F\u002Fchrome.google.com\u002Fwebstore\u002Fdetail\u002Fwebrtc-leak-prevent\u002Feiadekoaikejlgdbkbdfeijglgfdalml?hl=en-GB). For Firefox users, you can do this through [browser settings](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.privacytools.io\u002Fbrowsers\u002F#webrtc). Test for WebRTC leaks,[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fwebrtc-leak-prevent \"View full WebRTC-Leak-Prevent report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.webextension.org\u002Ficons\u002Fcanvas-fingerprint-blocker128.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Canvas Fingerprint Blocker](https:\u002F\u002Fadd0n.com\u002Fcanvas-fingerprint-blocker.html)** - Block fingerprint without removing access to HTML5 Canvas element. Canvas fingerprinting is commonly used for tracking, this extension helps to mitigate this through disallowing the browser to generat[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fcanvas-fingerprint-blocker \"View full Canvas Fingerprint Blocker report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fuser-media\u002Faddon_icons\u002F839\u002F839767-64.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> ClearURLs](https:\u002F\u002Fgitlab.com\u002FKevinRoebert\u002FClearUrls)** - This extension will automatically remove tracking elements from the GET parameters of URLs to help protect some privacy **Download**: [Chrome](https:\u002F\u002Fchrome.google.com\u002Fwebstore\u002Fdetail\u002Fclearurls\u002Flckanjgmijmafbedllaakclkaicjfmnk) - [Firefox](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002Faddon\u002Fclearurls\u002F) \u002F [Source](https:\u002F\u002Fgitlab.com\u002FKevinRoebert\u002FClearUrls)[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fclearurls \"View full ClearURLs report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mike-gualtieri.com\u002Ffavicon.ico' width='14' alt='' \u002F> CSS Exfil Protection](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mike-gualtieri.com\u002Fcss-exfil-vulnerability-tester)** - Sanitizes and blocks any CSS rules which may be designed to steal data, in order to guard against Exfil attacks **Download**: [Chrome](https:\u002F\u002Fchrome.google.com\u002Fwebstore\u002Fdetail\u002Fcss-exfil-protection\u002Fibeemfhcbbikonfajhamlkdgedmekifo) - [Firefox](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002Faddon\u002Fcss-exfil-protection\u002F) - [Source](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fmlgualtieri\u002FCSS-Exfil-Protection)[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fcss-exfil-protection \"View full CSS Exfil Protection report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fuser-media\u002Faddon_icons\u002F865\u002F865865-64.png?modified=1520892249' width='14' alt='' \u002F> First Party Isolation](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fmozfreddyb\u002Fwebext-firstpartyisolation)** - Enables the First Party isolation preference (Clicking the Fishbowl icon temporarily disables it) **Download**: [Firefox](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002Faddon\u002Ffirst-party-isolation\u002F) \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fuser-media\u002Faddon_icons\u002F1012\u002F1012731-64.png?modified=e97aa3af' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Privacy-Oriented Origin Policy](https:\u002F\u002Fclaustromaniac.github.io\u002Fpoop)** - Prevent Firefox from sending Origin headers when they are least likely to be necessary, to protect your privacy **Download**: [Firefox](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002Faddon\u002Fprivacy-oriented-origin-policy\u002F) - [Source](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fclaustromaniac\u002Fpoop)[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fprivacy-oriented-origin-policy \"View full Privacy-Oriented Origin Policy report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fcodeberg.org\u002Frepo-avatars\u002F5014-6cc14ee9c85003bda3adb1d71762c306' width='14' alt='' \u002F> LocalCDN](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.localcdn.org\u002F)** - Emulates remote frameworks (e.g. jQuery, Bootstrap, Angular) and delivers them as local resource. Prevents unnecessary 3rd party requests to tracking CDNs **Download**: [Firefox](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002Faddon\u002Flocalcdn-fork-of-decentraleyes\u002F)[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Flocalcdn \"View full LocalCDN report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fuser-media\u002Faddon_icons\u002F521\u002F521554-64.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Decentraleyes](https:\u002F\u002Fdecentraleyes.org)** - Similar to LocalCDN, Serves up local versions of common scripts instead of calling to 3rd-party CDN. Improves privacy and load times. Works out-of-the-box and plays nicely with regular content blocker[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fdecentraleyes \"View full Decentraleyes report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Favatars.githubusercontent.com\u002Fu\u002F342708' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Privacy Essentials](https:\u002F\u002Fduckduckgo.com\u002Fapp)** - Simple extension by DuckDuckGo, which grades the security of each site. **Download**: [Chrome](https:\u002F\u002Fchrome.google.com\u002Fwebstore\u002Fdetail\u002Fduckduckgo-privacy-essent\u002Fbkdgflcldnnnapblkhphbgpggdiikppg?hl=en-GB) \\ [Firefox](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fen-GB\u002Ffirefox\u002Faddon\u002Fduckduckgo-for-firefox\u002F)[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fprivacy-essentials \"View full Privacy Essentials report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002FpC5a_u12RlaLQhJ-5Jz87rtju2s0tCksUfZHvr3JYzAaiYZJfJapmuftodT7wuAedFOHtgxR2BGh_GmKijgiK5bJyA' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Privacy Redirect](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002FSimonBrazell\u002Fprivacy-redirect)** - A simple web extension that redirects Twitter, YouTube, Instagram & Google Maps requests to privacy friendly alternatives **Download**: [Firefox](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002Faddon\u002Fprivacy-redirect\u002F) - [Chrome](https:\u002F\u002Fchrome.google.com\u002Fwebstore\u002Fdetail\u002Fprivacy-redirect\u002Fpmcmeagblkinmogikoikkdjiligflglb)[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fprivacy-redirect \"View full Privacy Redirect report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fi.ibb.co\u002Fhyb1SGK\u002Fuseragent-switcher128.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> User Agent Switcher](https:\u002F\u002Fadd0n.com\u002Fuseragent-switcher.html)** - Spoofs browser's User-Agent string, making it appear that you are on a different device, browser and version to what you are actually using. This alone does very little for privacy, but combined with[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fuser-agent-switcher \"View full User Agent Switcher report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fprivacyspy.org\u002Fstatic\u002Fimg\u002Ffavicon-32x32.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> PrivacySpy](https:\u002F\u002Fprivacyspy.org)** - The companion extension for PrivacySpy.org - an open project that rates, annotates, and archives privacy policies. The extension shows a score for the privacy policy of the current website. **Download**:[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fprivacyspy \"View full PrivacySpy report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fuser-media\u002Faddon_icons\u002F1018\u002F1018256-64.png?modified=9b273331' width='14' alt='' \u002F> HTTPZ](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fclaustromaniac\u002Fhttpz)** - Simplified HTTPS upgrades for Firefox (lightweight alternative to HTTPS-Everywhere) **Download**: [Firefox](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002Faddon\u002Fhttpz\u002F) \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fuser-media\u002Faddon_icons\u002F642\u002F642100-64.png?modified=1597226821' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Skip Redirect](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fsblask\u002Fwebextension-skip-redirect)** - Some web pages use intermediary pages before redirecting to a final page. This add-on tries to extract the final url from the intermediary url and goes there straight away if successful **Download**: [Firefox](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002Faddon\u002Fskip-redirect\u002F)[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fskip-redirect \"View full Skip Redirect report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fi.imgur.com\u002FH9zwf8l.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Web Archives](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fdessant\u002Fweb-archives)** - View archived and cached versions of web pages on 10+ search engines, such as the Wayback Machine, Archive.is, Google etc Useful for checking legitimacy of websites, and viewing change logs **Download**:[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fweb-archives \"View full Web Archives report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fflagfox.files.wordpress.com\u002F2014\u002F02\u002Fflagfoxlogowithname1.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Flagfox](https:\u002F\u002Fflagfox.wordpress.com\u002F)** - Displays a country flag depicting the location of the current website's server, which can be useful to know at a glance. Click icon for more tools such as site safety checks, whois, validation etc **Download**[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fflagfox \"View full Flagfox report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Fstatic.wixstatic.com\u002Fmedia\u002F654565_824403a4d02548d783f8ca81f9e6bf48~mv2.png\u002Fv1\u002Ffill\u002Fw_268,h_264,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto\u002FLogo_Button_TMN.png' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Track Me Not](http:\u002F\u002Ftrackmenot.io)** - Helps protect web searchers from surveillance and data-profiling, through creating meaningless noise and obfuscation, outlined in their [whitepaper](http:\u002F\u002Ftrackmenot.io\u002Fresources\u002Ftrackmenot2009.pdf). Controversial whether or not this is a good approach[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Ftrack-me-not \"View full Track Me Not report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Famiunique.org\u002Ffavicon.ico' width='14' alt='' \u002F> AmIUnique Timeline](https:\u002F\u002Famiunique.org\u002Ftimeline)** - Enables you to better understand the evolution of browser fingerprints (which is what websites use to uniquely identify and track you). **Download**: [Chrome](https:\u002F\u002Fchrome.google.com\u002Fwebstore\u002Fdetail\u002Famiunique\u002Fpigjfndpomdldkmoaiiigpbncemhjeca) - [Firefox](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002Faddon\u002Famiunique)[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Famiunique-timeline \"View full AmIUnique Timeline report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002Fc78SvSl7OD2thLmgX5irlo1tvxGVtkziKTKmp7VByjvvrw2czkP2cFbbRASmopQBV9-PpNBD_NOqt8WIC4JVc0WB3A=s60' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Netcraft Extension](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.netcraft.com\u002Fapps\u002Fbrowser)** - Notifies you when visiting a known or potential phishing site, and detects suspicious JavaScript (including skimmers and miners). Also provides a simple rating for a given site's legitimacy and securi[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Fnetcraft-extension \"View full Netcraft Extension report\") \n- **[\u003Cimg src='https:\u002F\u002Ficon.horse\u002Ficon\u002Flinguister.io' width='14' alt='' \u002F> Linguist](https:\u002F\u002Flinguister.io)** - Linguist is a privacy‑focused translation solution in-browser that has an embedded offline translator and lets users create [custom translators](https:\u002F\u002Flinguister.io\u002Fdocs\u002FCustomTranslator) to use any translation API, even if it's locally deployed[…](https:\u002F\u002Fawesome-privacy.xyz\u002Fsecurity-tools\u002Fbrowser-extensions\u002Flinguist \"View full Linguist report\") \n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>⚠️ \u003Cb>Word of Warning\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> - Having many extensions installed raises entropy, causing your fingerprint to be more unique, hence making tracking easier.\n- Much of the functionality of the above addons can be applied without installing anything, by configuring browser settings yourself. For Firefox this is done in the user.js\n- Be careful when installing unfamiliar browser add-ons, since some can compromise your security and privacy. At the time of writing, the above list were all open source, verified and 'safe' extensions.\n- In most situations, only a few of the above extensions will be needed in combination.\n- See the [arkenfox wiki](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Farkenfox\u002Fuser.js\u002Fwiki\u002F4.1-Extensions) for more information on the obsolescence and purposelessness of many popular extensions, and why you may only need a very limited set.\n\n\n\u003C\u002Fdetails>\n\n\u003Cdetails>\n\u003Csummary>✳️ \u003Cb>Notable Mentions\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\n\n> - [Extension source viewer](https:\u002F\u002Faddons.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002Faddon\u002Fcrxviewer) - A handy extension for viewing the source code of another browser extension, which is a useful tool for verif","awesome-privacy 是一个精心整理的、专注于隐私与安全的软件和服务列表。该项目涵盖了密码管理器、加密通讯工具、浏览器扩展、虚拟私人网络等多类应用，旨在帮助用户迁移至开源且注重隐私保护的应用程序，从而减少大型数据公司、政府及黑客对个人数据的追踪和滥用。它适合任何希望增强在线活动安全性并保护个人信息不被非法获取或出售的个人或组织使用。通过采用这些推荐的服务和技术，用户能够更好地控制自己的数字足迹，并在日益复杂的网络环境中保持匿名性和安全性。",2,"2026-05-12 10:57:23","high_star"]