How popular isTor Browser?
In September 2026, people searched for Tor Browser by name about 823,000 times worldwide, a 17.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.8% of all global web browser searches, placing Tor Browser seventh out of eight browsers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about web browsers, Tor Browser appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the eight.
Tor Browser is the seventh most searched of 8 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
BraveShare of searches 23.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Google ChromeShare of searches 23.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SafariShare of searches 19.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
FirefoxShare of searches 15.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Tor BrowserShare of searches 3.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top web browsers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tor Browser was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Tor Browser is the sixth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Google Chrome1st
- Firefox2nd
- Brave3rd
Microsoft Edge4th- Safari5th
- Tor Browser6th
Vivaldi7th
Opera8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Brave5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Google Chrome5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Firefox5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Safari4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Microsoft Edge4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Tor Browser2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Vivaldi2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Opera1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about web browsers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which web browser should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best web browsers?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best web browser for everyday browsing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“web browsers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“browser for privacy”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Which web browsers compete with Tor Browser?
Share of searches by month for Brave, Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Tor Browser. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Brave | Google Chrome | Safari | Firefox | Opera | Microsoft Edge | Tor Browser | Vivaldi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 19.4% | 29% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.52% |
| Nov 2025 | 16.6% | 30.4% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.45% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.6% | 29.3% | 19.6% | 13.1% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 18.7% | 28% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 10.3% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.62% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.8% | 26.6% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.72% |
| Mar 2026 | 19.9% | 24.4% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 4% | 4% | 0.54% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.8% | 26.7% | 17.9% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.48% |
| May 2026 | 20.5% | 25.1% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 11.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.55% |
| Jun 2026 | 21.1% | 25.8% | 21.1% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.57% |
| Jul 2026 | 21% | 25.7% | 21% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.46% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.5% | 24.5% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 9% | 4% | 4% | 0.44% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.3% | 23.3% | 19.1% | 15.6% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.42% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 23.3% | 5M | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.3% | 5M | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.1% | 4.1M | 0% | -1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 15.6% | 3.4M | +22.3% | +2.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10.5% | 2.2M | +22.4% | +1.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.8% | 823K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.8% | 823K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.42% | 90.5K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Brave23.3%
Held 1st. 5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
23.3%
Held 2nd. 5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
3.
Safari19.1%
Held 3rd. 4.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
4.
Firefox15.6%
Held 4th. 3.4M estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
5.
Opera10.5%
Held 5th. 2.2M estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
3.8%
Held 6th. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.8%
Held 7th. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
8.
Vivaldi0.42%
Held 8th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Tor Browser changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tor Browser worldwide fell from 1M to 823K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tor Browser’s share of searches among web browsers worldwide decreased from 4.7% to 3.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tor Browser’s share of searches among web browsers worldwide peaked at 4.7% in October 2025 and was lowest at 3.5% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tor Browser fell from 6th to 7th among web browsers worldwide.
How did search popularity change for web browsers worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Firefox gained share of searches among web browsers worldwide, from 13.4% to 15.6%.
In September 2026, Opera gained share of searches among web browsers worldwide, from 9% to 10.5%.
In September 2026, Brave lost share of searches among web browsers worldwide, from 24.5% to 23.3%.
In September 2026, Google Chrome lost share of searches among web browsers worldwide, from 24.5% to 23.3%.
In September 2026, Safari lost share of searches among web browsers worldwide, from 20.1% to 19.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Vivaldi worldwide fell 17.7% over 12 measured months, from 110K to 90.5K in September 2026.
How are Tor Browser’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tor Browser’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- tor browser
Who owns Tor Browser?
Tor Browser is owned by The Tor Project. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by The Tor Project.
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