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OnionShare
onionshare · v2.6.4
3
8.0
Securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends
brew install --cask onionshare 27
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Install trend
Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v2.6.424d ago2.6.3→2.6.4
Review
Mar 10, 2026OnionShare is a secure and anonymous file-sharing tool that leverages the Tor network, allowing users to share files, host websites, and communicate privately. It is ideal for those prioritizing privacy and security.
Enables secure, anonymous sharing of files and hosting of websites using the Tor network.
Maturity: The project is mature with significant community support, though it has a notable number of open issues.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight positive reception with high engagement, while Reddit has no mentions.
Pros
- + High level of security and anonymity
- + Versatile sharing options including file transfer, website hosting, and chat
- + Strong community and developer support
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Significant number of open GitHub issues
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown
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