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Tor Browser DNS Leak Testing

The effectiveness and limitations of using public DNS leak websites to test for DNS leaks in Tor Browser, and the recommended methods by the Tor Project and Whonix for accurate detection.

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Jan 15, 2026
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Which online DNS leak test tools accurately detect leaks for Tor Browser?

Public DNS leak websites—like DNSLeakTest, IPLeak, BrowserLeaks, BrowserScan, SystemDiagnose and Top10VPN’s tester—can reveal whether a browser or client is resolving names through the local ISP or ot...