We have long been accustomed to “search engines” and cannot imagine a full-fledged work on the Internet without them. Few remember the days of the resource directories, altavista and astalavista, with their modest numbers. Now the situation is about the same with the Tor network. Today we will figure out how and where to look for information on the darknet.
Everyone who installed the torus browser wondered, what next? Of course, those who put it - did it for a specific purpose. But let's agree right away: the darknet is not only substances and hardcore, it is also free access to information. This is what we will talk about today.
Search in tor
The dark web is more like the 90s internet, search engines work poorly, cross-links between onion sites are rare, Tor is slow, Onion sites change addresses quite often.
Let's start with the search engines.
Ahmia (http://msydqstlz2kzerdg.onion)
One of the best search engines on the darknet, there are many resources in the index. You can even search for i2p. Ahmia searches both domestic and foreign resources. It is an initiative of the non-profit organization Hermes Center for Transparency and Digital Human Rights, which supports Tor and develops the services of anonymous communication Globaleaks and Tor2web. Probably for this reason, there is almost no advertising in this search engine and the results are relevant to the wave.
HayStack (http://haystakvxad7wbk5.onion)
A relatively new, but well-performing search engine. According to their own statements, it is the largest of the existing ones. Why not check their high-profile claims?
Torch (http://xmh57jrzrnw6insl.onion)
The fact that this search engine will find first of all is indicated by its very name.
One of the oldest dark web search engines. The resource has a lot of advertising due to which it exists. The results are far from always relevant, and one query in the SERP may show you something completely different. Nevertheless, digging into the results, you can find useful ones.
Not Evil (http://hss3uro2hsxfogfq.onion)
According to the creators, the search engine database contains more than 28056215 indexes. And looking at the issue, it is difficult to disagree with this. In terms of its functionality and quality, it is absolutely not inferior to competitors. Thanks to sophisticated and constantly improving ranking algorithms, finding the information you need is quite easy.
Candle http://gjobqjj7wyczbqie.onion
Not the most advanced search engine, but it works too. And for the Tor network, this is already important. Perhaps here you will find something that is not on other resources. At least why not give it a try?
Onion Land (http://3bbaaaccczcbdddz.onion)
According to statements on some sites - this project is supported by Tor and Tor2web. Although in practice there are very few useful links in the search results, but there are more than enough fakes and scams diluted with advertising.
Racklet http://iwr4usy33opfclmbyemzbmnwwnmmqpqltezpac7fyqqkdv3mabtm6kqd.onion
New search engine from old hucksters. Not the most famous resource, but it works quickly, the output is good and there is no advertising. If you were looking at the resources described above, why not give it a chance? The slogan of the creators is No profit, no javascript, no logs. I would like to believe ...
OnionLand Search http://3bbaaaccczcbdddz.onion
The search engine boasts an index from more than 60 thousand sites. It exists at the expense of advertising, therefore, in the results, it first gives out sponsored links.
QUO http://quosl6t6c64mnn7d.onion
And one more search engine for the endless expanses of the darknet. Quite good quality of issue and a fairly large index.
Tor66 (http://tor66sewebgixwhcqfnp5inzp5x5uohhdy3kvtnyfxc2e5mxiuh34iid.onion)
A weak search engine, did not cope with any of the tasks assigned to him by me. But if it exists, why not write about it?
Torgle http://torgle5fj664v7pf.onion/torgle
Another search engine. The account is mainly based on the English-speaking underground resources. The index and issue are rather weak. But everything works. The search engine exists at the expense of advertising.
Duckduckgo (https://duckduckgo.com)
Despite rumors of a possible Apple purchase of this platform, duckduckgo still works pretty well both on the clearnet and on the darknet. Try to drive into the search what you need and add onion. However, the same search can be done using google. I think that the results will not be long in coming.
Onion Search Engine http://5u56fjmxu63xcmbk.onion
Another dark web search engine. Despite the fact that their slogan is No cookies, no javascript, no trace. We protect your privacy, search engine results are rather scarce, but at the same time relevant.
Site directories
Runion Wiki http://doe6ypf2fcyznaq5.onion
Catalog of Russian-language resources from Runion.
The Uncensored Hidden Wiki (http://zqktlwi4fecvo6ri.onion/wiki/index.php/Main_Page)
The largest directory of links to resources on the dark web. Here you will find links and links to links. It is a pity that the resource contains mainly foreign resources. However, this is a good place to start your familiarity with the dark web.
And it's all?
No! In fact, the darknet is much more than it seems. And in addition to the obvious (and forbidden) things in the vastness of the dark web, you can find many unique and very informative resources that will help you not only find information that you will never find in the clearnet, but also learn a lot of new things, and not necessarily bad ones.
Everyone who installed the torus browser wondered, what next? Of course, those who put it - did it for a specific purpose. But let's agree right away: the darknet is not only substances and hardcore, it is also free access to information. This is what we will talk about today.
Search in tor
The dark web is more like the 90s internet, search engines work poorly, cross-links between onion sites are rare, Tor is slow, Onion sites change addresses quite often.
Let's start with the search engines.
Ahmia (http://msydqstlz2kzerdg.onion)

One of the best search engines on the darknet, there are many resources in the index. You can even search for i2p. Ahmia searches both domestic and foreign resources. It is an initiative of the non-profit organization Hermes Center for Transparency and Digital Human Rights, which supports Tor and develops the services of anonymous communication Globaleaks and Tor2web. Probably for this reason, there is almost no advertising in this search engine and the results are relevant to the wave.
HayStack (http://haystakvxad7wbk5.onion)

A relatively new, but well-performing search engine. According to their own statements, it is the largest of the existing ones. Why not check their high-profile claims?
Torch (http://xmh57jrzrnw6insl.onion)

The fact that this search engine will find first of all is indicated by its very name.
One of the oldest dark web search engines. The resource has a lot of advertising due to which it exists. The results are far from always relevant, and one query in the SERP may show you something completely different. Nevertheless, digging into the results, you can find useful ones.
Not Evil (http://hss3uro2hsxfogfq.onion)

According to the creators, the search engine database contains more than 28056215 indexes. And looking at the issue, it is difficult to disagree with this. In terms of its functionality and quality, it is absolutely not inferior to competitors. Thanks to sophisticated and constantly improving ranking algorithms, finding the information you need is quite easy.
Candle http://gjobqjj7wyczbqie.onion

Not the most advanced search engine, but it works too. And for the Tor network, this is already important. Perhaps here you will find something that is not on other resources. At least why not give it a try?
Onion Land (http://3bbaaaccczcbdddz.onion)

According to statements on some sites - this project is supported by Tor and Tor2web. Although in practice there are very few useful links in the search results, but there are more than enough fakes and scams diluted with advertising.
Racklet http://iwr4usy33opfclmbyemzbmnwwnmmqpqltezpac7fyqqkdv3mabtm6kqd.onion

New search engine from old hucksters. Not the most famous resource, but it works quickly, the output is good and there is no advertising. If you were looking at the resources described above, why not give it a chance? The slogan of the creators is No profit, no javascript, no logs. I would like to believe ...
OnionLand Search http://3bbaaaccczcbdddz.onion

The search engine boasts an index from more than 60 thousand sites. It exists at the expense of advertising, therefore, in the results, it first gives out sponsored links.
QUO http://quosl6t6c64mnn7d.onion

And one more search engine for the endless expanses of the darknet. Quite good quality of issue and a fairly large index.
Tor66 (http://tor66sewebgixwhcqfnp5inzp5x5uohhdy3kvtnyfxc2e5mxiuh34iid.onion)

A weak search engine, did not cope with any of the tasks assigned to him by me. But if it exists, why not write about it?
Torgle http://torgle5fj664v7pf.onion/torgle

Another search engine. The account is mainly based on the English-speaking underground resources. The index and issue are rather weak. But everything works. The search engine exists at the expense of advertising.
Duckduckgo (https://duckduckgo.com)

Despite rumors of a possible Apple purchase of this platform, duckduckgo still works pretty well both on the clearnet and on the darknet. Try to drive into the search what you need and add onion. However, the same search can be done using google. I think that the results will not be long in coming.
Onion Search Engine http://5u56fjmxu63xcmbk.onion

Another dark web search engine. Despite the fact that their slogan is No cookies, no javascript, no trace. We protect your privacy, search engine results are rather scarce, but at the same time relevant.
Site directories
Runion Wiki http://doe6ypf2fcyznaq5.onion

Catalog of Russian-language resources from Runion.
The Uncensored Hidden Wiki (http://zqktlwi4fecvo6ri.onion/wiki/index.php/Main_Page)

The largest directory of links to resources on the dark web. Here you will find links and links to links. It is a pity that the resource contains mainly foreign resources. However, this is a good place to start your familiarity with the dark web.
And it's all?
No! In fact, the darknet is much more than it seems. And in addition to the obvious (and forbidden) things in the vastness of the dark web, you can find many unique and very informative resources that will help you not only find information that you will never find in the clearnet, but also learn a lot of new things, and not necessarily bad ones.