Your Guide to Secure Web Resources
Daunt Link is an informational portal created to systematize and provide up-to-date links to legitimate services available through alternative access methods, with a special focus on Tor onion services. Our project helps researchers, privacy-focused users, and professionals quickly find secure access points to various information resources in today's complex digital landscape.
Onion services (formerly known as "hidden services") are websites or services that can be accessed through the Tor network. They use the special ".onion" top-level domain, which is not part of the regular internet DNS system. These services offer several key advantages:
Many legitimate organizations maintain onion services for users who require additional privacy or live in regions with internet restrictions:
| Month | Unique Visitors | Page Views | Average Time on Site | Popular Sections | Traffic from Tor (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87,453 | 342,871 | 4 min 32 sec | News Outlets, Social Networks | 68.3% |
| February | 92,108 | 378,642 | 5 min 17 sec | Academic Resources, News Outlets | 72.1% |
| March | 103,645 | 421,936 | 4 min 56 sec | Social Networks, Communication Platforms | 75.6% |
| April | 97,234 | 389,450 | 5 min 03 sec | News Outlets, Privacy Services | 71.9% |
| May | 105,892 | 427,339 | 5 min 21 sec | Academic Resources, Social Networks | 69.8% |
| June | 98,761 | 401,876 | 4 min 49 sec | Communication Platforms, News Outlets | 73.4% |
| July | 89,342 | 365,987 | 4 min 28 sec | Privacy Services, Academic Resources | 77.1% |
| August | 94,567 | 392,671 | 4 min 52 sec | Social Networks, Knowledge Bases | 76.3% |
| September | 112,873 | 467,392 | 5 min 34 sec | News Outlets, Communication Platforms | 79.2% |
| October | 118,432 | 486,534 | 5 min 46 sec | Academic Resources, Privacy Services | 81.5% |
| November | 123,756 | 512,987 | 6 min 12 sec | Social Networks, News Outlets | 83.7% |
| December | 109,876 | 463,421 | 5 min 38 sec | Knowledge Bases, Communication Platforms | 80.2% |
Onion addresses consist of a long string of characters followed by the ".onion" TLD. These addresses are actually public keys that:
To access onion services, users need specialized software:
Daunt Link provides comprehensive educational materials about:
We employ a multi-step verification process to ensure all listed onion services are legitimate and as described.
Regular checks confirm services remain operational, with uptime statistics provided.
For each service, we provide information about all available access methods, including regular web, Tor, I2P, and others.
Resources specifically curated for researchers studying privacy technologies, network security, and censorship resistance.
A system allowing trusted community members to report on service authenticity and quality.
In the near future, Daunt Link plans to:
Daunt Link serves as a bridge between privacy-conscious users and legitimate online services that maintain alternative access points. By focusing on education, verification, and comprehensive resource cataloging, we help ensure that privacy-enhancing technologies remain accessible for legitimate, ethical purposes.