Dark-Web Search
Searching the Dark Web and Deep Web is a valuable intelligence activity that can yield diverse sources of threat intelligence. These resources are useful for identifying early indicators of compromise, monitoring data breaches, and tracking emerging trends in cybercrime.
Note: Darknet and .onion sites change frequently. This list may not be current. Always verify site availability and exercise caution when accessing these resources.
Clearnet Search Engines
Ahmia - Active clearnet and .onion search engine for Tor hidden services. Provides both clearnet access and direct .onion access via Tor Browser.
Dark Search - A clearnet search engine for searching the Dark Web. Actively maintained and functional.
Onion Land Search Engine - A search engine for the Deep Web. Official onion site available here.
TorWhois - Query .onion addresses for information including last seen date, open ports, and running services. Command line usage:
whois -h torwhois.com [onion-address]TheDevilsEye - Search darknet links (.onion domains) from the command line without connecting to the Tor network.
Torch - One of the oldest and largest .onion search engines. Requires Tor Browser to access.
Invisible Internet Project (I2P)
Ahmia I2P - Ahmia's I2P search engine for discovering eepsites. Verified and actively maintained.
IPFS - Interplanetary File System
A peer-to-peer hypermedia protocol designed to preserve and grow humanity's knowledge by making the web upgradeable, resilient, and more open.
IPFS Search - Active search engine for discovering content on IPFS.
Awesome IPFS Datasets - Extensive collection of datasets hosted via IPFS.
Misc Sites and Tools
ImmuniWeb Dark Web Exposure Test - Free test for dark web exposure and phishing detection. Active service.
OnionSearch - Python3 script that scrapes URLs from multiple .onion search engines. GitHub repository available.
TorBot - Open-source intelligence tool for searching and crawling the Dark Web. Active GitHub project.
OnionScan - Tool for investigating the Dark Web by scanning .onion sites for security issues and service fingerprinting. Note: Last updated 2018, but still functional.
Darkdump - Python-based dark web OSINT tool for searching and extracting data. GitHub repository available.
DarkOwl Vision - Commercial dark web intelligence platform. Requires enterprise subscription.
Recorded Future - Enterprise threat intelligence platform with dark web monitoring capabilities. Requires subscription.
Deprecated or Discontinued Tools
Note: These tools are listed for historical reference but are no longer operational, unreliable, or not recommended for use.
Tor2Web (tor2web.org) - Original project discontinued due to security concerns. The concept of .onion-to-web proxies still exists but using them compromises anonymity and security. Not recommended.
KILOS Darknet Search Engine - This marketplace search engine has been seized/taken offline. No longer accessible.
Onion Link (onionlink.online) - This specific URL appears to be defunct. Alternative link directories exist but frequently change.
IACA Darkweb Tools (iaca-darkweb-tools.com) - This resource is no longer reliably accessible and may be discontinued.
Dargle (dargle.net) - Service availability is inconsistent and unreliable. Consider using alternative aggregation platforms.
IPSE (ipse.io) - IPFS search project appears to have stalled/been abandoned. Use IPFS Search instead.
Nekhbet I2P Links - Very outdated directory that hasn't been maintained. Historical reference only.
I2P Search (i2psearch.com) - This service's reliability is questionable. Use Ahmia I2P instead for verified I2P searching.
Onion Search Engine (onionsearchengine.com) - Frequently offline and unreliable. Use Ahmia or Dark Search instead.
OSINT Party RSS Feed (osint.party/api/rss/fresh) - Service status can vary. Verify before relying on it and treat returned onion links as untrusted.
DarkTracer - Service availability has become inconsistent.
SOCRadar DarkMirror - Access to this tool has become limited/restricted.
Flare (flare.io) - Service has undergone changes; verify current availability and offerings.
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