Vortex market · live gate

One checked Vortex link. One button.

The Vortex market onion sits behind the big button below and unlocks only after the address has been checked. Three Vortex mirror slots wait underneath for busy hours.

Vortex market onion: Vortex main onion · Offline check

Link pending

The primary vortex market onion. The button unlocks once the address has been matched with a checked, dated source.

Mirror AVortex mirror · Offline check Link pending
Mirror BVortex market mirror · Offline check Link pending
SpareVortex link · Offline check Link pending

While a slot shows Offline check, its button stays locked. A checked slot glows, shows Online and the button reads Go to link, opening in a new tab.

How the gate stays trustworthy

  1. Checked source

    Addresses are taken only from channels the Vortex operators use for announcements.

  2. Full comparison

    Every character of the vortex link is compared with the previous checked address and any signed list.

  3. Dated update

    Each change to the gate is dated so you can see how fresh it is.

  4. Visible status

    Locked, Online or Maintenance: the status is shown next to every button.

Vortex on your phone

Most people open the vortex url on a phone. These guides cover setup, travel, phone security and checking an address on a small screen.

  1. 01Phone setupOpening the Vortex onion on an Android phoneWhich app to install, which settings to change first and how to open the Vortex onion on Android without falling for lookalike browsers.
  2. 02Phone setupReaching a Vortex URL from an iPhoneiOS has no official Tor Browser. What the Tor Project recommends instead and the limits you should know before opening a Vortex URL on an iPhone.
  3. 03Phone setupCopying a Vortex link on a phone without mistakesSmall screens make long onion strings hard to read. Reliable ways to copy a Vortex link on a phone and confirm it arrived intact.
  4. 04On the moveOpening the Vortex market link on public Wi-FiCafés, trains and hotels: what public Wi-Fi can and cannot see when you open the Vortex market link through Tor, and a few habits that help.
  5. 05On the moveUsing a Vortex mirror over mobile dataMobile networks can be slower and less stable for Tor. When a Vortex mirror helps, and how to keep data usage and battery drain reasonable.
  6. 06On the moveTravelling with Vortex bookmarks on your phoneBorder checks, lost phones and shared chargers: how to carry Vortex market URL bookmarks on a phone with less risk when travelling.
  7. 07Phone securityLock screen and notification settings that protect your phoneWhat your lock screen shows to anyone who picks up your phone, and the settings that keep Tor Browser and Vortex activity private.
  8. 08Phone securityApp permissions that matter when using Tor BrowserKeyboard apps, clipboard readers and accessibility services can see what you type. Which permissions to review before opening a Vortex URL on a phone.

All mobile guides →

Vortex link questions

Which Vortex link should I use?

The big button at the top while it shows Online. The Vortex mirror slots are for busy periods.

Is a vortex url the same as a vortex onion?

Yes. Vortex url, vortex link, vortex market url and vortex onion all describe the same .onion address.

Why is the button locked?

The slot has no address that has passed the checks yet, so the button stays locked instead of guessing.

Can I open the Vortex onion on an iPhone?

Only through Onion Browser, which has fewer protections. Android or a computer is the better choice.

Does this site track me?

No accounts, no forms and no tracking scripts.

Is this the Vortex market?

No. Vortex Pulse is an independent reference and is not run by Vortex.

Vortex Pulse has no connection to the Vortex operators. A checked address is a factual note, not an endorsement, and we take no responsibility for activity at any address. Rules on onion services vary by country, so check yours.