Type: Investigative journalism — surveillance and national security focus
Access: Tor Browser required
Clearnet version: theintercept.com
.onion since: 2020
Languages: English
Last verified: March 2026
Onion Address
This is the organisation’s official .onion mirror — operated by the outlet itself, not a third party. Content is identical to the regular site.
How to Access
- Open Tor Browser and set security level to Safest
- Paste the address above — do not type it manually
- Browse normally — no account required for most content
Why Use the .onion Version
Two reasons. First: censorship circumvention — if this outlet is blocked in your country, the .onion address bypasses that block entirely. Second: privacy — your ISP sees Tor traffic, not a direct connection to this outlet. No browsing record is created on your network.
Subscription requirements apply as on the regular site. If you have an existing account, you can log in via the .onion version — note that logging in links your session to your account identity.