Tor Browser continues to be one of the most popular privacy-focused browsers for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. It helps users browse the web with more anonymity and access websites and social media with less monitoring from internet service providers and other local tools.
With the release of Tor Browser 16.0, users get several improvements, including a move to Firefox ESR 153, a redesigned settings area, native Linux ARM64 support, and a new privacy option called Generic window titles.
What is the Generic Window Titles Feature in Tor Browser?
By default, browser windows usually display the title of the webpage you are visiting. While this seems normal, that information can sometimes be seen by other apps or by the operating system.
The new Generic window titles feature changes that behavior. When enabled, Tor Browser replaces webpage titles with a simple “Tor Browser” label. This helps prevent other applications from identifying what pages you have open.
This option adds another layer of privacy for users who want to reduce the amount of information visible on their device. It is especially useful if you share your computer, use privacy-sensitive websites, or simply want to keep page titles from being exposed to other local applications.
That said, the feature is disabled by default. The Tor Project is still evaluating possible compatibility issues with screen readers, desktop window managers, and application switchers.
How to enable Generic window titles in Tor Browser
1. Update Tor Browser to the latest version (current version 16.0)
2. Open Tor Browser.
3. Click the hamburger menu in the top-right corner.
4. Select Settings.
5. Go to Privacy and security.
6. Scroll to Connection and software security.
7. Open Advanced settings.
8. Under Protections from third-party applications, enable Use generic window titles.
Once enabled, your browser windows will show a generic title instead of the name of each webpage.
Final thoughts
Tor Browser 16.0 (download from official web page) brings useful privacy improvements, and Generic window titles is a simple but helpful addition. If you want to make your browsing even less revealing on your device, this is a setting worth turning on.
Please leave your valuable comment below