Tor Browser 12.0.4 Older Versions For Windows -
No official 32-bit build for 12.0.4 – last 32-bit was 11.5.x series.
The Tor Project maintains a Distribution Directory where past builds, including 12.0.4, are stored. Tor Browser 12.0.4 Older Versions for Windows
Once installed, go to Settings > General > Tor Browser Updates and select "Check for updates but let you choose to install them." Otherwise, it will immediately overwrite your version with the latest one. Alternatives to Reverting No official 32-bit build for 12
| Feature | 12.0.4 (Legacy) | 13.0+ (Modern) | 14.0+ (Current) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | | Windows 11 Support | ⚠️ Buggy | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Firefox Base | 102 ESR | 115 ESR | 128 ESR (or higher) | | AV1 Video Decoding | Software only | Hardware accelerated | Optimized | | Security Patches | None (EOL) | Full | Full | | Darknet Market Support | Some old forums | All modern sites | All modern sites | Alternatives to Reverting | Feature | 12
Due to missing security patches and potential DLL incompatibilities, Tor Browser 12.0.4 may crash or fail to connect to the Tor network (as directory authorities may reject outdated protocols). To run it anyway:
The Tor Browser 13.x series introduced major changes to extension APIs (manifest v3 migration). Some legacy privacy tools or user scripts that work flawlessly in 12.0.4 break in newer versions. Advanced users may keep a portable copy of 12.0.4 specifically for legacy workflows.