dark.fail
Operator: Darkdot Research, Inc., United States
Directory of selected onion services with availability indicators and PGP tools for checking addresses.
Darknet
Product
dark.fail
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 16 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Helps assess known onion services and their availability.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Document / file | PGP verification result for the supplied signed message, according to the provider. | Technical check according to provider |
Features
- Lists selected onion addresses and displays their availability.
- Marks addresses as PGP-verified, according to the provider.
- Provides a tool for checking PGP-signed messages.
- Explains phishing risks and how to check onion addresses.
Categories
- Darknet
- Darknet directories
Coverage
Dataset
Curated onion addresses with availability indicators. The provider describes the addresses as PGP-verified.
Access
Requirements
The directory and PGP interface are visible without signing in. The terms require users to be adults.
Export
Unknown
Provider
Darkdot Research, Inc.
Country of establishment
United States
Interfaces
No API, MCP or AI integration is documented.
Usage note
The terms prohibit automated extraction and republication of content without express permission.
Legal note
Limitations
- The terms prohibit automated collection of content without express permission.
Guides and practical reports
Official · dark.fail: PGP and phishing
dark.fail · EN
Explains how to check signed messages and typical phishing risks.