Dark vs. Deep Web

You Only See 4% of the Internet

By RecOsint | Dec 1, 2025

Everything you can search on Google is here. YouTube, Wikipedia, News Sites. – This is the "Tip of the Iceberg." It is public, indexed, and visible to everyone.

The Surface Web (4%)

This is NOT the Dark Web. The Deep Web is simply content that is not indexed by Google because it is private. Examples: Your Gmail inbox, online banking dashboard, medical records, and corporate databases. Key: It requires a Password to access. It is safe and boring.

The Deep Web (90%)

This is the bottom of the ocean. You cannot access it with Chrome or Safari. You need a specific browser like Tor. The Address: Sites end in .onion instead of .com. The Goal: Total Anonymity. No tracking, no IP addresses.

The Dark Web (6%)

The Dark Web is famous for illegal markets, but it is also a sanctuary for: Whistleblowers: Journalists protecting sources. Privacy Advocates: People evading censorship in restrictive countries.

Good vs. Evil

Browsing the Dark Web is legal in most countries. However, buying illegal items or accessing illicit content is a crime. Tip: If you explore, use a VPN. Curiosity killed the cat.

Is it Illegal?