Tor2web VS Onion.ws

I am trying to access DuckDuckGo from the Tor to web gateway at https://tor2web.org but it seems .onion.to, .onion.city, .onion.cab, and .onion.direct are all not working. Are there working tor2web gateways, so I do not have to use the Tor browser to access onion services? Source: 8 months ago

You could possibly also use a TOR2Web instance or host your own. I have heard this is not a good idea but I have no idea why. Tor2web.org. Source: about 2 years ago

Are trying to access actual .onion sites using the Tor browser? Or are you using proxy like onion.ws? Source: about 2 years ago

You can access onion sites with any browser via onion.ws, read their FAQ to understand the security of such a service. Source: over 2 years ago

Oh I wasn't familiar with onion.ws, Thanks! I clicked on the regular link to the HCL on the Qubes official website, so I am curious how I ended up here as well! I appreciate the info, I'm glad its not indicative of a bigger issue. Source: over 2 years ago

So I was looking for the most shitty anime games I could find on google and this (http://hidulaoe3wnqi3jejmizgdcwsgenf777j2f4qfcxvt4yrx7lbhd2a2yd.onion.ws/v/search/text/Uncharted%204/type/op/page/11/) onion.ws link was indexed, and I clicked on it without thinking since I was tired. My system is running on Windows 10 and I'm aware that accessing onion sites on Windows is a big nono, should I be concerned for my... Source: over 2 years ago

I've tried "onion" "onion.ws" ".onion" Nothing works. I've also cleared browser history, cache, all site data, etc to see if it works but doesn't. Source: almost 3 years ago