What is the dark web and how does it work in 2024? The dark web is part of the internet that exists beyond the reach of conventional search engines. While it has gained notoriety for illicit activities, the dark web also serves legitimate purposes for those seeking privacy and anonymity online. Whether for criminal purposes or privacy, usage of the dark web is increasing. In April of 2023 there were about 2.7 million daily visitors to the dark web, and research shows that 56.8% of the content on the dark web is illegal in some way. So, let’s take a tour of some of the important things to know about the dark web.