# Diversion privacy rating

Shell script ad blocker for routers running Asuswrt-Merlin firmware. Blocks ad and tracker domains through dnsmasq and can manage Entware and pixelserv-tls.

## Summary

Diversion scores 79 out of 100 (grade B) on the ad and tracker blockers criteria. It meets 5 of 7 criteria: open source, no ads or data sales, effective by default, no browsing data collected and custom filters. It partly meets no trackers or telemetry. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://diversion.ch
- Source code: https://diversion.ch/diversion_adblocking/diversion
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Ad and tracker blockers](https://privacyratings.com/ad-blockers/)
- Grade: B (79/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://diversion.ch/diversion_adblocking/diversion |
| No trackers or telemetry | Partial | The website uses self-hosted Matomo analytics. The script contains no telemetry. | https://diversion.ch |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free to use and supported by donations. | https://diversion.ch |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |
| Effective by default | Yes | Blocks domains from a selected blocking list once installed, with no paid tier. | https://diversion.ch/diversion_adblocking/diversion |
| No browsing data collected | Yes | Filtering runs on the router, and no browsing data is sent to the developer. | https://diversion.ch/diversion_adblocking/diversion |
| Custom filters | Yes | Supports a user denylist and allowlist, and a custom secondary blocking list. | https://diversion.ch/diversion_adblocking/diversion |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/ad-blockers/diversion/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/ad-blockers/diversion.md