# Hosts by StevenBlack privacy rating

Consolidated hosts file that merges several curated sources to block ads and malware, with optional extensions for fake news, gambling, adult content and social media.

## Summary

Hosts by StevenBlack scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the blocklists criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts
- Source code: https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts
- License: MIT
- Category: [Blocklists](https://privacyratings.com/blocklists/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT. | https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts/blob/master/license.txt |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The list is a plain hosts file with no telemetry, and it is published on GitHub. | https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free community-maintained list, with no ads or data sales. | https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/blocklists/hosts-by-stevenblack/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/blocklists/hosts-by-stevenblack.md