# Linguist privacy rating

Browser extension for translating web pages and text, with an offline translator and support for custom or self-hosted translation services.

## Summary

Linguist scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the browser extensions 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://linguister.io
- Source code: https://github.com/translate-tools/linguist
- License: BSD-3-Clause
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Browser extensions](https://privacyratings.com/browser-extensions/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | BSD-3-Clause. | https://github.com/translate-tools/linguist/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The project states the extension does not collect user data. | https://linguister.io |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free and supported by donations; the project states it does not sell user data. | https://linguister.io |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/browser-extensions/linguist/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/browser-extensions/linguist.md