# Netcraft Extension privacy rating

Anti-phishing browser extension from Netcraft that warns about known and suspected phishing sites and malicious JavaScript, and shows basic information about the current site.

## Summary

Netcraft Extension scores 20 out of 100 (grade F) on the browser extensions criteria. It meets 1 of 4 criteria: no ads or data sales. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in the United Kingdom: Five Eyes member; GDPR-style data protection law; CLOUD Act data access agreement with the US.

- Website: https://www.netcraft.com/resources/apps-and-extensions/browser-extension
- Jurisdiction: United Kingdom. Five Eyes member. GDPR-style data protection law. CLOUD Act data access agreement with the US.
- Home page trackers: Google Fonts (not scored), HubSpot
- Category: [Browser extensions](https://privacyratings.com/browser-extensions/)
- Also rated: [Netcraft Site Report](https://privacyratings.com/online-privacy-tools/site-report/) (Privacy test tools)
- Grade: F (20/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. | https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/netcraft-toolbar/license/ |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The home page loads HubSpot (automated test). |  |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | No ads in the extension, and Netcraft states it does not sell personal information. | https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/netcraft-toolbar/privacy/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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