# webpack privacy rating

Module bundler for JavaScript applications that builds a dependency graph and packages code and assets into bundles, extensible through loaders and plugins.

## Summary

webpack scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the bundlers and build tools criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit.

- Website: https://webpack.js.org
- Source code: https://github.com/webpack/webpack
- License: MIT
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Bundlers and build tools](https://privacyratings.com/build-tools/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT. | https://github.com/webpack/webpack/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website loads Google Analytics. The bundler itself has no telemetry. |  |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free software funded by sponsors and donations, with no ads. | https://opencollective.com/webpack |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/build-tools/webpack/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/build-tools/webpack.md