# CopyQ privacy rating

Open-source clipboard manager for Linux, Windows and macOS that saves clipboard history in tabs, with item editing, tags, search, command-line control and scripting.

## Summary

CopyQ scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the clipboard managers 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://hluk.github.io/CopyQ/
- Source code: https://github.com/hluk/CopyQ
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Clipboard managers](https://privacyratings.com/clipboard-managers/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/hluk/CopyQ/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/hluk/CopyQ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free open-source app with no ads, supported by donations. | https://hluk.github.io/CopyQ/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/clipboard-managers/copyq/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/clipboard-managers/copyq.md