# Sublime Text privacy rating

Cross-platform text and code editor with multiple selections, a command palette, Git integration and a Python plugin API. Free to evaluate, with a paid license for continued use.

## Summary

Sublime Text scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the code editors criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet open source and independent audit. It is based in Australia: Five Eyes member; CLOUD Act data access agreement with the US.

- Website: https://www.sublimetext.com
- Jurisdiction: Australia. Five Eyes member. CLOUD Act data access agreement with the US.
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Code editors](https://privacyratings.com/code-editors/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. | https://www.sublimetext.com/eula |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The website loads no third-party scripts and the editor has no known telemetry beyond update and license checks. No privacy policy is published. | https://www.sublimetext.com |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by paid licenses, with no ads. | https://www.sublimehq.com/store/text |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/code-editors/sublime-text/
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