# WinDirStat privacy rating

Disk usage analyzer for Windows that shows a sortable folder tree, file type statistics and a treemap, with duplicate file search and cleanup actions.

## Summary

WinDirStat scores 85 out of 100 (grade B) on the disk usage analyzers criteria. It meets 5 of 6 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales, works offline and no account needed. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://windirstat.net
- Source code: https://github.com/windirstat/windirstat
- License: GPL-2.0
- Platforms: Windows
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Disk usage analyzers](https://privacyratings.com/disk-usage-analyzers/)
- Grade: B (85/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-2.0. | https://github.com/windirstat/windirstat/blob/master/LICENSE.md |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code, and no third-party trackers were found on the website. | https://github.com/windirstat/windirstat |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free open-source volunteer project with no ads. | https://windirstat.net |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |
| Works offline | Yes | The source code contains no network or update check code. | https://github.com/windirstat/windirstat |
| No account needed | Yes | No account needed. A portable build is available. | https://windirstat.net |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/disk-usage-analyzers/windirstat/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/disk-usage-analyzers/windirstat.md