# DNScrypt-proxy 2 privacy rating

DNS proxy supporting encrypted DNS protocols including DNSCrypt v2, DNS-over-HTTPS, Oblivious DoH and Anonymized DNSCrypt.

## Summary

DNScrypt-proxy 2 scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the DNS clients 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://dnscrypt.info
- Source code: https://github.com/DNSCrypt/dnscrypt-proxy
- License: ISC
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [DNS clients](https://privacyratings.com/dns-clients/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | ISC. | https://github.com/DNSCrypt/dnscrypt-proxy/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/DNSCrypt/dnscrypt-proxy |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free ISC-licensed software with no ads or paid tier. | https://github.com/DNSCrypt/dnscrypt-proxy/blob/master/LICENSE |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/dns-clients/dnscrypt-proxy-2/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/dns-clients/dnscrypt-proxy-2.md