# KOReader privacy rating

Open-source document and e-book reader for E Ink devices such as Kindle, Kobo and PocketBook, also available for Android and Linux. Supports EPUB, PDF, DjVu, CBZ and more.

## Summary

KOReader scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the ebook readers 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://koreader.rocks
- Source code: https://github.com/koreader/koreader
- License: AGPL-3.0
- Platforms: Android, Linux, macOS
- Home page trackers: Cloudflare Web Analytics (cookieless analytics)
- Category: [Ebook readers](https://privacyratings.com/ebook-readers/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Licensed under AGPL-3.0. | https://raw.githubusercontent.com/koreader/koreader/master/COPYING |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The Exodus report finds no trackers in the Android app, and the source code contains no analytics. | https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/org.koreader.launcher/latest/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free volunteer-developed software funded by donations, with no ads. | https://raw.githubusercontent.com/koreader/koreader/master/README.md |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/ebook-readers/koreader/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/ebook-readers/koreader.md