# xemu privacy rating

Open source emulator for the original Microsoft Xbox, based on QEMU.

## Summary

xemu scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the emulators and compatibility layers criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit.

- Website: https://xemu.app
- Source code: https://github.com/xemu-project/xemu
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Emulators and compatibility layers](https://privacyratings.com/emulators/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-2.0. | https://github.com/xemu-project/xemu/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website loads Google Analytics. |  |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by donations through Patreon, with no ads. | https://www.patreon.com/mborgerson |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/emulators/xemu/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/emulators/xemu.md