# Magic Wormhole privacy rating

Open source Python library and command-line tool for sending files, folders and text between computers using short one-time codes, with end-to-end encryption.

## Summary

Magic Wormhole scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the file sharing 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://magic-wormhole.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
- Source code: https://github.com/magic-wormhole/magic-wormhole
- License: MIT
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [File sharing](https://privacyratings.com/file-sharing/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT. | https://github.com/magic-wormhole/magic-wormhole/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/magic-wormhole/magic-wormhole |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free volunteer-maintained software with no ads or paid tiers. | https://github.com/magic-wormhole/magic-wormhole |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/file-sharing/magic-wormhole/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/file-sharing/magic-wormhole.md