# simplewall privacy rating

Windows tool that configures the Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) to allow or block network access per application, with a rules editor and built-in blocklists.

## Summary

simplewall scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the firewalls 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://github.com/henrypp/simplewall
- Source code: https://github.com/henrypp/simplewall
- License: GPL-3.0
- Category: [Firewalls](https://privacyratings.com/firewalls/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/henrypp/simplewall/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/henrypp/simplewall |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free tool funded by donations, with no ads. | https://github.com/henrypp/simplewall#donate |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/firewalls/simplewall/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/firewalls/simplewall.md