# Playnite privacy rating

Open source game library manager for Windows that imports games from Steam, Epic, GOG, emulators and other launchers into one interface, with metadata downloads, a fullscreen mode and extensions.

## Summary

Playnite scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the games 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://playnite.link
- Source code: https://github.com/JosefNemec/Playnite
- License: MIT
- Platforms: Windows
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Games](https://privacyratings.com/games/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT. | https://github.com/JosefNemec/Playnite/blob/master/LICENSE.md |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The privacy statement says Playnite stores no user information and keeps library data on the device. No analytics on the website or in the app. | https://github.com/JosefNemec/Playnite#privacy-statement |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by donations through Patreon and Ko-fi, with no ads. | https://github.com/JosefNemec/Playnite#readme |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/games/playnite/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/games/playnite.md