# Albert privacy rating

A plugin-based keyboard launcher for Linux and macOS, written in C++ and Qt, with plugins for apps, files, calculations, web searches and Python extensions.

## Summary

Albert scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the app launchers 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://albertlauncher.github.io
- Source code: https://github.com/albertlauncher/albert
- Platforms: Linux, macOS
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [App launchers](https://privacyratings.com/launchers/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | All code is public under the custom Albert license, a source-available license that forbids redistributing modified versions and is not OSI-approved. | https://github.com/albertlauncher/albert/blob/main/LICENSE.md |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | Telemetry is sent only after the user agrees on first launch, and the privacy notice states no data is shared with third parties. | https://albertlauncher.github.io/privacy/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free app with no ads, supported by donations. | https://albertlauncher.github.io/donation/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/launchers/albert/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/launchers/albert.md