# Orbot privacy rating

Android and iOS app from the Guardian Project that routes app traffic through the Tor network as a VPN or proxy.

## Summary

Orbot scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the mobile security apps 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://orbot.app/en/
- Source code: https://github.com/guardianproject/orbot-android
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Mobile security apps](https://privacyratings.com/mobile-security-apps/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | BSD-3-Clause. | https://github.com/guardianproject/orbot-android/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The privacy policy states Orbot collects no activity data and uses no third-party analytics; the Exodus report finds no trackers. | https://orbot.app/en/privacy-policy/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Developed by the Guardian Project, funded by grants and donations. | https://orbot.app/en/donate/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/mobile-security-apps/orbot/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/mobile-security-apps/orbot.md