# Nmap privacy rating

Network scanner for host discovery, port scanning, service and operating system detection, with a scripting engine for further checks and the Zenmap graphical interface.

## Summary

Nmap scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the network analysis criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

- Website: https://nmap.org
- Source code: https://github.com/nmap/nmap
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics
- Category: [Network analysis](https://privacyratings.com/network-analysis/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | All code is public under the Nmap Public Source License, a source-available license that is not OSI-approved. | https://nmap.org/npsl/ |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The scanner has no telemetry, but the website loads Google Analytics. | https://nmap.org/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by selling commercial OEM redistribution licenses, with no ads or data sales. | https://nmap.org/oem/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/network-analysis/nmap/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/network-analysis/nmap.md