# Koa privacy rating

Minimal web framework for Node.js from the team behind Express, built around async middleware functions.

**Our pick.** A small core built on async middleware, from the team behind Express. MIT licensed, with no telemetry.

## Summary

Koa scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the Node.js frameworks 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.

- Website: https://koajs.com
- Source code: https://github.com/koajs/koa
- License: MIT
- Platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows
- Home page trackers: Google Fonts (not scored)
- Category: [Node.js frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/node-frameworks/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT-licensed. | https://github.com/koajs/koa/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The koajs.com website loads Segment analytics. | https://koajs.com/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by donations through Open Collective, with no ads. | https://opencollective.com/koajs |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/node-frameworks/koa/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/node-frameworks/koa.md