# Zettlr privacy rating

Open source Markdown editor for notes and academic writing, with Zettelkasten linking, citation management through Zotero and CSL, and export through Pandoc. Works on local files.

## Summary

Zettlr scores 65 out of 100 (grade C) on the notes criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It partly meets no trackers or telemetry. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://www.zettlr.com
- Source code: https://github.com/Zettlr/Zettlr
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Notes](https://privacyratings.com/notes/)
- Grade: C (65/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/Zettlr/Zettlr/blob/develop/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Partial | The app has no telemetry, but the website runs self-hosted Matomo analytics. | https://www.zettlr.com/privacy |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free app funded by donations, with no ads. | https://www.zettlr.com/supporters |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/notes/zettlr/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/notes/zettlr.md