# WoeUSB privacy rating

A Linux command-line tool that creates bootable Windows installation USB drives from an ISO file or DVD, with legacy BIOS and UEFI support.

## Summary

WoeUSB scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the OS downloaders and bootable USB tools 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://github.com/WoeUSB/WoeUSB
- Source code: https://github.com/WoeUSB/WoeUSB
- Platforms: Linux
- Category: [OS downloaders and bootable USB tools](https://privacyratings.com/os-installers/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0-or-later. | https://github.com/WoeUSB/WoeUSB/blob/master/LICENSES/GPL-3.0-or-later.txt |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/WoeUSB/WoeUSB |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free and open source tool with no ads. | https://github.com/WoeUSB/WoeUSB |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/os-installers/woeusb/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/os-installers/woeusb.md