# CodeIgniter privacy rating

Lightweight PHP web framework following the model-view-controller pattern, with a small footprint and little configuration.

## Summary

CodeIgniter scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the PHP frameworks 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://codeigniter.com
- Source code: https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4
- License: MIT
- Platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows
- Home page trackers: Cloudflare Web Analytics (cookieless analytics)
- Category: [PHP frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/php-frameworks/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT-licensed. | https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/blob/develop/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry in the framework source code, and the website has no third-party trackers. | https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4 |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Volunteer-maintained open-source project with no ads. | https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4 |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/php-frameworks/codeigniter/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/php-frameworks/codeigniter.md