# Symfony privacy rating

PHP framework and set of reusable components for building web applications, APIs and console tools.

## Summary

Symfony scores 75 out of 100 (grade B) on the PHP frameworks criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It partly meets no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in France: Nine Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).

- Website: https://symfony.com
- Source code: https://github.com/symfony/symfony
- License: MIT
- Jurisdiction: France. Nine Eyes member. EU member (GDPR).
- Platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows
- Home page trackers: Cloudflare Web Analytics (cookieless analytics)
- Category: [PHP frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/php-frameworks/)
- Grade: B (75/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT-licensed. | https://github.com/symfony/symfony/blob/8.2/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Partial | No telemetry in the framework or Symfony CLI source code, but symfony.com loads the Blackfire real-user monitoring script. | https://symfony.com/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by SensioLabs and company backers, with no ads. | https://symfony.com/backers |
| Independent audit | Partial | Shielder audited only the YAML component through OSTIF and published the full report. | https://ostif.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/OSTIF-Symfony-YAML-Report-v1.2.pdf |

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