# DD-WRT privacy rating

Linux-based replacement firmware for wireless routers, with a web interface for VPN, access control, bandwidth monitoring and quality of service.

## Summary

DD-WRT scores 40 out of 100 (grade D) on the router firmware criteria. It meets 1 of 4 criteria: open source. It partly meets no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in Switzerland: Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes; GDPR-style data protection law.

- Website: https://dd-wrt.com
- Source code: https://svn.dd-wrt.com/browser
- Jurisdiction: Switzerland. Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes. GDPR-style data protection law.
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Router firmware](https://privacyratings.com/router-firmware/)
- Grade: D (40/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-2.0, based on Linux; source is in the official Subversion repository. | https://svn.dd-wrt.com/browser |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website loads Google Analytics (Site Kit) and Google AdSense. | https://dd-wrt.com/privacy-policy/ |
| No ads or data sales | Partial | The firmware has no ads, but the website shows Google AdSense ads, non-personalized unless cookies are accepted; also funded by paid professional licenses. | https://dd-wrt.com/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/router-firmware/dd-wrt/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/router-firmware/dd-wrt.md