Router firmware
OpenWrt privacy rating
Linux distribution for routers and embedded network devices, with a writable file system, a package manager with thousands of add-on packages, and a web interface.
Summary
OpenWrt scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the router firmware 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.
Score 80 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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Yes
No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3
Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?
The firmware has no telemetry, and the privacy policy states the website does no user tracking and sends no personal data to third parties.
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Yes
No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3
Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?
Volunteer project funded by donations, with no ads or data sales.
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No
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
No independent audit is published.