# 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.

- Website: https://openwrt.org
- Source code: https://github.com/openwrt/openwrt
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Router firmware](https://privacyratings.com/router-firmware/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-2.0. | https://github.com/openwrt/openwrt/blob/main/COPYING |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The firmware has no telemetry, and the privacy policy states the website does no user tracking and sends no personal data to third parties. | https://openwrt.org/privacy |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Volunteer project funded by donations, with no ads or data sales. | https://openwrt.org/donate |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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