# Blocky privacy rating

Self-hosted DNS proxy and ad blocker for local networks, with per-client blocklists, conditional forwarding, caching and support for encrypted upstream DNS such as DoH and DoT.

## Summary

Blocky scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the self-hosted network security 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://0xerr0r.github.io/blocky/
- Source code: https://github.com/0xERR0R/blocky
- License: Apache-2.0
- Platforms: Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Self-hosted network security](https://privacyratings.com/self-hosted-network-security/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Apache-2.0. | https://github.com/0xERR0R/blocky/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The documentation states Blocky collects no user data, telemetry or statistics, and the website loads no trackers. | https://0xerr0r.github.io/blocky/latest/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free volunteer project supported by donations, with no ads. | https://0xerr0r.github.io/blocky/latest/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/self-hosted-network-security/blocky/
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