# MkDocs privacy rating

Static site generator written in Python for project documentation, built from Markdown files and a single YAML configuration file.

## Summary

MkDocs scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the static site generators criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit.

- Website: https://www.mkdocs.org
- Source code: https://github.com/mkdocs/mkdocs
- License: BSD-2-Clause
- Platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Static site generators](https://privacyratings.com/static-site-generators/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | BSD 2-Clause licensed. | https://github.com/mkdocs/mkdocs/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The mkdocs.org website loads Google Analytics through Google Tag Manager. The mkdocs command has no telemetry. | https://www.mkdocs.org/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by donations through Open Collective, with no ads. | https://opencollective.com/mkdocs |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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