Torrent clients
BiglyBT privacy rating
Java-based BitTorrent client descended from Vuze, with swarm merging, a built-in media player, I2P and Tor support through plugins, and an Android app.
Summary
BiglyBT scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the torrent clients 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.
Score 50 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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No
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 website uses Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager (automated test). The client contacts BiglyBT servers for update checks.
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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?
Funded by donations, with no ads in the client and no third-party offers in the installer.
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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.