# 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.

- Website: https://www.biglybt.com
- Source code: https://github.com/BiglySoftware/BiglyBT
- License: GPL-2.0
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Torrent clients](https://privacyratings.com/torrent-clients/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-2.0. | https://github.com/BiglySoftware/BiglyBT/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website uses Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager (automated test). The client contacts BiglyBT servers for update checks. | https://www.biglybt.com/privacy.php |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by donations, with no ads in the client and no third-party offers in the installer. | https://www.biglybt.com/donation/donate.php |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/torrent-clients/biglybt/
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