# Deluge privacy rating

BitTorrent client built on libtorrent with a client-server design, so a daemon can run on a headless machine and be controlled from GTK, web or console interfaces. Most features come as plugins.

## Summary

Deluge scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the torrent clients 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://deluge-torrent.org
- Source code: https://github.com/deluge-torrent/deluge
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Torrent clients](https://privacyratings.com/torrent-clients/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0 with an OpenSSL linking exception. | https://github.com/deluge-torrent/deluge/blob/develop/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No analytics in the apps or website. The option to send anonymous usage statistics is off by default. | https://github.com/deluge-torrent/deluge/blob/develop/deluge/core/preferencesmanager.py |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Volunteer-developed free software with no ads or paid tiers. | https://deluge-torrent.org/about/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/torrent-clients/deluge/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/torrent-clients/deluge.md