# Shlink privacy rating

Self-hosted URL shortener with a REST API, command line tools, custom domains, QR codes and visit tracking. Managed through a separate web client or the API.

## Summary

Shlink scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the URL shorteners 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://shlink.io
- Source code: https://github.com/shlinkio/shlink
- License: MIT
- Platforms: Linux, Web
- Home page trackers: Google Fonts (not scored)
- Category: [URL shorteners](https://privacyratings.com/url-shorteners/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT. | https://github.com/shlinkio/shlink/blob/develop/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. Forwarding visits to a Matomo instance is an optional integration. | https://github.com/shlinkio/shlink |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free software funded by donations, with no ads. | https://github.com/shlinkio/shlink/blob/develop/README.md |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/url-shorteners/shlink/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/url-shorteners/shlink.md