r/PrivacySoftware

5k members
r/PrivacySoftware is a subreddit with 5k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses privacy, vpn, tracking, amazon, and data.
You are being watched. Private and state-sponsored organizations are monitoring and recording your online activities. PrivacyTools.io provides services, tools and privacy guides to counter global mass surveillance. Established in 2015 after Edward Snowden's revelations and is now the most popular guide for Privacy Tools.

Popular Themes in r/PrivacySoftware

#1
Solution Requests
: "Paperweight - open-source desktop app that scans your inbox locally to map your digital footprint and delete accounts"
12 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "Built a search engine with its own index"
10 posts
#3
News
: "EU gives staff 'burner phones, laptops' for US visits. That would put America on the same level as China for espionage"
7 posts
#4
Advice Requests
: "May I request some help?"
5 posts
#5
Pain & Anger
: "Privacytools.io 2FA app information is incorrect about Raivo OTP"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/PrivacySoftware

#1

Privacy

: "Fight Chat Control - Protect Digital Privacy in the EU"
22 posts
#2

Vpn

4 posts
#3

Tracking

3 posts
#4

Amazon

3 posts
#5

Data

3 posts
#6

Privacytools

2 posts
#7

Apple

2 posts
#8

Microsoft

2 posts
#9

Advertising

2 posts
#10

Encryption

2 posts

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Yearly
+3k members(127.0%)

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Last updated: October 26, 2026