r/PrivacySoftware
4k members
r/PrivacySoftware is a subreddit with 4k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and news, and the community frequently discusses privacy, vpn, tracking, amazon, and data.
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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"
30 posts
#2
News
: "Zuckerberg buys an island for privacy"
17 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Built a search engine with its own index"
13 posts
#4
Advice Requests
: "How to add a custom domain on Skiff for free"
12 posts
#5
Pain & Anger
: "Privacytools.io 2FA app information is incorrect about Raivo OTP"
6 posts
#6
Money Talk
: "Amazon is offering customers $2 per month for letting the company monitor the traffic on their phones"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/PrivacySoftware
#1
Privacy
: "Zuckerberg buys an island for Privacy"
22 posts
#2
Vpn
: "PrivacyTools recommending Vpn's that are not good for privacy?"
4 posts
#3
Tracking
: "Amazon is offering customers $2 per month for letting the company monitor the traffic on their phones"
3 posts
#4
Amazon
: "Amazon is offering customers $2 per month for letting the company monitor the traffic on their phones"
3 posts
#5
Data
: "Your Data - Big Tech & AI"
3 posts
#6
Privacytools
: "Privacytools recommending VPN's that are not good for privacy?"
2 posts
#7
Apple
: "Apple Sued Over 'Deceptive' Privacy Settings After Gizmodo Story"
2 posts
#8
Microsoft
: "Microsoft is turning Windows 11's Start Menu into an advertisement delivery system"
2 posts
#9
Advertising
: "Microsoft is turning Windows 11's Start Menu into an advertisement delivery system"
2 posts
#10
Encryption
: "Encrypted Twitter DMs soon for improved privacy with Signal Protocol"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/PrivacySoftware
Yearly
+2k members(84.6%)
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Last updated: September 19, 2026