Does GitHub show ads or track you?

Its homepage loaded no ad networks and no known trackers in our automated check on 15 Oct 2026.

GitHub has a free plan with paid upgrades.

Is GitHub safe?

Our pick

Yes. GitHub is a legitimate tool and Plainweb's pick for: Store your code online. Home for code. Free private repos.

Site checked 15 Oct 2026

Works on: Web, Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone · Free plan + paid

Free tier	Unlimited public and private repositories
Easy to leave	Yes, Git history moves anywhere

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Code hosting with built-in pipelines.

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Does GitHub show ads or track you?: Its homepage loaded no ad networks and no known trackers in our automated check on 15 Oct 2026.
Is GitHub free?: GitHub has a free plan with paid upgrades.
Do you need an account for GitHub?: Yes, GitHub needs an account.