# SecureDrop: how AI models rank it, October 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 12 judge labels across 1 categories by 10 of 14 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/securedrop/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whistleblowing and investigations | 0% | 21 | 8% | 12 |

## What the models said for it

- "SecureDrop/GlobaLeaks: Used by news orgs (e.g., NYT, Guardian); Tor-based, open-source, no central logs." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Whistleblowing)
- "Open-source whistleblowing platforms like GlobaLeaks or SecureDrop (both require Tor Browser for anonymity)" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Whistleblowing)
- "SecureDrop and GlobaLeaks are the reference open-source models discussed in the field." (Muse Glimmer 30B, Whistleblowing)
- "established, audited open-source platforms like SecureDrop remain the safest options" (Kimi K2, Whistleblowing)

## And against it

- "While robust open-source platforms like SecureDrop and GlobaLeaks are highly secure, they rely on Tor network `.onion` addresses." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Whistleblowing)

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.