Decent browser almost there
It’s an okay browser, easy to use with bookmarking and a reading list.
Things to improve:
1. There needs to be a function to auto translate pages.
2. New problem that is recent is the inability to clear browsing history. Very strange.
Things to improve:
1. There needs to be a function to auto translate pages.
2. New problem that is recent is the inability to clear browsing history. Very strange.
best search engine ever
my favorite app ever and the best search engine
Response from developer
Thank you for the kind words! 🌳🌲🌿
Autocomplete
Autocomplete is working even the option is turn of.
My best browser & search engine
I recently started using Ecosia as my go-to search engine, and I have to say, I’m really impressed. It’s not just another browser; it’s a tool that helps the planet while you surf the web. Every time I search for something, I know that my clicks are helping to plant trees around the world. That’s a pretty amazing feeling!
The user experience is straightforward and user-friendly. I find that the search results are on par with what I get from other major search engines. Plus, the interface is clean, which makes it easy to navigate. I didn’t have to adjust much to get used to it, which is always a plus.
What I love most is Ecosia’s commitment to transparency. They show you how many trees have been planted thanks to user searches, and you can track where the funds are going. It really feels good to be part of something bigger, especially when it comes to fighting climate change.
Performance-wise, Ecosia does the job just fine. Pages load quickly, and I haven’t experienced any major issues while browsing. Sure, it might not have every single feature that some other browsers offer, but the fact that my searches contribute to reforestation projects makes it all worth it.
Overall, I think Ecosia is a fantastic choice if you want to make a positive impact without changing your browsing habits too much. I’m excited to see how they grow and hope more people will join in supporting this green initiative. Let’s help Ecosia thrive—one search at a time!
The user experience is straightforward and user-friendly. I find that the search results are on par with what I get from other major search engines. Plus, the interface is clean, which makes it easy to navigate. I didn’t have to adjust much to get used to it, which is always a plus.
What I love most is Ecosia’s commitment to transparency. They show you how many trees have been planted thanks to user searches, and you can track where the funds are going. It really feels good to be part of something bigger, especially when it comes to fighting climate change.
Performance-wise, Ecosia does the job just fine. Pages load quickly, and I haven’t experienced any major issues while browsing. Sure, it might not have every single feature that some other browsers offer, but the fact that my searches contribute to reforestation projects makes it all worth it.
Overall, I think Ecosia is a fantastic choice if you want to make a positive impact without changing your browsing habits too much. I’m excited to see how they grow and hope more people will join in supporting this green initiative. Let’s help Ecosia thrive—one search at a time!
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Response from developer
Thank you for the incredibly detailed review and support 🌳
Teamtrees
Let’s plants treeees
Awesome
I’m used to using google and Ecosia functions very similarly. Easy to use and I love that we can see all their donations. I also like that they are not interested in selling my data for a quick buck. Just move it into the place where your regular browser is so you will use it and not forget haha.
Can't keep open tabs
Half my open tabs disappeared and turned into a globe icon and no longer load the page when I open the tab. Why?? Please include a disclaimer that this browser cannot handle more than 10 open tabs or something so we don't lose important stuff. Thought I could leave a page open in a tab and come back to it later. But that's asking too much. Now I can't access those tabs or find out what was in them before Ecosia trashed them
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Almost perfect
I love this search engine, primarily for its cause and features. I believe it lives up to what it promises, but I cannot give it 5 stars as it has two primary issues which bother me to a good degree. Firstly, after a few trees, the tree count seems to have gone away, which is disparaging from its purpose of encouraging the use of the app by showing personal progress. What once was there seems to be replaced by a friend invite tracker. Secondly, it lags behind as a browser as it slows significantly when too many tabs have been opened, which I have not noticed on browsers such as opera GX and chrome. I also miss add blocking, but I understand the need of ads to generate revenue for the cause. Overall an amazing browser for supporting the environment but a lacking browser for casual, everyday usage.
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Utterly Satisfied
Not a picky internet user when it comes to functionality. Ecosia has long offered a general user experience geared toward mindful internet use. I recommend the browser to any ethical casual folk traversing the Web.
Used to be good
I love the goal of this browser, and I used to love the browser itself, but whatever changes have been made recently have made it nearly useless.
The browser /used/ to produce useful results, but now it absolutely does /not/. It now shuffles results for some reason, which can make a nightmare out of finding specific sites more than once, and it’s rather insistently trying to push AI-based searching -though, in fairness, it keeps that in a separate tab as of the date of review.
Most frustratingly, the search engine seems to only /sorta/ search according to my query, ignoring search operators and autocorrecting with no indication that it did so and without any option to un-autocorrect the search: If I search something like, say, ‘“seedless orange” stores near me’ with the intent of getting only results that include the phrase ‘seedless orange’, the results will /still/ include things like ‘seedless watermelon store’ and ‘orange paint store’. If I search something like ‘James Foxx’ (who doesn’t exist afaik) it’ll kick up like 3 results before filling basically every other result with links about actor /Jamie/ Foxx and I can’t find any way to undo this issue when it happens.
I haven’t had these issues with any other search engine and, for the meager number of trees my searches are planting, I honestly believe at this point I’d be better off just throwing $20 at a reforestation charity or something.
The browser /used/ to produce useful results, but now it absolutely does /not/. It now shuffles results for some reason, which can make a nightmare out of finding specific sites more than once, and it’s rather insistently trying to push AI-based searching -though, in fairness, it keeps that in a separate tab as of the date of review.
Most frustratingly, the search engine seems to only /sorta/ search according to my query, ignoring search operators and autocorrecting with no indication that it did so and without any option to un-autocorrect the search: If I search something like, say, ‘“seedless orange” stores near me’ with the intent of getting only results that include the phrase ‘seedless orange’, the results will /still/ include things like ‘seedless watermelon store’ and ‘orange paint store’. If I search something like ‘James Foxx’ (who doesn’t exist afaik) it’ll kick up like 3 results before filling basically every other result with links about actor /Jamie/ Foxx and I can’t find any way to undo this issue when it happens.
I haven’t had these issues with any other search engine and, for the meager number of trees my searches are planting, I honestly believe at this point I’d be better off just throwing $20 at a reforestation charity or something.
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