Ecosia: Search to plant trees

Ecosia: Search to plant trees

Plant trees as you browse.

9.4K ratings
1260 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 12, 2013
  • September 12, 2026

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This search engine allows users to plant trees by browsing the internet. It uses ad revenue to fund reforestation projects, support communities, and combat climate change. Your data is kept private and searches are encrypted.

Plant trees with every search
Fund climate action
Support local communities
Restore landscapes and wildlife
Private and encrypted searches
Powered by renewable energy
Transparent financial reporting
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What's New in Ecosia

12.5.1

September 12, 2026

We fixed some bugs and added some stability improvements.

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User reviews

Love it!

Absolutely the best thanks for yall do♥️

peak preformance, better than google chrome, 10/10

thanks for existing

AI

Most of the photos I see in Ecosia are just ai slop.

Disappointed & Frustrated

Ecosia is a great browser, but only on the web and phone in my experience. Despite trying everything that I can (restarting my device, redownloading the app, connecting to my phone’s hotspot, connecting to another network, trying private search, etc.) there is absolutely no way to get past the firewall and use the search engine normally.

The only other pages that work are the Ecosia newsletter page, direct website addresses, and search with their AI tool. It is already disappointing enough that AI is being used, especially as many of us are seeking out more climate considering alternatives to the norm, such as Ecosia, but the imposition of AI is frustrating. I do not want to support or use an app that only works if I go through their AI feature. Please fix this for tablets/iPad devices.
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Proven well so far

Easy to use, not much different from other search engines and has a nice dark mode :)

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Tabs and browsing history disappearing

Bug

Captcha issues preventing searches

Bug

Ads causing viruses or malware

Bug

Autocomplete not working as expected

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add dark mode

Feature

Implement password syncing across devices

Feature

Improve image search functionality

Feature

Provide more transparency on tree planting progress

Feature

Add 'find on page' feature

Feature

FAQ

What is Ecosia?

Ecosia is a search engine that uses its advertising profits to fund tree planting projects around the world. It aims to be a simple way for users to take climate action daily by just browsing the internet.

How does Ecosia plant trees?

Ecosia earns money from ads displayed alongside search results, similar to other search engines. It then dedicates 100% of its profits to funding tree planting initiatives in biodiversity hotspots.

Is Ecosia free to use?

Yes, Ecosia is a free search engine. It generates revenue through ads, and these profits are then used to fund its environmental mission.

Is my data safe with Ecosia?

Yes, Ecosia prioritizes user privacy. They only collect the minimum data necessary to deliver search results, and all searches are encrypted. They state they want trees, not your data.

What is the climate impact of Ecosia?

Ecosia has planted over 230 million trees across more than 35 countries, contributing to landscape restoration and wildlife conservation. The company also runs on renewable energy, generating more electricity than it consumes.