Ecosia: Search to plant trees

Ecosia: Search to plant trees

Plant trees as you browse.

9.1K ratings
1160 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 12, 2013
  • August 6, 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

12.4.2

August 6, 2026

We fixed some bugs and added some stability improvements.

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User reviews

“AI” and “Eco” and opposites

Your target demographic is literally the exact people who hate AI and will be leaving your platform as soon as an ai free alternative becomes available. Saying it’s there to “stay competitive” is a foolish sentiment. And no, your AI is not “green”, that word means nothing. ChatGPT could say its AI is “green”. That’s like saying “yeah, no, we’re still doing the terrible thing, just not as bad! Other people are more terrible!” Besides this, I enjoy the browser, but it begins to feel like a marketing scheme instead of actual care for the environment when you start doing and bragging about this stuff. Your consumers do not want this AI. Your refusal to listen is frustrating.
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A reverse image search option would be helpful

Google is one of the only browsers that has a reverse image search, Ecosia as far as I know does not have a feature like that and makes it harder for people to justify switching to Ecosia if they are reliant on the reverse image search for a lot of their searches

great app! bug tho

so ive been using this for a few months now and it great! but recently every time i try opening a website it gives me a bot error message and it doesnt end. pleassseee fix this!!

Amazing !!

I love this app!
A good way to help reforestation and local communities all over the world. 🌴🌳🌲

Doing it for the trees

I love the planting trees while I search part which is why I suffer through this app. Can you tell me why with the latest update where you assume the enter to search button would be, there is a QR scan code instead. Why??? 😩

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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.