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Ecosia: Search to plant trees

Ecosia: Search to plant trees

Plant trees as you browse.

9.3K ratings
1252 reviews
#82 in free Utilities
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 12, 2013
  • September 2, 2026

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Developer

Ecosia GmbH
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About

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 users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Ecosia. Based on 9.3K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🌳Helps plant trees
  • 👍Smooth and fluid browsing experience
  • 🔒Secure and private
  • 🔍Better search results than Google
  • 🌍Eco-friendly alternative to big tech
  • 💨Fast and efficient

Negative things

  • 🐛Glitchy and freezes frequently
  • 🔍Search results not always relevant
  • 🕰️Slower than other browsers
  • 🔍Missing some advanced search features
  • 🌐Incompatible with certain websites and links
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What's New in Ecosia

12.5.0

September 2, 2026

We fixed some bugs and added some stability improvements.

Charts

Top Free

📈 82+3

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This app rose +3 positions in Utilities chart.

Last updated on September 12, 2026.

Events

Read more about Green Christmas with Ecosia
Event EndedSpecial Event

Green Christmas with Ecosia

Browse sustainably and plant trees this Christmas!

Dec 18, 2024 — Dec 26, 2024

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Read more about Earth Says Get This Browser
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Earth Says Get This Browser

Get Climate Active With Ecosia

Nov 28, 2024 — Dec 3, 2024

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Green Your Study Routine

Study smarter with eco-friendly habits

Sep 24, 2024 — Oct 25, 2024

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User reviews

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Kept saying robot

After a few minutes use this claimed unusual traffic, challenged to prove human without issuing check and then refused to work.

I’m very dyslexic.
This isn’t a good tool for me if it quits after 1 five minute search as I’m a PG student studying remotely.
Meta GMeta G

Ecosia

I love this app and you help plant trees just but searching up stuff on it, you can help by doing almost nothing.
WallelyWallely

Great when it works

It’s a great concept and when it works it’s great but it constantly freezes and is unusable and you have to delete the app and its data then download it again
BevinMcBevinMc

Ecosia is lying to us!! They are actually green-washing and it’s all because their AI!!

Fake and it’s using ai
FionnheqFionnheq

Do it

Exceptional. Plant trees for our planet over greenbacks for billionaires.
Cameron DavidsonCameron Davidson
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User experience

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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
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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.