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Ecosia: Search to plant trees

Ecosia: Search to plant trees

Plant trees as you browse.

9.7K ratings
1308 reviews
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Released
August 12, 2013
Updated
November 1, 2026

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Ecosia GmbH
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Browse the web and help plant trees with this eco-friendly search engine. It uses ad revenue to fund reforestation projects and combat climate change, while prioritizing user privacy and renewable energy.

✓Plant trees with every search
✓Fund climate action projects
✓Private and encrypted browsing
✓Supports renewable energy
✓Transparent financial reporting
✓Global community impact
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What users say about Ecosia

Reviews of Ecosia are mostly positive: the Utilities app is rated 4.7/5 from 9.7K App Store ratings. What users like most: helps plant trees, smooth and fluid browsing experience. Top complaints: glitchy and freezes frequently, search results not always relevant. Summarized from real user reviews.

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

12.7.1

November 1, 2026

We fixed some bugs and added some stability improvements.

Events

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Browse sustainably and plant trees this Christmas!

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Nov 28, 2024 — Dec 3, 2024

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User reviews

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Love it but it keeps freezing

I love Ecosia!!! I feel so warm and fuzzy knowing that just by using the internet I'm helping plant trees. However, the app keeps freezing. It started a few months ago and keeps getting worse. I'll be using a tab when it randomly completely freezes and I can't press or interact with anything on the tab unless I completely close and reopen the app. I've tried deleting all my website data, resetting my phone, deleting and re-downloading the app and it's still happening. I don't know why, and I can't find any reviews or articles in the help section of the app addressing it, and it's starting to make it very hard to use the app. Otherwise very nice!
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DDexiepants

Not working anymore on iPad

Not sure how you guys screwed this up, but now you can’t type anything in the web address section of a tab. It just snaps back to whatever page you’re already on. I just updated this app and it’s still doing it. Worthless. This appears to be a problem with the Apple keyboard when using this app. Why won’t you fix this? Used to be a very nice app.
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JJoe005

It runs on Bing...

I tried to like it, I like that it's eco friendly, but it's sucks as a search engine. I wish I could remove certain results or websites from appearing.
OOminousanne

Duh !

caring about the planet> profits? choosing people > profit in this capitalist dystopia? Sign me UP!
Aahlalaarretezdeja

AI

The app started with a good concept, but “Green AI” is a bit of an oxymoron, don’t you think?
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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

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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

Does Ecosia have ads?

Ecosia earns money from ads, similar to other search engines. However, it uses 100% of its profits to fund climate action projects, distinguishing it from other platforms.

How many trees has Ecosia planted?

Ecosia has planted over 250 million trees across more than 35 countries, contributing to landscape restoration and wildlife conservation.

Is Ecosia safe and private?

Yes, Ecosia prioritizes user privacy. It only collects necessary data for search results, and all searches are encrypted. The company states, 'We want trees, not your data.'

What devices does Ecosia support?

Ecosia is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

How often is Ecosia updated?

The latest version of Ecosia is 12.7.1, and it was last updated on November 1, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements.

What is the age rating for Ecosia?

Ecosia has an age rating of 17+, which is typical for applications that may involve web browsing and access to a wide range of online content.

What do users like most about Ecosia?

User reviews highlight that people appreciate Ecosia's mission to plant trees, its smooth browsing experience, and its secure and private nature. Many also find it to be an eco-friendly alternative to larger tech companies.

What are some criticisms of Ecosia?

Some users have reported that Ecosia can be glitchy or freeze, and that search results are not always as relevant as those from other search engines. It has also been noted as potentially slower than other browsers and missing some advanced search features.