Ecosia: Search to plant trees

Ecosia: Search to plant trees

Plant trees as you browse.

9K ratings
1130 reviews
#165 in free Utilities
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 12, 2013
  • July 9, 2026

Features

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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's New in Ecosia

12.3.1

July 9, 2026

We fixed some bugs and added some stability improvements.

Charts

Top Free

📉 165-10

Utilities

This app dropped -10 positions in Utilities chart.

Last updated on August 2, 2026.

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User reviews

Doesn’t work as well

I love it for what it says it’s doing, but this browser just doesn’t work well anymore. Images don’t load, too much AI, and I never seem to get what I’m looking up

The Best

The Best ever ever ever ever

Good app

Like functionality decent results but good cause

I love!

I have used both the app for iPhone and the browser and I really like both. After previously using Google I do miss the image search feature but otherwise it is just the same. I like how there is an option to turn off ai features on browser but I’m still trying to do that to the app on iPhone.

Good for the environment, legitimate, and is flexible with generative AI features

I'm so glad I found this app! I highly recommend it. For those who are concerned about the AI overviews, you can turn them off when you receive one, and they were only added to make more people use and support the app and therefore waste less water and plant more trees. The search engine is good, and Ecosia has definitely made a difference due to the amount of trees planted because of it!
Also, I have used the app for some time now and have researched its impact, and I believe it is legitimate and honest about its impact.
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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.