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Ecosia - Plant trees & search

Plant trees while you search the web - eco-friendly browsing.

Ecosia
  • 10.1.1 Version
  • 4.5 Score
  • 9M+ Downloads
  • Free License
  • 3+ Content Rating
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Looking to save the planet while browsing online? Look no further!

Welcome to Ecosia

Make a difference, one search at a time. Ecosia, not your ordinary search engine.

- Help plant 200 million trees globally with every search.

- Stay carbon negative with renewable energy for searches.

- Ensure internet privacy: no tracking, no selling data.

- Enjoy ad-free, fast browsing experience with a green touch.

- Embrace radical transparency on where profits go.

Ready to rescue the Earth and surf the web guilt-free?

Set Ecosia as your default browser on Chrome (Android)

On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app Chrome

To the right of the address bar, tap More and then Settings

Under Basics tap Search engine

Select Ecosia

Ecosia

Set Ecosia as your default browser on Brave (Android)

When using the Brave mobile browser you can select Ecosia as your default:

Open Settings and go to General 

Click search engines

Click on standard tab and select Ecosia

Repeat for private tab

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Information
  • Version10.1.1
  • UpdateSep 25, 2024
  • DeveloperEcosia
  • CategoryCommunication
  • Requires AndroidAndroid 7.0+
  • Downloads9M+
  • Package Namecom.ecosia.android
  • Signaturef7af612e7754eede191bc2dddb4ecf6a
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User Reviews
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  • Cherry Ann Banario
    Cherry Ann Banario

    The browser changed the tab view to grid style which is so frustrating for me. I used this app because it didn't have that feature. I really hope they make it optional or else I'll have to switch to a different browser. I already switched as couldn't stand the thumbnails and they weren't fixing it. Super disappointed.

  • Amgirl Singson
    Amgirl Singson

    I really like this mobile browser. It's fast and stable and has a built-in adblocker. It has all the features I need and the interface is clean and user-friendly. Bookmarking works really well, which is a big plus. It's now my preferred browser. The only thing that bothers me is that it always opens a new home tab when I reopen the app, which can be quite annoying in daily use.

  • Camilo Morales
    Camilo Morales

    I think it's awesome that with Ecosia, I can get my questions answered and help the environment at the same time. I'm really impressed by how much they've done to restore forests! Ecosia works well as a search engine, although it doesn't have all the features of Google. However, I don't mind because I can still use Chrome when needed. I've added the Ecosia search bar widget to my home screen, and it's super convenient. Big thanks to Ecosia!

  • Nicole James
    Nicole James

    I really like this app. I can help plant trees just by using it. There are some areas that could be better, like having more visuals, photos, and videos of the results. Sometimes it's hard to find things on Ecosia because there aren't many suggestions. Keep up the good work! I'm confident you will make the app even better.

  • Emily Selders
    Emily Selders

    I sometimes have to wait for a photo to load completely, and occasionally it doesn't. But mostly, it's fine. You need to click on the source to see the whole image. The X button to clear works properly now, and there's also a dark mode. However, the search results are not very precise.

  • Phil
    Phil

    This app and website are really cool! They use ad revenue to plant trees, which is a smart idea, especially considering the state of the world right now. One issue is that they use Microsoft's Bing for their searches, and Bing isn't fully powered by renewable energy. Google plans to have all their servers running on renewable energy by 2025, which is awesome. Even though Ecosia is already carbon negative, If they switch to using Google, they could offset even more carbon emissions.

  • Kevin Tsilwane
    Kevin Tsilwane

    The experience is fantastic. It would be nice to see a bit more detailed analysis or information in Wikipedia definitions during searches. But, in general, it exceeds expectations. Job well done!

  • seanmoran
    seanmoran

    I like using Ecosia because it doesn't flood me with ads like Google does. I appreciate my privacy and I'm thrilled that Ecosia plants a tree for each search I make. It brings me joy to use this search engine. It would be nice if the search function could be enhanced to be more like Google, such as providing maps and details about businesses or places when I search for them (like a drop-down list).

  • Pieter
    Pieter

    The idea is great and the app is well made. It has ad block which is cool. It's convenient, not as much as other search engines that have been around longer. It's a bit slow but still works. The design of the app is kind of old-fashioned, the interface is simple. I hope they update it soon, maybe add features like grouping tabs. And best of all, it's free for everyone, so that's a plus for us all.

Security Status
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  • Name: Ecosia
  • Package Name: com.ecosia.android
  • Signature: f7af612e7754eede191bc2dddb4ecf6a