Ecosia is more than a search engine—it’s a simple, powerful way to take climate action every day. By simply browsing the internet, you contribute to reforestation, biodiversity restoration, and community support worldwide. Unlike traditional search engines, Ecosia uses 100% of its profits to fund tree-planting initiatives, making your online activity an impactful environmental effort.
With over 230 million trees planted in 35+ countries, Ecosia combines technology and sustainability to empower users to fight climate change while protecting wildlife and local communities.
Search With Purpose
Ecosia works like any other search engine, but with a vital difference: every ad-generated revenue goes toward tree planting and environmental projects. By using Ecosia as your default search engine, you actively contribute to restoring landscapes, protecting wildlife, and improving communities.
Protect Your Privacy
Your data belongs to you. Ecosia only collects the minimum information needed to deliver search results, and all searches are encrypted. Unlike many platforms, Ecosia focuses on trees, not tracking your data.
Powered by Renewable Energy
Ecosia is powered entirely by renewable energy, with solar plants producing twice the electricity needed to power your searches. This means using Ecosia helps replace fossil fuels with clean energy, making your internet use climate-positive.
Transparent & Accountable
Ecosia operates as a not-for-profit, steward-owned company, publishing monthly financial reports to show exactly where your clicks go. This ensures full transparency, so you know your searches directly contribute to measurable environmental impact.
Global Community Impact
By downloading Ecosia, you join a global community of millions committed to protecting the planet. Each search helps plant trees, restore forests, and improve lives in areas that need it most. Ecosia combines everyday internet use with tangible, positive action, making sustainability accessible to all.
FAQs
1. What is Ecosia?
Ecosia is a search engine that uses 100% of its profits to plant trees, helping combat climate change while you browse the web.
2. How does Ecosia help the environment?
Every search generates revenue from ads, which is then invested in tree-planting projects, biodiversity restoration, and local community support worldwide.
3. Is Ecosia safe for my privacy?
Yes. Ecosia only collects the minimum data required, encrypts searches, and does not sell your information.
4. How is Ecosia powered?
Ecosia runs entirely on renewable energy, with solar plants producing double the electricity needed to power user searches.
5. How can I track my impact?
Ecosia provides monthly financial reports showing how many trees have been planted and where your clicks are contributing to real climate action.
Version History
v142.0.7444.48.16—21 Nov, 2025
We've got a new look!
We are excited to introduce our new brand identity - from a new logo to updated colors - that still reflects our mission!
We worked to improve your browser experiencing with a fresher look.
v142.0.7444.48.15—3 Nov, 2025
v141.0.7390.70.12—20 Oct, 2025
We have updated the entire foundation of our app, making our browser faster, more stable and more secure.
