Everyday searchers who want profits spent on trees and climate projects get a free engine with no in-app purchases.
Kenning's take
What it does
A web search engine that funds tree planting and climate projects with its profits, so each search goes towards that cause. It works like an ordinary search engine in a browser or its own app, and it says searches are encrypted and only the data needed for results is collected.
- web search with ad revenue spent on climate action
- tree planting in biodiversity hotspots
- encrypted searches with limited data collection
- investment in solar plants
- monthly financial reports on what was funded
Who it suits. People who want a free everyday search engine whose profits go to tree planting and climate projects.
Key facts
- Category
- Search & quick answers
- Made by
- Ecosia GmbH
- Based in
- Germany
- Launched
- 2009
- Works on
- iPhone, Android, Web
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- Free; the UK App Store listing shows no in-app purchases
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- TechRadar 2021-07-31
FAQ
Is Ecosia free?
Yes. The Ecosia app is free on the UK App Store with no in-app purchases.
Who runs Ecosia?
Ecosia GmbH, a company headquartered in Berlin, Germany. It was founded in 2009.
Does Ecosia work on Android?
Yes. Ecosia is on Google Play as well as the App Store and the web.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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