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Ecosia Browser
Ecosia Browser · Berlin, Germany · founded 2009
What it is
Ecosia Browser is a free Chromium-based browser presented as a way to fund tree planting while browsing. Ecosia search is built into the address bar, and an Ecosia profile shows users how they are helping people, the planet, and animals. The browser includes ad blocking, cross-device sync, and a privacy panel that warns about unsafe sites and lets users set cookie preferences across sites.
Ecosia says its AI runs on European servers and uses smaller models than most mainstream models. The maker also says the browser is optimized for speed, with pages loading up to three times faster than most mainstream browsers, and that it limits background activity to conserve battery. It is available for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Desktop requirements are Windows 10 or later, macOS 13 or later, or Linux. Linux is verified on Ubuntu 25.10 and later, with full functionality not guaranteed on other distributions. Users can import browser history, bookmarks, passwords, and other data, but automatic detection does not detect Safari data.
For and against
For
- Free browser with built-in Ecosia search
- Includes ad blocking and cross-device sync
- Privacy panel warns about unsafe sites
- Available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows
Against
- Full Linux functionality is not guaranteed on all distributions
- Automatic import does not detect Safari data
- Firefox may offer only limited import options
The verdict
Ecosia Browser combines search, ad blocking, syncing, and a privacy panel in a free Chromium browser. Check the desktop requirements and import limitations if you plan to move data from another browser.
Who it suits
Ecosia Browser suits people who want a free browser with built-in Ecosia search and an impact profile. It is also available across desktop and mobile platforms for cross-device sync.
Plans and prices
Free
Desktop and mobile browser access
Read 22 Sep 2026 · ecosia.org
Ecosia Browser
No price or plan limits stated on the browser page
Read 3 Oct 2026 · ecosia.org
On the record
- AI
- Ecosia says its AI runs on European servers and uses smaller AI models than most mainstream models.ecosia.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Browser compatibility
- Ecosia says Chromium-based browsers should have the full range of import options, while Firefox may have only a limited set.support.ecosia.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Browser engine
- chromiumecosia.org · read 22 Sep 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yesecosia.org · read 22 Sep 2026
- Built-in search
- Ecosia search is built into the address bar.ecosia.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Company
- The maker is Ecosia GmbH, whose imprint lists its address in Berlin, Germany.ecosia.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yesecosia.org · read 22 Sep 2026
- Energy saving
- The browser conserves battery power and limits background activity to support longer browsing.ecosia.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Impact profile
- An Ecosia profile lets users see how they are helping people, the planet and animals.ecosia.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Importing data
- Users can import history, bookmarks, passwords and other information from another browser, but automatic detection does not fully support all browsers and does not detect Safari data.support.ecosia.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- The desktop browser requires Windows 10 or later, macOS 13 or later, or Linux; Ecosia says Linux is verified on Ubuntu 25.10 and later and does not guarantee full functionality on other distributions.support.ecosia.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy panel
- The privacy panel warns about unsafe sites and can set cookie settings for all sites according to the user's preference.ecosia.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Ecosia Browser is presented as a browser that funds tree planting while you browse.ecosia.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Speed
- Ecosia says the browser is optimized for speed and loads pages up to three times faster than most mainstream browsers.ecosia.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- For antivirus detections involving other antivirus software, Ecosia asks users to contact [email protected].support.ecosia.org · read 3 Oct 2026
