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Ecosia Browser

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Spec score 8.6 #6 of 31 in Mobile Browser Software

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 its address bar, and an Ecosia profile shows how users 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 for all sites. It is available for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows. Ecosia says its AI runs on European servers and uses smaller models than most mainstream models. It also says pages load up to three times faster than most mainstream browsers, and that the browser conserves battery by limiting background activity. Desktop use requires 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 history, bookmarks, passwords and other data from another browser, but automatic detection does not detect Safari data; Firefox may offer only limited import options.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Ecosia Browser is presented as a browser that funds tree planting while you browse.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ecosia.org
Supported platforms
bothRead 22 Sep 2026 · ecosia.org
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ecosia.org
Support
For antivirus detections involving other antivirus software, Ecosia asks users to contact [email protected].Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.ecosia.org
Headquarters
Berlin, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · ecosia.org
Founded
Ecosia says it was founded in 2009 by Christian Kroll in Berlin, Germany.Read 3 Oct 2026 · companies.ecosia.org
Company
The maker is Ecosia GmbH, whose imprint lists its address in Berlin, Germany.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ecosia.org
AI
Ecosia says its AI runs on European servers and uses smaller AI models than most mainstream models.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ecosia.org
Browser compatibility
Ecosia says Chromium-based browsers should have the full range of import options, while Firefox may have only a limited set.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.ecosia.org
Browser engine
chromiumRead 22 Sep 2026 · ecosia.org
Built-in ad blocking
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ecosia.org
Built-in search
Ecosia search is built into the address bar.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ecosia.org
Cross-device sync
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ecosia.org
Energy saving
The browser conserves battery power and limits background activity to support longer browsing.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ecosia.org
Impact profile
An Ecosia profile lets users see how they are helping people, the planet and animals.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ecosia.org
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.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.ecosia.org
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.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.ecosia.org
Privacy panel
The privacy panel warns about unsafe sites and can set cookie settings for all sites according to the user's preference.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ecosia.org
Speed
Ecosia says the browser is optimized for speed and loads pages up to three times faster than most mainstream browsers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ecosia.org

Plans and prices

Free Free Desktop and mobile browser access Read 22 Sep 2026 · ecosia.org
Ecosia Browser Free No price or plan limits stated on the browser page Read 3 Oct 2026 · ecosia.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows
  • Ecosia search built into the address bar
  • Includes ad blocking and cross-device sync
  • Privacy panel warns about unsafe sites

Limits

  • Desktop use requires Windows 10 or later
  • macOS desktop use requires version 13 or later
  • Linux functionality outside verified Ubuntu is not guaranteed
  • Automatic import detection does not detect Safari data

Who it suits

Ecosia Browser suits people who want Ecosia search, ad blocking and cross-device sync in a free browser. Its privacy panel and tree-planting purpose may also appeal to users who want those features as part of everyday browsing.

Verdict

Ecosia Browser combines built-in search, ad blocking and privacy controls with a tree-planting purpose. Check the desktop requirements and browser-data import limitations if moving from another browser.

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