OceanHero: Save Our Oceans with Every New Tab

Name: OceanHero: Save Our Oceans with Every New Tab
Rating: 4.766467065868263 (167 reviews)
Author: https://oceanhero.today

Join the movement to fight ocean plastic. Your searches help support real cleanup efforts.

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OceanHero is a Chrome extension designed to help you contribute to ocean cleanup simply by performing your regular web searches. Every time you open a new tab, you get beautiful ocean-themed backgrounds and updates on how many ocean-bound plastic bottles have been collected by the community. This lite version lets you continue searching with your default search engine while supporting real cleanup efforts.

The extension highlights companies that contribute to pollution directly on websites and allows seamless communication with cooperating services. OceanHero replaces your new tab page to integrate its search functionality and shows your most frequently visited sites for easy access. Join thousands who are making a real difference for our oceans effortlessly.

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By:

https://oceanhero.today

Users:

50,000

Rating:

4.77

(167)

Version:

10.6 Last updated: 2025-06-05

Creation date:

2020-11-10

Risk:

Permissions:

cookies
storage
topSites
unlimitedStorage
alarms
search

Host permissions:

https://oceanhero.today/*
https://accounts.google.com/*

Size:

8.31MB

Email:

he*****@oceanhero.today

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-15

Ranking

# 3,206 ▲ 29

Other platforms

OceanHero: Save Our Oceans by Surfing the Web (v10.6)

1,794 4.69

(84)

User reviews

OceanHero is praised for its engaging way to help save oceans through daily searches, offering beautiful customizable backgrounds and interactive features like games and bottle counters that motivate users. It is easy to install and promotes positive environmental impact, making users feel happy and motivated. Common concerns include slow loading when changing backgrounds, absence of dark mode, and some browser compatibility issues. Overall, users highly recommend the extension for its causes and feel encouraged to continue using it daily.

Pros

Helps users contribute to saving the ocean/environment with every search or new tab.
Offers attractive and customizable backgrounds, including photos and themes users enjoy.
Includes fun features like mini games and a bottle counter to increase engagement and track impact.
Easy to install and use across different browsers and devices.
Positive feelings and motivation derived from contributing to a good cause with minimal effort.

Cons

Some users experience slow loading when changing backgrounds, especially custom ones.
Lack of dark mode on the search site, which can be uncomfortable for sensitive eyes.
Compatibility issues with certain browsers like Opera GX.
Extension suddenly stops working on some PCs without clear explanation.

Recent reviews

I love all the backgrounds and being able to add my friends and send gifs!

Mc*****, 2025-01-20

Helps save the environment in a fun and easy way.

Is*****, 2024-10-07

Lovely background photos if you choose to use them. Ad revenue goes to recycling plastic. Works as intended.

Ag*****, 2024-06-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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OceanHero: Save Our Oceans with Every New Tab requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

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Risk likelihood

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OceanHero: Save Our Oceans with Every New Tab is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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