# Ecosia: Search to plant trees

> Plant trees as you browse. Over 230 million trees planted

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ecosia.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ecosia.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ecosia.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ecosia
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 28,343,188
- **Rating:** 4.04 / 5 (191,680 ratings)
- **Version:** 150.0.7871.63.42
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2013-07-26
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 262 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ecosia.android)
- **Website:** [http://ecosia.org](http://ecosia.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ecosia.org/privacy](https://www.ecosia.org/privacy)

## Description

Ecosia is a privacy-first search engine that turns everyday browsing into climate action. By using ad revenue, Ecosia donates 100% of its profits to fund tree-planting projects across 35+ countries, restoring biodiversity, supporting local communities, and fighting climate change. The extension highlights transparency with monthly financial reports and measurable impact — over 230 million trees planted to date.

Built as a not-for-profit, steward-owned company, Ecosia runs on renewable energy (solar plants that generate more than the electricity needed for searches) and only collects the minimum data required to deliver results. Install Ecosia to make your searches count: protect your privacy, power searches with clean energy, and contribute to global reforestation one click at a time.

## Rankings

- #5,490 — Overall
- #104 — Communication (Free)
- #113 — Top app in Mexico
- #184 — Top app in Colombia
- #24 — search
- #29 — environment

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CAPTURE_KEYBOARD`
- `android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_QUERY_CANDIDATE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ALLOWED_PROVIDERS`
- `android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ORIGIN`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.HAND_TRACKING`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ADVANCED_PROTECTION_MODE`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REPOSITION_SELF_WINDOWS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS`
- `android.permission.SCENE_UNDERSTANDING_FINE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_LOOPBACK_INTERFACE`
- `android.permission.USE_PINNED_WINDOWING_LAYER`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.chrome.permission.DEVICE_EXTRAS`
- `com.ecosia.android.TOS_ACKED`
- `com.ecosia.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.ecosia.android.permission.READ_WRITE_BOOKMARK_FOLDERS`
- `com.google.android.apps.now.CURRENT_ACCOUNT_ACCESS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Most reviews praise Ecosia for its eco-friendly mission and transparency, with users feeling they contribute to tree planting and preferring it over Google. They value the ability to disable AI and the ethical stance. However, many express concerns about AI’s impact, privacy, and skepticism about tree-count claims, plus practical drawbacks like login problems, slow browsing, and auto-updates. Overall, the app is valued for its purpose but needs clearer AI/privacy handling and performance improvements.

### Pros

- Ad revenue funds tree planting, letting me browse with a feel-good payoff.
- Clear commitment to sustainability with transparency about practices.
- Users feel they are making a positive impact and are often motivated to switch from other browsers.
- Option to turn off AI features for a more comfortable, non-intrusive experience.
- Overall eco-friendly concept and a user-preferred mission over mainstream search engines like Google.

### Cons

- AI features are controversial; many users want them removed due to environmental impact and intrusiveness.
- Privacy concerns about data use and tracking.
- Skepticism about tree-count claims and potential greenwashing.
- Performance/UX issues: slower browsing, web version reloads, and bothersome auto-updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ecosia.android)