Tero - Save trees by browsing online

Tero turns your browser into a force of positive change and lets you fight climate change simply by browsing online.

Tero - Save Trees Just by Browsing the Internet

Tero - Save trees by browsing online is a Chrome extension that promotes environmental sustainability by blocking unwanted ads, saving trees with your online browsing or shopping, and providing beautiful backgrounds, news, updates, app shortcuts, and custom search engines. Tero respects user privacy and concentrates on positive environmental impact rather than data collection. Rather than planting new trees, Tero's emphasis is on conserving existing forests based on several sustainability studies. Users can also integrate Tero with Ecosia and OceanHero to broaden their impact.

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Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2025-02-06

By: https://jointero.org

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.60

(83)

Version: 1.0.26 (Last updated: 2023-11-14)

Creation date: 2022-09-16

Permissions:

activeTab
tabs
webRequest
storage
topSites
cookies
management

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 6.07M

Email: ad*****@jointero.org

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Tero - Save trees by browsing online (v2.52.94)

184 4.50

(20)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Easy to use and doesn't interfere with browsing
Makes users feel they are contributing to saving trees
Customizable features enhance user experience
Provides a sense of achievement for saving trees
Positive environmental message and mission

Cons

Has experienced functionality issues recently
Concerns about lack of transparency and financial reporting
Forced migration from OpenTabs caused frustration
Breaks functionality on certain websites
Users faced issues resetting tree counts or losing progress

Most mentioned

Issues with the extension not working as intended
Lack of transparency and communication from developers
Frustration with website compatibility problems caused by the extension
Positive environmental impact and ease of use
Customization options and user experience

User reviews

Super easy - doesn't slow anything down and I love saving trees

Susie Pettit, 2025-01-29

I'd been using OpenTabs for at least a year when they announced their rebranding and expansion as Tero. Since then, I've seen their company: -Remove their formerly-public financial reports from their site (and trust me, I searched high and low for recent ones); -Reduce their contact methods to Discord and Instagram only (which is great, because I don't like or use either platform); -Implement a flawed and confusing sponsor program that supposedly funds tree preservation with visits to partner sites, without publishing a current list of partners or criteria for joining the sponsorship program; -Regularly remove or reinstate sponsors without warning at random intervals, even if those sponsors were listed on the new tab page on the same day they were suspended from the program; -Fail to fix their coding so that ads on new tabs don't force the whole browser to a screeching halt (this is why I keep adblock active on Tero pages, even on a high-end PC); -Suggest new features that remain perpetually on the horizon, like some kind of digital mirage; and -Trim away at their knowledgebase to cover only the most basic questions (bring back your Notion, jerks!). And as the cherry on top, their so-called blog hasn't seen new posts since 2023 at the latest. There are no in-app or blog updates for any of their extensions (Tabs, Ads, Cash which is probably vaporware at this point), and they still haven't offered a public postmortem for the quiet shutdown of OpenTabs Games and Surveys. Tero might have dragged Tab for a Cause for high expenses and low donations, but at least Team Gladly releases occasional feature updates and regular quarterly reports. If the devs are reading this at all, I have one message for you: Be transparent like you promised. Oh, and explain why sites like Walmart are allowed to join your sponsorship program to greenwash their own footprint.

AJ Beandip, 2024-05-05

I've been using this for a long time but all of sudden its not working. When I open a new tab it flashes up and then disappears, please fix this I love Tero but i hate opening a blank screen

Muskan Aggarwal, 2024-04-14

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tero - Save trees by browsing online requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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