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 by Browsing Online transforms your browser into a powerful tool against climate change. Every time you open a new tab, browse, or shop online, Tero helps save trees and reduce your carbon footprint by blocking unwanted ads.

Key features include customizable new-tab backgrounds, shortcuts to your favorite websites and apps, custom search engines, and an intuitive extension manager. Tero respects your privacy by not tracking your browsing or storing your data. Instead of planting new trees, Tero focuses on conserving existing forests, a more impactful solution in fighting climate change.

Compatible with search engines like Ecosia and OceanHero, Tero maximizes your environmental impact while offering a beautiful, secure browsing experience. Join the mission to build a greener internet with Tero today!

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Users:
10,000+
Rating:
4.62
(86)
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
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

Other platforms

Tero - Save trees by browsing online (v2.52.94)
163 4.47 (19)

Publisher Change History

2024-05-01: Email was changed from co*****@jointero.org to ad*****@jointero.org

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User reviews

Pros
  • Helps users contribute to saving and planting trees easily while browsing.
  • Does not slow down browsing experience significantly.
  • Provides a customizable new tab page with backgrounds and shortcuts.
  • Positive and motivating experience, giving users a sense of making a difference.
  • Good for visually enhancing the browser with cute backgrounds and an eco-friendly mission.
Cons
  • Sudden stop working issue where the new tab flashes then disappears or shows a grey screen.
  • Lack of transparency from the developers regarding financials and organizational changes.
  • Broken or malfunctioning features compared to the previous version, including loss of personalized greetings and badges.
  • Causes issues loading certain websites like Google Docs, Google Sheets, bank websites, videos on Crunchyroll, and payment portals.
  • Forced migration from OpenTabs to Tero without an opt-in beta or sufficient communication, leading to user dissatisfaction.
Recent reviews
thank you team TERO keeping growing ,save trees ,plant trees
by R R, 2025-04-17

Beautiful thing for Nature.
by Šimun Barić, 2025-04-15

Super easy - doesn't slow anything down and I love saving trees
by Susie Pettit, 2025-01-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact
Very high risk impact

Tero - Save trees by browsing online requires a lot of sensitive permissions. 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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Risk likelihood
Very low risk likelihood

Tero - Save trees by browsing online has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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