# Ekoru Search

> Every search helps remove plastic

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ekoru\_search](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ekoru_search)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ekoru_search`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ekoru
- **Category:** web-development,search-tools,bookmarks
- **Daily users:** 157
- **Weekly downloads:** 5
- **Rating:** 1.50 / 5 (4 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.4
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-31
- **First published:** 2024-09-20
- **Size:** 156 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ekoru_search/)
- **Website:** [https://www.ekoru.org](https://www.ekoru.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ekoru\_search/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ekoru_search/privacy/)

## Description

Ekoru Search is a sustainable Chrome extension aimed at ocean conservation. Every internet search you make through the Ekoru new tab homepage contributes to removing plastic from our oceans. Partnered with Big Blue Ocean Cleanup and Operation Posidonia, Ekoru supports global efforts to protect and restore marine environments.

The extension features solid background options, displays date and time, and allows quick access to your favorite websites. All servers powering Ekoru are run on hydro-electricity, ensuring a clean and green search experience. By installing Ekoru Search, you agree to the terms and privacy policies ensuring transparency and user trust. Join the community of users making a positive environmental impact with every search.

## Rankings

- #9,263 — Overall
- #327 — Bookmarks
- #149 — search box
- #151 — search bar
- #154 — search
- #171 — research

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `*://*.ekoru.org/*`
- `contextMenus`
- `cookies`
- `storage`
- `topSites`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Can change search providers, which could redirect searches to malicious sites, posing moderate risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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