Ekoru

Every search helps remove plastic
What is Ekoru?
Ekoru is a Chrome extension that allows users to support the conservation and restoration of ocean environments by using the new tab homepage search bar for internet searches. Partnered with Big Blue Ocean Cleanup and Operation Posidonia, Ekoru aims to keep the oceans clean and green.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.50 (24)
Version: 0.36 (Last updated: 2024-09-22)
Creation date: 2019-12-11
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • topSites
Size: 243.71K

Ranking

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Ekoru Search (v0.27)
4.50 (2) 501
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Extension summary

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⭐️ How it works Similar to how Ecosia plants trees and OceanHero recycles plastic, Ekoru.org has partnered with Big Blue Ocean Cleanup and Operation Posidonia to help keep our oceans clean and green.

🌎 How it helps Using the Ekoru new tab homepage search bar for your internet searches, enables you to automatically support a global community of people working hard to conserve and restore the ocean environment and ocean floors.

⚙️Settings and Features • Solid backgrounds • Date and time • List of your favorite websites • All of our servers are powered by hydro-electricity

📋 Terms By clicking "add to Chrome", I accept and agree to installing the Ekoru Search extension and setting the Chrome New Tab search provider as described by the services in Terms of Use https://www.ekoru.org/terms/ and Privacy Policy https://www.ekoru.org/privacy/.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Supports a great cause for ocean conservation.
  • Easy and passive way to help make a change.
  • Visually appealing backgrounds.
  • Initial positive user experience.
  • Good for those who care about the ocean.
Cons
  • Lack of customization options, such as personal background images.
  • Functionality issues on desktop.
  • Transparency concerns regarding impacts and financial reporting.
  • Need for a dark theme and additional language options.
  • Repetitive display of company motto instead of search terms.
Most mentioned
  • Desire for more customization options.
  • Need for transparency in impact and financials.
  • Functionality issues, especially on desktop.
  • Appreciation for beautiful backgrounds.
  • Request for a dark theme.
Recent reviews
by Christian Voy, 2024-06-23

great cause, hopefully good implementation.
by Nikita Pavlenko, 2024-04-16

i love this already! my only complaint is that i wish i could customize the background with my own pictures. everything else im okay with though!
by AutiCat474, 2023-04-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Ekoru requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Ekoru has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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