# Idleforest

> Plant trees while you browse, turning your everyday internet usage into real trees.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `idleforest`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** daniiba
- **Daily users:** 11
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (6 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-21
- **First published:** 2025-02-20
- **Size:** 2.92 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-07-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/idleforest/)
- **Website:** [https://idleforest.com](https://idleforest.com/)

## Description

Transform your everyday browsing into real-world reforestation! Idleforest converts your shared internet bandwidth into tree plantings, helping combat climate change while you browse normally.

How it works:
- The extension uses Mellowtel's secure bandwidth-sharing technology
- Your shared bandwidth helps power scientific research and legitimate business services
- Every $0.35 earned plants a real tree through verified reforestation partners (<a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/0f8ef4913ac3d2bec0d8b346b5529ae8d2b50ed6576648581d334d598a4ef912/https%3A//trees.org/" rel="nofollow">https://trees.org/</a>)
- Watch your personal forest grow with our interactive visualization
- Track your CO₂ impact in real-time

Your Privacy &amp; Security:
- Completely anonymous - no personal data collected
- Open-source code for full transparency
- Strict partner vetting through Y Combinator startups
- Secure, monitored, and ethically operated
- No impact on your browsing experience

Join our growing community of passive environmentalists making a real difference. Every tree counts in the fight against climate change - start growing your forest today!

Note: This extension uses Mellowtel's bandwidth-sharing service to generate funds for tree planting. For complete details about how Mellowtel works, visit <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/414e57bb875b2204f4cc9a3ab75862f17bf65382fd0815d0f558c971bd071806/https%3A//www.mellowtel.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mellowtel.com/</a>

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `identity`
- `storage`
- `declarativeNetRequest`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`
- `*.idleforest.com`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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