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Ecosia by ecosia.org

Set Ecosia as the default search engine.

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🌳 Ecosia Search — Browse the Web, Plant Trees! 🌍

Turn every search into a positive impact for the planet. This add-on sets Ecosia as your default search engine in Firefox, so each time you look something up online, you're helping fund reforestation projects around the world.

🌱 Key Features:
• 🔍 Sets Ecosia as your default search engine instantly — no manual configuration needed
• 🌲 Plants real trees with the ad revenue generated from your searches (around 45 searches = 1 tree!)
• 🔒 Privacy-first browsing — searches are anonymized and never sold to third-party advertisers
• ⚡ Fast, reliable, and high-quality search results powered by trusted technology
• 💚 Transparent monthly financial reports so you can see exactly where the money goes
• 🌐 Available in multiple languages and regions worldwide

🌟 Why Choose Ecosia?
• 🍃 Carbon-negative: Ecosia's solar plants produce more renewable energy than its servers consume
• 🌳 Over 200 million trees planted across more than 35 countries to date
• 🤝 Not-for-profit business — 100% of profits go toward climate action
• 👤 No personal data tracking, no creepy ad profiles, and no third-party trackers
• 🌎 Supports biodiversity, local communities, and reforestation in critical ecosystems

🚀 How It Works:
• ✅ Install the add-on with a single click
• 🔎 Start searching the web like you normally would
• 🌿 Watch your personal tree counter grow with every query
• 🌍 Feel good knowing your everyday browsing is helping the planet

Make your searches count. Install Ecosia Search today and join millions of people turning curiosity into climate action — one search at a time. 🌳💚
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  • Access your data for all websites

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Version
3.1
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25.86 KB
Last updated
4 days ago (May 4, 2026)
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