Ecosia

Who says you cannot “save the planet” while browsing the Internet and performing searches? Ecosia aims at combating climate change through planting trees. This search engine app will convert each of the searches conducted through it into planted trees, one for each search, therefore enabling its users to contribute to a higher cause actively.

During our tests, the search engine performed flawlessly, offering the search results quickly and with no issues whatsoever. Several settings which are similar to the ones present on other search engines, such as filters or alternative sites for searching are also provided.

In order to keep track of the number of trees planted through the help of each user, the app features a built-in counter, which always displays the number for each browsing session. The main search screen offers a global counter, where the total number of trees planted so far is displayed.

Setting Ecosia as the default search engine is no tricky task and additionally, users can also define the preferred search region, the language, as well as means of protection for infants. Safe search sports several levels or security, this way ensuring an adequate search session.

Tab behavior for searches as well as auto-suggest options can also be adjusted to one’s preferences, and, last but not least, this leaves room for defining personalized searches and setting up notifications for news about tree planting.

Those who seek to become involved in helping sustain a noble cause and actually fight climate change through small actions, might wish to check put Ecosia. This search engine app will convert regular Internet searches into trees planted somewhere in the world.