https://blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/firefox-ecosia-partnership/
Illustration of overlapping browser windows with Ecosia's logo, a tree graphic, Firefox's logo, and the text "Together for a better web," alongside a search bar with a green cursor.
Your tech choices matter more than ever. That’s why at Mozilla, we believe in empowering users to make informed decisions that align with their values. In that spirit, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Ecosia, a search engine that prioritizes sustainability, and social impact.
Did you know you could choose the search engine of your choice right from your Firefox URL bar? Whether you prioritize privacy, climate protection, or simply want a search experience tailored to your preferences, we’ve got you covered.
Ecosia goes beyond data protection by addressing environmental concerns. Every search made through the search engine contributes to tree-planting projects worldwide, helping to combat deforestation and regenerate the planet. Ecosia planted over 215 million trees, across the planet biodiversity hotspots, making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change. Just like Mozilla, they are committed to creating a better internet, and world, for everyone.
Together, Mozilla, Firefox and Ecosia are contributing to a web that is more open and inclusive, but above all — one where you can make an informed choice about what tech you use and why. Your tech choices make a difference.
As Firefox and Mozilla continue to champion user empowerment and innovation, we invite you to join us in shaping a web that makes the world better. Together, let’s make a positive impact — one search at a time.
What's Ecosia's business model? How can they afford to plant trees on top of running a search engine?
I think it's basically Bing under the hood but Ecosia provide their own adverts on the search results page
Ads make a lot of money
I can't get it to load but their financials are supposedly here https://ecosia.co/finreportsen
It loads for me. They've always been very transparent about their finances, huge selling point for me
Some people complain that they spend too much on operations, but honestly for what they do even if it's just a layer over Bing and Google, it seems fine. I checked some of their job offers and the salaries are nothing special. I doubt their CEO is earning millions like certain other non profits...