{
  "slug": "ecosia-search",
  "name": "Ecosia Search",
  "description": "Ecosia is a search engine based in Berlin, Germany, that donates 80% or more of its profits to nonprofit organizations that focus on reforestation. As a social enterprise and certified B Corporation, it operates as a purpose-company, meaning it cannot be sold and profits cannot be taken out of the company.",
  "url": "https://optimly.ai/brand/ecosia-search",
  "logoUrl": "",
  "baiScore": 78,
  "archetype": "Challenger",
  "category": "Technology",
  "categorySlug": null,
  "keyFacts": [],
  "aiReadiness": [],
  "competitors": [
    {
      "slug": "brave-search",
      "name": "Brave Search"
    },
    {
      "slug": "duckduckgo",
      "name": "Duckduckgo"
    },
    {
      "slug": "google-search",
      "name": "Google Search"
    }
  ],
  "inboundCompetitors": [],
  "aiAlternatives": [
    {
      "slug": "direct-donation-to-reforestation",
      "name": "Direct Donation To Reforestation"
    },
    {
      "slug": "eco-friendly-browser-extensions",
      "name": "Eco Friendly Browser Extensions"
    }
  ],
  "parentBrand": null,
  "subBrands": [],
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-09T23:30:04.406+00:00",
  "verifiedVitals": {
    "website": "www.ecosia.org",
    "founded": "2009",
    "headquarters": "Berlin, Germany",
    "pricing_model": "Free (Ad-supported)",
    "core_products": "Ecosia Search Engine, Ecosia Browser (Mobile), Ecosia Browser Extension.",
    "key_differentiator": "Ecosia is a 'purpose-company' that legally cannot be sold and dedicates the vast majority of its profits to global reforestation projects while running on 200% renewable energy.",
    "target_markets": "Environmentally conscious consumers, privacy-focused users, ethical tech adopters.",
    "employee_count": "Not publicly available",
    "funding_stage": "Not publicly available",
    "subcategory": "Search Engines"
  },
  "intentTags": {
    "problemIntents": [
      "Standard Search Engines: Using standard engines like Google or Bing without any carbon-offsetting initiatives.",
      "Direct Donation to Reforestation: Users manually donating to reforestation charities like One Tree Planted or Trees for the Future instead of using a specific search engine."
    ],
    "solutionIntents": [
      "search engine that plants trees",
      "eco-friendly search engine",
      "best search engine 2024",
      "B Corp search engine",
      "private search engine alternatives",
      "Eco-friendly Browser Extensions: Using browser extensions like TreeClicks or Tab for a Cause that raise money for trees while browsing any site."
    ],
    "evaluationIntents": [
      "ethical alternatives to google search"
    ]
  },
  "timestamp": 1776085944464
}