Plant Trees For Free
While Browsing
The browser extension that turns your unused bandwidth into a force for reforestation. No search engine changes, no ads, just install and forget. A perfect complement to Ecosia.
Join over 400 people supporting the environment!
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How to Plant Trees For Free
Our Impact
Trees to be Planted
Trees that will be planted through our reforestation partners based on current earnings.
Total Requests
Total number of requests processed through our network, powering the internet.
Active Users
Growing community of eco-conscious users making a difference while browsing.
Total Earnings
Total earnings generated, directly funding tree planting initiatives.
IdleForest vs Ecosia
How We Compare to Ecosia
IdleForest
- ✓Plant trees while browsing any website
- ✓Keep your current search engine - no change needed
- ✓Passive contribution - just install and forget
- ✓Works alongside Ecosia for maximum impact
- ✓Real-time impact tracking on our dashboard
Ecosia
- ✓Plant trees when you search the web
- ✓Requires changing your search engine
- ✓Active contribution - must use for searches
- ✓Established brand with proven impact
- ✓Monthly financial reports for transparency
For maximum impact, use both IdleForest and Ecosia together!
Plant trees while searching and while browsing for free
Join over 400 people supporting the environment!
Roadmap
Browser Extensions
✓ CompletedDesktop Apps
BetaExtend your impact with our new Desktop applications. Plant trees while your computer is idle and contribute even more to reforestation efforts.
Referral System
In DevelopmentInvite friends to join IdleForest and get rewarded! For every two referrals, we'll plant an additional tree through our reforestation partners.
Mobile Apps
PlannedBringing IdleForest to iOS and Android devices, allowing you to contribute to reforestation efforts from your mobile device.
Corporate Impact Certification
PlannedEnable your organization to make a tangible environmental impact. By integrating IdleForest, businesses can contribute to reforestation and earn Carbon Offset Certificates, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Meet the Founder
Hey, I'm Daniel, the person behind IdleForest. I've always been inspired by projects like Ecosia that use technology for good, and I wanted to find my own way to help our planet. That's what got me into coding and eventually led to creating IdleForest.
As a Full Stack Developer, I'm putting my skills to work here. IdleForest is just starting out, but my hope is that it can grow into something that makes a real difference – helping us all plant a lot of trees and contribute to a healthier Earth, simply and effectively.
FAQ
Simply install the IdleForest browser extension and browse normally. Your unused bandwidth will be converted into funding for tree planting initiatives, at no cost to you. Each tree costs approximately $0.33 to plant, and our system automatically tracks your contribution to global reforestation efforts.
While Ecosia plants trees when you search, IdleForest plants trees while you browse any website. The key difference is that IdleForest doesn't require changing your search engine - just install our extension and forget. You can use both IdleForest and Ecosia together for maximum environmental impact. Check out our detailed comparison in the IdleForest vs Ecosia section above.
As we continue to grow and onboard more companies, rewards can vary. Please don't uninstall the extension during periods of lower rewards - your continued support helps us expand our network and increase rewards for everyone. The more users we have, the more companies we can partner with, leading to better and more consistent earnings for all users.
Your shared bandwidth enables companies to access websites from specific countries to gather public data they need (like product prices). For example, a company might need to see product prices on Amazon Spain. The websites are fetched in a sessionless manner, ensuring no personal data is transmitted. We have strict rate limits and bandwidth checks to maintain your browsing experience, and all accessed domains are checked against a security blacklist.
Absolutely! We prioritize your security and privacy. We implement strict security measures: 1) All companies using our network are personally vetted, 2) Domains are checked against a security blacklist, 3) Websites are fetched in a sessionless manner, ensuring no personal data is transmitted, 4) We enforce strict rate limits and bandwidth checks to protect your browsing experience, and 5) We use Mellowtel's secure technology to ensure all traffic is encrypted.
We allocate 80% of our profits directly to tree planting initiatives through verified reforestation partners once we accumulate $50 (to minimize transaction fees). The remaining 20% is invested in developing new ecological projects if it makes sense. Otherwise they will roll over to tree planting.
With just 5,000 active users, we can plant approximately 150,000 trees yearly! As our community grows, this number increases dramatically, making an even bigger impact on global reforestation efforts.
We work with established reforestation partners who handle the actual tree planting. Each tree costs approximately $0.33 to plant, and we maintain transparency about our tree-planting progress through our real-time impact tracker.
Not at all! Our extension is super lightweight and designed to be unnoticeable. We regularly perform speed checks to ensure zero impact on your browsing experience. The extension only uses your idle bandwidth when you're not actively using it, so your regular internet activities remain completely unaffected.