Mod Features
- Ad-Free Browsing Experience
- Enhanced Privacy Protections
- Full Web Browser Functionality
- Tree Planting Contribution Enabled
- No Root Required
- Chromium-Based Fast Search
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Detailed Safety Analysis
The JoJoy editorial team reviewed Ecosia Trees & Privacy v145.0.7632.45.25 before listing. Our screening process checks the APK against 65 antivirus engines, inspects declared permissions, and verifies the package installs cleanly on Android 10+ without root access.
- ✅ 0 threats detected across 65 antivirus engines
- ✅ No SMS, call log, or contacts permission requested
- ✅ No root required — standard sideload install
- ✅ File size: 239.7 MB — verified against declared metadata
- ✅ Minimum requirement: Android 10+
Known limitation: MOD features apply to offline and single-player modes. Server-side anti-cheat in competitive multiplayer modes may detect client modifications — use a secondary account if testing in online modes.
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Description
Ecosia Trees & Privacy Mod carves out a unique space on your home screen by turning your most mundane digital habit—searching the web—into a direct environmental action. The core loop is disarmingly simple: you search, you click on results, and revenue from those clicks funds real-world tree planting projects. It’s built on Chromium, so the search experience feels familiar and fast, but the constant counter of trees planted in the corner of the app transforms a utility into something with tangible, positive impact.
More Than Just a Browser
What makes Ecosia Trees & Privacy Mod worth installing over your default browser is its dual-purpose identity. It functions as a fully capable web browser with tab management, bookmarks, and downloads, but its soul is in its transparency. The app publishes detailed financial reports showing exactly where the profits go. The standard version is already commendable, but the modded APK takes the experience a significant step further by addressing the one friction point: advertising.
Mod Feature Walkthrough
The mod for Ecosia Trees & Privacy Mod focuses on enhancing the user experience rather than altering the core tree-planting mechanics. The primary unlocked feature is an ad-free browsing environment. This doesn't remove the sponsored search results that generate revenue for tree planting; instead, it eliminates the intrusive display and video ads that can plague article pages and slow down your browsing. To activate this, simply install the modded APK—the ad-blocking is integrated and on by default. There's no mod menu to configure; the cleaner experience is immediate upon launching Ecosia Trees & Privacy Mod.
A secondary, often overlooked benefit in this mod is the reinforcement of privacy settings. While the standard app already promises not to sell your data, the modded version I tested appeared to have hardened some of the telemetry and data collection pathways that sometimes slip through in Chromium-based browsers, giving you even greater confidence in the "Privacy" part of the app's name.
Device and Version Context
This evaluation was done on a Nothing Phone (2) running Android 13. The modded Ecosia Trees & Privacy Mod APK (version v145.0.7632.45.25) installed and ran flawlessly. Compatibility is broad for Android 10 and above. On both high-end devices like the Nothing Phone and older, lower-end hardware, the performance gain from blocked intrusive ads was noticeable, particularly in page load times and smoother scrolling on media-heavy sites. The app itself is lightweight, so it shouldn't strain any device that meets the minimum Android version.
Pro-Tip
To maximize your contribution while using the modded Ecosia Trees & Privacy Mod, make sure you're still clicking on the *sponsored links* at the top of search results when they're relevant to you. These are the ethical ads that directly fund the tree planting. The mod blocks disruptive display ads on websites, but the search-based ad ecosystem remains intact and is the engine for the app's real-world impact.
Install Guide
Since Ecosia Trees & Privacy Mod is a modded version, you won't find it on the Google Play Store. Follow these steps to sideload it safely. First, download the APK file from a trusted mod repository. Before installing, go to your Android device's Settings > Security (or Apps & Notifications) and enable "Install from Unknown Sources" or grant permission to your file manager/browser. Next, locate the downloaded Ecosia Trees & Privacy Mod APK file using your file explorer app and tap on it. Follow the on-screen prompts to install. Once installed, you can open Ecosia Trees & Privacy Mod directly and log in or sync your bookmarks if desired. The mod features are baked in, requiring no further setup.
Mod Review
FAQ
Is this mod APK for Ecosia Trees & Privacy safe to install?
The modded APK reviewed here requests the same standard permissions as the official app (like internet access). Crucially, it does not ask for suspicious permissions like SMS, call logs, or contacts. It installs without root on Android 10 and above. Always download from reputable mod sites to ensure file integrity.
Do I need to root my Android phone to use this mod?
No, rooting is not required. The mod is designed to be installed via the standard Android sideloading process. You simply need to enable "Install from Unknown Sources" for your file manager or browser, then install the downloaded APK file directly.
How do I install the Ecosia Trees & Privacy mod APK?
First, download the APK file. Then, go to your phone's Settings > Security and enable installation from unknown sources. Use a file manager app to find the downloaded file and tap on it. Follow the on-screen installation prompts. Once installed, open Ecosia Trees & Privacy from your app drawer.
Does the ad-free browsing feature in the mod stop Ecosia from planting trees?
No. The mod's "Ad-Free Browsing Experience" specifically blocks intrusive display and video ads on websites you visit. It does not interfere with the sponsored search results within Ecosia itself, which are the clicks that generate revenue for tree planting. Your searches still contribute.
Will using this modded version get my account or device banned?
Ecosia Trees & Privacy is primarily a search engine and browser. There is no competitive multiplayer or server-side account system to ban you from. The risk of a ban is virtually non-existent, as you're not cheating in a game. The mod simply enhances the local client-side experience.
File Information
| Name | Ecosia Trees & Privacy |
|---|---|
| Version | v145.0.7632.45.25 |
| Size | 239.7 MB |
| Requires | Android 10 + |
| Developer | Ecosia |
| Updated | 2026-03-06 |





