The search company that plants trees just launched a Linux browser to help Europe battle big tech
Why now? Well, the Linux desktop market share in the EU doubled between 2024 and 2025 (to 5.7%). That's why!
Berlin-based eco-conscious search firm Ecosia has announced the launch of a Linux browser as part of its expanding range of European-focused web browsers. The new browser aims to support the growing Linux community in Europe, which has doubled in numbers since 2024, accounting for 5.7 percent of EU computer users as of 2025. This represents a significant increase from Windows' previous 80.2 percent market share, which has since dropped to 74.2 percent.
Ecosia founder and CEO Christian Kroll emphasized the browser's focus on climate- and privacy-friendly search, designed to provide an alternative to commercial tech giants like Google. The company's decision to cater to Linux users comes in response to the European Commission's recent mandate for Google to share anonymized search data with rival search engines, as well as growing dissatisfaction among Europeans over Google's dominance in the tech industry.
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