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-friendly search firm Ecosia has introduced a Linux browser to assist European users in combating the dominance of American tech conglomerates. The new browser aims to cater to the growing number of Linux users in Europe who demand data privacy, digital sovereignty, and sustainability. Ecosia's founder and CEO, Christian Kroll, highlighted the Linux community as a "critical tech community" that has long advocated for these values.
The Linux user base has seen a significant increase, from 2.5 percent of EU computer users to 5.7 percent in just one year. During the same period, Windows' market share has declined, dropping from 80.2 percent to 74.2 percent. Ecosia aims to provide a search engine that aligns with the values of Linux users - being climate-friendly, privacy-conscious, and free from monopolies.
The company's Linux browser is currently available through the App Center on Ubuntu and directly from the Snap store. While Ecosia's browsers are based on open-source Chromium, the specific browser for Linux is not open source yet.
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