How do I uninstall Ecosia?
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As there are various ways of using Ecosia, this article is split into sections that will cover all of the different use cases.
In this article you will find:
Ecosia seems to be installed automatically on your device? Then Ecosia is most probably set as the default search engine within your browser.
How to uninstall the Ecosia browser extension
The Ecosia browser extension can be removed in a few clicks. Please choose your browser from the following list for a helpful guide:
- Uninstall Ecosia on Chrome
- Uninstall Ecosia from Safari
- Uninstall Ecosia on Firefox
- Uninstall Ecosia on the Safari Mac app
- Uninstall Ecosia on Microsoft Edge
How to uninstall the Ecosia mobile app
The Ecosia mobile app can be removed like any other application:
How to change your default search engine
Ecosia is available as a directly selectable search engine option in a variety of browsers, alongside others like Google, Bing or DuckDuckGo. Please note that Ecosia appearing as an option cannot be changed, as it is embedded within the browser. To change your default search engine, please select your browser from the following list for a helpful guide:
- Change your default search engine on Chrome
- Change your default search engine on Edge
- Change your default search engine on Safari
- Change your default search engine on Firefox
- Change your default search engine on Vivaldi
- Change your default search engine on Brave
How to change your default homepage
Ecosia can also be set as a default homepage in your browser of choice. This means that Ecosia will be the page displayed upon opening the browser, or a new tab within it. Please select your browser from the following list for a helpful guide:
- Change your default homepage on Chrome
- Change your default homepage on Edge
- Change your default homepage on Safari
- Change your default homepage on Firefox
- Change your default homepage on Vivaldi
- Change your default homepage on Opera
How to uninstall the Ecosia desktop browser
Windows
The Ecosia desktop browser can be deleted like any other application.
Go to your computer’s Settings > Apps > Installed Apps > Find Ecosia and click on the three dots next to it > Click uninstall
Further instructions can be found on the Microsoft support pages here.
MacOS
The Ecosia desktop browser can be deleted like any other application.
Go to Finder and identify the app in Applications > delete or drag it to the trash bin and empty it after.
Further instructions on how to remove apps from a Mac can be found on Apple Support pages.