OceanHero: Save Our Oceans by Surfing the Web
Our environment friendly new tab sets your search bar to OceanHero. With each search you protect the ocean and reduce plastic waste.
OceanHero Add-on: Search The Web, Save The Oceans
OceanHero: Save Our Oceans by Surfing the Web is a Firefox add-on that transforms your searches into ocean-saving efforts. By making OceanHero your search engine, each online query helps fund the collection of plastic waste from our oceans, contributing to the reduction of marine pollution. With new features like video backgrounds, an updated search page, and mini-games, OceanHero offers both a functional browsing experience and a meaningful way to support environmental sustainability. Partnering with organizations like Plastic Bank and World Free Oceans, the add-on engages users in a collaborative effort to clean up our planet while providing a fun, interactive online experience.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3 Overrides new tab Overrides search engine
Weekly download count: 14
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- cookies
- storage
- topSites
- unlimitedStorage
- alarms
Host permissions:
- https://oceanhero.today/*
- https://accounts.google.com/*
Size: 10.85M
Email: he*****@oceanhero.today
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Eco-friendly initiative that contributes to ocean cleanup
- User-friendly interface with good design options like 'Ocean Mode'
- Effective search results comparable to other search engines
- Positive impact verified by reputable organizations like the UN
- Fun to use with added features like quizzes and ads that contribute to donations
Cons
- Lack of dark mode option
- Occasional issues with 'Ocean Mode' not saving properly
- Search results can sometimes flash and disappear
- Some users experienced unexpected ads overshadowing search results
Most mentioned
- Contributes to saving the oceans while browsing
- Good search engine performance compared to others
- Desire for dark mode
- Issues with interface stability in certain features
- Overall satisfaction from contributing to a good cause
User reviews
by 退出党团队远离中共邪教, 2025-02-15
Like no other website I tried. Interactive, good for people, the planet and fun to use.
- join 100,000+ users across Firefox and Chrome
- Certified by the United Nations as a member of the Global Partnership on Marine Litter
- Carbon neutral certified via Gold Standard
- Working with local communities in Haiti, Indonesia, the Philippines and soon Brazil.
You can help pull up plastics from the Ocean by searching, clicking on ads, completing mini quizzes and opening new tabs.
by Firefox user 18519664, 2024-07-23
Add-on safety
Risk impact
OceanHero: Save Our Oceans by Surfing the Web requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of OceanHero: Save Our Oceans by Surfing the Web. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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