In short. Change Search region in Ecosia settings and check the provider displayed beside a result when comparing markets.
Definition: Ecosia's search market is its region preference for search results. As of 17 October 2026, it is changed through Search region in Ecosia Search Settings; the provider supplying results also depends on availability.
Key facts
- Ecosia's settings guide says the region selection depends on its search partners' coverage.
- The same guide treats Website language as a separate control for menus and other interface text.
- Ecosia's provider documentation lists Microsoft Bing, Google and European Search Perspective (EUSP) as result suppliers. Bing is available to all users, Google availability depends on region and browser, and EUSP is available in France.
Where is the market preference changed?
Ecosia's settings instructions describe opening the homepage profile menu and selecting Settings, on desktop or in a mobile browser. The settings page is also accessible directly:
https://www.ecosia.org/settings
For a regional comparison, the target country or region is selected under Search region and the preference is saved. The guide explicitly allows choosing the region where a service operates. Website language controls the interface separately; search-result languages also reflect the languages of available websites.
Can the provider stay the same across markets?
Ecosia's provider explanation says location, device type and cookie or privacy permissions influence provider selection. A preferred provider can still be replaced because of availability.
The settings guide requires cookie preferences before provider selection. Its Preferred search provider control appears when multiple suppliers are available; a region with a single option uses its default supplier. Device, browser, local partnerships and regulations also affect availability.
How is the provider checked during a comparison?
Ecosia's provider-check instructions describe opening the three-dot menu or information icon beside a result. Its message identifies the supplier used for that search.
A comparison record should therefore include the displayed provider alongside the selected region. This is a testing recommendation based on Ecosia's warning that providers can change between searches for the same person. The documentation also says advertisements can have a different supplier from the organic results.
Related terms
- How do I identify the provider of an Ecosia search result?
- Can I choose which search provider Ecosia uses?
- Interface language and search language
FAQ
Why does my market preference reset?
Ecosia's settings guide says preferences are stored in browser cookies. Blocking or deleting those cookies can reset your selection, and preferences are separate across browsers and devices even with an Ecosia account.
Does choosing a provider fix it for every search?
Ecosia's provider documentation says availability can cause another supplier to be used. Check the result's information menu during each comparison.
Sources
- Ecosia, "Search Result Providers", 12 August 2026
- Ecosia, "Customize your Ecosia Search through settings", 19 June 2026
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