Compare the environmental impact of ChatGPT vs Google Search - Make informed choices about your digital carbon footprint
Users
3
−2 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
3
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#288K
#238K among extensions
Version
2.0
updated 25 Jun 2025
Users
monthly, 16 months
Latest, 17 Oct 2026:3 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 16 months
Latest, 17 Oct 2026:3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About EcoQuery
EcoQuery helps you make informed choices about your digital carbon footprint -- every query matters for our planet's future.
How it works:
When you're about to submit a query on ChatGPT, EcoQuery automatically intercepts and shows you a real-time comparison popup displaying the environmental impact of using ChatGPT vs Google Search for your specific query. Choose "Use Google" to redirect your query to Google Search, or "Use ChatGPT" to continue with your original AI query.
Compares the carbon footprint based on:
• Energy consumption (Wh per query)
• CO₂ emissions (grams per query)
• Grid intensity and time-of-day factors
• Query complexity analysis
Features:
- Research-backed calculations using 2025 energy data
- Real-time environmental impact scoring (1-6 scale)
- Detailed calculation explanations