Get Started
Install the Browser Extension
Get real-time carbon footprint estimates for products and shopping carts while you browse. Available for Firefox, Chrome, Safari, iOS, and Android.
Choose Your Browser
Firefox
Self-hosted โ not reviewed by Mozilla
Chrome
Self-hosted โ not reviewed by Google
Safari
Self-hosted โ macOS app is unsigned
Android
Progressive Web App โ installs from browser
How to Install
Firefox Installation
- Click “Add to Firefox” above to visit the official CarbonGuru add-on page
- Click “Add to Firefox” on the Mozilla Add-ons page
- Firefox will prompt you to install โ click “Add” to confirm
- Look for the CarbonGuru icon in your browser toolbar. If you don’t see it, click the puzzle piece icon (Extensions) in the toolbar, find CarbonGuru in the list, and click the gear icon โ “Pin to Toolbar”
- Click the icon and sign in with your CarbonGuru account
Chrome Installation
- Click “Add to Chrome” above to visit the official CarbonGuru extension page on the Chrome Web Store
- Click “Add to Chrome” on the Chrome Web Store page
- Chrome will prompt you to install โ click “Add extension” to confirm
- Pin the extension to your toolbar โ Click the puzzle piece icon (Extensions) in the Chrome toolbar, find CarbonGuru in the list, and click the pin icon so it stays visible
- Click the CarbonGuru icon and sign in with your account
Note: This extension also works with Microsoft Edge and Brave browsers. You can install it directly from the Chrome Web Store in those browsers.
Safari โ iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Click “Get on App Store (iOS)” above, or search for “CarbonGuru” in the App Store on your iPhone or iPad
- Tap “Get” to download and install the app
- Enable the extension โ Open Settings โ Safari โ Extensions, find CarbonGuru, and toggle it on. Grant permission for “All Websites” when prompted
- Tap the extension icon in Safari’s address bar (you may need to tap the puzzle piece icon first) and sign in with your CarbonGuru account
Safari โ macOS
- Click “Download for macOS Safari” above to download
CarbonGuru.app.zip - Unzip the file and move
CarbonGuru.appto your Applications folder - Open the app โ macOS may block unsigned apps by default. Use one of these methods to bypass Gatekeeper:
Option 1: Right-click (or Control-click) on CarbonGuru.app โ Select “Open” โ Click “Open” in the dialog
Option 2: Go to System Settings โ Privacy & Security โ Click “Open Anyway” next to the blocked app message
Option 3: Run in Terminal:xattr -cr /Applications/CarbonGuru.appthen double-click to open - Confirm extension registration โ The app will show a window confirming the extension is installed
- Open Safari Settings โ Extensions โ Enable “CarbonGuru”
- Show the icon in your toolbar โ If the CarbonGuru icon doesn’t appear in the toolbar, right-click (or Control-click) the toolbar area and select “Customize Toolbarโฆ”, then drag the CarbonGuru icon into the toolbar
- Click the CarbonGuru icon in the toolbar and sign in
Note: The macOS version is pending App Store review. In the meantime, use the direct download above. See the full onboarding guide for detailed troubleshooting.
Android (PWA)
- Click “Install PWA” above or visit carbonguru.io/app in Chrome on your Android device
- Sign in with your CarbonGuru account
- Install the app โ Chrome will show an “Install app” banner at the bottom of the screen, or tap the three-dot menu โ “Install app” (or “Add to Home screen”)
- Open CarbonGuru from your home screen โ it runs as a standalone app
- Share product pages โ On any shopping site, tap the Share button and select CarbonGuru to analyze the product’s carbon footprint
Note: The Android PWA works with Chrome, Edge, and Samsung Internet. You can also use the bookmarklet to analyze pages directly from any mobile browser โ visit your CarbonGuru dashboard for setup instructions.
What You Can Do
Analyze Products
Get instant carbon footprint estimates for any product page on Amazon, Target, Walmart, and thousands of other retailers.
Shopping Cart Totals
See the combined carbon footprint of your entire shopping cart before you checkout. Compare totals across different carts.
Take Immediate Action
Offset emissions or fund carbon removal projects directly from the extension. Your climate action happens immediately.
Need Help Getting Started?
Check out our comprehensive guide on how to use CarbonGuru to track your carbon footprint across all your purchases.