EcuRed
Cuban collaborative encyclopedia — Cuba's Wikipedia equivalent.
EcuRed at a glance
EcuRed is an education website and one of the most visited sites in Cuba, currently ranked #6 in the country. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Havana, Cuba. Today EcuRed is owned by Youth Computer and Electronics Clubs. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 5 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through public funding. Its closest rivals include wikipedia.org.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 4.7 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 4.8 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 5 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 5.3 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Organic search44%
- Direct36%
- Referral10%
- Social6%
- Paid4%
Audience & demographics
- Women51%
- Men49%
- Age 18-2434%
- Age 25-3427%
- Age 35-4419%
The audience is concentrated in Cuba, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Cuba86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 1.5 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Cuba
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ecured | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| exam results | Top 10 | High | — |
| past papers | Top 10 | High | — |
| online courses | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Cuba web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 66% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading education apps in Cuba
Company information
- Website
- ecured.cu
- Sector
- Education
- Owner
- Youth Computer and Electronics Clubs
- Owner type
- State organization
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Havana, Cuba
- Ownership
- Youth Computer and Electronics Clubs controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Languages
- Spanish
- Top traffic sources
- organic search, direct, referral
Financials
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Ownership
- State organization
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
EcuRed operates an education platform focused on Cuba. Cuban collaborative encyclopedia — Cuba's Wikipedia equivalent. Revenue comes mainly from public funding, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Public funding
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International presence
- Primary market
- Cuba
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Cuba)
- #6 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading education site in Cuba
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| wikipedia.org | ≈ 3 million / month | #7 class competitor | — |
What is EcuRed?
EcuRed (ecured.cu) is an education platform serving users in Cuba. Cuban collaborative encyclopedia — Cuba's Wikipedia equivalent. It ranks #6 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the education category.
Who owns EcuRed?
The site is operated by Youth Computer and Electronics Clubs. The company was established in 2010 and is headquartered in Havana, Cuba.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place EcuRed at roughly 5 million visits per month, about 0.2 million per day. Around 66% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 5.2 pages per visit with an average session of 9 min.
How EcuRed makes money
Revenue comes primarily from public funding, alongside .
Competitors in Cuba
Its closest rivals include wikipedia.org.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 2010
EcuRed is founded in Havana, Cuba.
- Growth phase
Expands its education offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #6 among the most visited websites in Cuba.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Free or low-cost access to study material
- Content aligned with the national curriculum
- Works on low-end devices
- Exam and result services in one place
Cons
- Peak-period slowdowns around exam dates
- Uneven content quality between subjects
- Limited personalised feedback
- Some features locked behind subscriptions
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns EcuRed?
EcuRed is operated by Youth Computer and Electronics Clubs. State organization structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is EcuRed headquartered?
EcuRed is headquartered in Havana, Cuba.
When was EcuRed founded?
EcuRed was founded in 2010.
What is EcuRed's revenue?
EcuRed does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from public funding.
Who are EcuRed's competitors?
Main competitors in Cuba include wikipedia.org.
How does EcuRed make money?
Mainly public funding.
Is EcuRed publicly traded?
EcuRed's ownership: State organization.
How many visitors does EcuRed get?
Third-party estimates place EcuRed at roughly 5 million visits per month, mostly from Cuba, with 66% mobile traffic.
Is EcuRed safe?
EcuRed is an established education site founded in 2010 and ranked #6 in Cuba; use the official domain ecured.cu and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsecured.cu
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageCuba and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos