Disclosure: Thanks to Earth Throne for providing me a demo product for this review.

Getting down onto a low toilet, and back up again, can make you brace yourself every time. If that sounds familiar, this review of the Earth Throne portable toilet seat is for you. It is a raised seat that adds 4 inches of height and pops on and off in seconds. Below, I cover who it suits, its key features and benefits, what I saw when I demoed it, and whether I recommend it.

Who Needs the Earth Throne?

The Earth Throne is designed for:

• Seniors with limited mobility or flexibility
• Those recovering from hip, knee, or back surgery
• People with arthritis, joint pain, or balance issues
• Individuals with incontinence requiring urgent access
• Anyone needing extra lift to get on and off the toilet

It provides independence, security, and comfort for those who find it difficult or risky to use a standard low toilet.

Key Features and Benefits

• Adds 4 inches of lift: Raising the seat height to 18 to 19 inches means you don’t have to bend as far or lower yourself as much to sit down. It also shortens the distance to stand back up from the raised seat.
• Lightweight and portable: Weighing just 4 lbs, the Earth Throne is easy to move between bathrooms or take along when traveling. The light weight makes it simple for you or a caregiver to lift on and off the toilet.
• Stable fit: The grippy bottom surface is meant to keep it from sliding on the toilet bowl. Check that it sits firmly before each use.
• Comfortable cushioned toilet seat: The soft EVA foam cushion is more comfortable to sit on than hard plastic seats. That may help if you have arthritis or sore joints.
• Easy to clean: The smooth surface can be wiped clean with disinfectants. That matters if you deal with incontinence.
• Hygiene access: The elongated shape and cutout make cleaning up after using the toilet easier to reach.
• No tools installation: It pops on and off in seconds without tools, so there are no bolts or hardware to deal with. Follow the maker’s setup steps, and push down on the seat before every use to make sure nothing shifts. If it wobbles, don’t use it.
• Weight limit: The maker states it is tested to support up to 400 lbs. Check the label before you buy to be sure it fits your needs.

First-Hand Review Highlights

I demoed the Earth Throne. The grippy bottom is meant to hold it in place on the toilet bowl, and the foam cushion is comfortable to sit on.

The added height may make standing up easier. Ask your doctor or therapist if you have pain or recent surgery, and whether it suits your recovery.

If getting up from the chair or recliner is also a struggle, I demoed a stand assist aid for rising from chairs and toilets that needs no installation.

It may leave some small gaps on elongated toilets, but it fits standard bowls well. For many toilet transfers, the extra height can be a real help to you or a caregiver.

See the video review for an in-depth look at the features and installation.

Conclusion and Recommendation

The Earth Throne is a good option if you need a portable, removable raised toilet seat. It is comfortable, and it boosts toilet height by 4 inches for easier transfers.

The ability to pop it on and off any toilet makes it ideal for travel and uses where you need a temporary raised toilet seat.

If you or someone you care for uses a bedside commode at home instead, disposable commode liners are worth a look for easier cleanup.

It is a bit pricey, but the comfort and portability are worth weighing against other portable options.