Kagi Search

Set Kagi as your default search engine while also preserving your session in private browsing. Remember to enable 'Allow Incognito'.
What is Kagi Search?
Kagi Search is a Chrome extension that allows you to set Kagi as your default search engine, even in Private Browsing mode. It also enables search-by-image functionality by right-clicking on an image. The extension is fully open source and can be found on GitHub.

Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.64 (36)
Version: 1.2.2.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-16)
Creation date: 2022-05-02
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • cookies
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
  • webRequest
Host permissions:
  • https://kagi.com/*
Size: 91.81K

Other platforms

Kagi Search for Firefox (v0.7.2)
4.77 (62) 13,933+
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

  • Easily set your default search engine to be Kagi
  • Allows Kagi to work in Private Browsing (remember to click 'allow incognito')
  • Search-by-image by right-clicking on an image

Kagi Search for Chrome is fully open source. Please review the installation instructions, and if you wish, the source code available at: https://github.com/kagisearch/chrome_extension_basic

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple to use with a clean, ad-free experience
  • Privacy-focused approach with relevant search results
  • Customization options like 'Lenses' and AI tools such as Universal Summarizer
  • Cost-effective pricing for unlimited searches compared to competitors
  • Responsive to language changes during searches
Cons
  • Search costs can accumulate quickly, especially with multiple queries
  • Lack of an Android app
  • Login issues with account access
  • Functionality problems that require reinstallation
  • Limited number of searches in lower-tier plans
Most mentioned
  • Better than Google
  • High cost per search
  • Great user interface and relevant results
  • Ad-free and privacy-respecting
  • Login and functionality issues
Recent reviews
by Adam Kołodziej, 2024-10-29

Kagi is a breath of fresh air! It is simple to use and has no annoying ads. It has quickly become my favorite search engine. The paid version is well worth the price.
by Harish Cherukuri, 2024-10-12

by J. Matt Peterson, 2024-10-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Kagi Search requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Kagi Search has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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