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: 4.61 (33)
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2024-07-30)
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: 91.83K

Other platforms

Kagi Search for Firefox (v0.7.1)
4.79 (57) 13,063+
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Privacy-focused approach with ad-free experience
  • Customizable search results and useful features like 'Lenses'
  • Relevant search results that feel like older Google searches
  • Affordable pricing for unlimited searches
  • Clean and user-friendly UI
Cons
  • Relatively high cost per search, especially with multiple query adjustments
  • Lack of an Android app
  • Login issues and extension reliability
  • Need for improving the number of searches in the starter plan
Most mentioned
  • Better than Google
  • Great search engine
  • Too expensive for frequent users
Recent reviews
Great, But Not Ideal for Windows Users I've been using Kagi for a while now, and I must say, it’s an impressive search engine. The privacy-focused approach, combined with the clean, ad-free experience, makes it a refreshing alternative to the big players like Google. The ability to customize search results, use "Lenses," and benefit from powerful AI tools like the Universal Summarizer are definite highlights that set Kagi apart. However, I would love to see the "Summarize page" option in this plugin. Kagi itself deserves 5 stars (one star missing for the lack of an android app). This plugin sadly not, but it is the best option for chrome based browsers.
by Johan van Dijk, 2024-08-21

Couldn't add it manually in my org but the extension works - thank you!
by Kody Mullins, 2024-08-09

Best search engine and worth every penny.
by TEKn, 2024-07-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Kagi Search may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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