Kagi

Kagi is a subscription-based search engine that eliminates ads, tracking, and algorithmic manipulation. Instead of making money from advertisers, Kagi is funded directly by users, which means search results serve your needs rather than corporate interests.

The search engine combines results from multiple sources with its own web index to deliver high-quality, relevant results. Kagi offers powerful customization features like domain ranking, where you can promote or block specific websites, and "lenses" that filter results by category such as academic papers, forums, or news sources.

Beyond basic search, Kagi includes several tools like Universal Summarizer for quick content summaries, Kagi Translate for language translation, and Kagi Assistant powered by multiple AI models including GPT-4 and Claude. The service also offers Orion Browser, a privacy-focused web browser designed to work seamlessly with Kagi search.

Using Kagi is straightforward once you set up an account and choose a plan that fits your search needs.

• Step 1: Sign up and choose a plan
  Start with the free trial offering 100 searches to test the service. Then select from Starter ($5/month for 300 searches), Professional ($10/month for unlimited searches), or Ultimate ($25/month with premium AI models).

• Step 2: Set Kagi as your default search engine
  Install browser extensions or manually configure your browsers to use Kagi as the default search engine across all your devices.

• Step 3: Customize your search experience

  • Use domain controls to rank websites higher or lower in results

  • Block unwanted sites like Pinterest or boost trusted sources

  • Create custom "lenses" to filter results by content type

  • Try built-in lenses for academic research, news, or discussions

• Step 4: Leverage additional features
  Click "Quick Answer" for AI-powered summaries with proper citations, use Kagi Translate for foreign content, and explore the clean interface without ads or distractions.

• Ad-free search results without tracking or data collection

• Custom domain ranking and blocking capabilities

• Specialized search lenses for academic, news, and forum content

• AI-powered assistant with multiple premium models

• Universal summarizer and translation tools

• Privacy Pass for anonymous authentication

• API access for developers

• Fair pricing with automatic credits for unused months