A fantastic overview of why Kagi is worth paying for and the true value of paid search, includes a list of Kagi's noteworthy features and what sets it apart:
Kagi users often start with resistance but quickly realize quality search is worth the cost.
Matthew Gault shares his journey to paid search with Kagi in "The Gizmodo Guide to Stopping Algorithms From Ruining Your Life" -
https://gizmodo.com/the-gizmodo-guide-to-stopping-algorithms-from-ruining-your-life-2000584899
Not all search engines are created equal. Kagi puts you first.
(Illustration by @chazhutton for Kagi)
Lifehacker features an in-depth article highlighting several key features to help you make the most of your Kagi experience:
https://lifehacker.com/tech/the-best-hidden-features-in-kagi-the-paid-alternative-to-google-search
Nice shout out to Kagi on the Boston Globe today!
"I switched all my default searches to Kagi."
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/01/business/google-search-problems-alternatives-kagi/
Check out this extensive piece about why Kagi launched the "no use, no pay" fair pricing model:
https://getlago.substack.com/p/why-kagi-launched-no-use-no-pay
Kagi empowers you to personalize your search results, allowing you to see more of what you prefer, less of what you don't, or block content entirely.
View the top domains that users create personalizations for: https://kagi.com/stats?stat=leaderboard
We've added a new toggle to our stats page, allowing you to explore Kagi's membership growth over the years:
https://kagi.com/stats?stat=members&range=all
Thank you for being an amazing part of the Kagi community! 
Kagi is where your searches belong to you, not advertisers. Appreciate this shout out on Dave Pollard's links of the month:
https://howtosavetheworld.ca/2025/03/15/links-of-the-month-march-2025/
Based on the community's feedback, we’ve added a setting to always hide AI-generated images by default.
You can enable it on Settings > Search > AI 
"Data broker brags about having highly detailed personal information on nearly all internet users. The advertising industry is immensely powerful, and disturbingly opaque."
All Kagi products are 100% ad-free and with zero trackers of any kind. Our privacy is our dignity. It should never be for sale.
Your search query shouldn't have to navigate an obstacle course of monetization.
(Illustration by @chazhutton for Kagi)
Grateful for this awesome feedback from Jacob Bennett
"The 5 paid subscriptions I actually use in 2025 as a Staff Software Engineer"
Kagi's Android app has Privacy Pass support.
You can add the Privacy Pass shortcut by holding the Kagi Android icon
Learn more about Privacy Pass authentication for Kagi Search here: https://blog.kagi.com/kagi-privacy-pass
https://tilvids.com/videos/watch/170ee8cf-a6f3-4d7d-8247-304feffb43b1
There are only two business models on the web: either you pay for your browser, or someone else does. This is why Orion is entirely user-funded.
No third party deals, ads, trackers, or any other incentive to corrupt the user experience and overall quality.
https://www.extremetech.com/computing/google-chrome-disables-ublock-origin-and-other-extensions
Frustrated with search results cluttered by ads and dominated by big brands? According to this report, you're not alone. Search should empower users, not prioritize profits.
Nice shout out to Kagi on @TechCrunch
"For users who prioritize not just a better search experience but also a more privacy-focused search, there’s Kagi, a paid, private search engine with a focus on high-quality results and no ads."
