Jonathan Bailey writes about switching to Kagi and the importance of being the customer rather than the product, especially in the context of search:
Plagiarism Today
Google: From Symbiote to Parasite
20 years ago, Google was an amazing service that benefited webmasters and searchers alike. Now, it’s a completely different beast.
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Lenses is one of the most beloved features of Kagi. It allows you to customize your searches by specifying which websites and other parameters you see in your results. There are several default lenses to pick from, and you can create and fully customize your own! #Kagi #Search #NoAds
Kagi's algorithms prioritize organic, non-commercial sources over ad-heavy or tracker-riddled sites. This really helps to surface unique, human-generated content from smaller blogs, authentic sites and forums. #Kagi #Search #NoAds #SmallWeb #IndieWeb
Ads and surveillance business models continue to poison the web. Kagi products will always remain free from ads and trackers. #Kagi #Search #Privacy #NoAds #Surveillance #surveillancecapitalism
Search fatigue is real. Stop being lost in ads and SEO spam.
Pluralistic: When Google’s slop meets webslop, search stops (15 Jul 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
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Kagi Translate has a sleeker mobile interface and smarter language auto-detection. It has been gradually improved overall with a ton of unique features, give it a try if you haven't already!
Kagi Translate
Kagi Translate uses powerful AI models to instantly and accurately translate any content in any language.
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The web we want isn't free, but it's worth paying for. When you choose Kagi, you're not just buying a service. You're investing in a better, more ethical web. One where your privacy matters, your time is valued, and your search results serve you - not advertisers. #Kagi #Search #Privacy #NoAds
You can use custom CSS to make your Kagi and search experience truly your own:
Customizing Kagi CSS | Kagi's Docs
Kagi Search Help
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Did you know that Kagi has fair pricing? In months where you don't utilize any searches on your plan, we will automatically apply a full credit to your account for that month, effectively covering your subsequent month's subscription at no additional cost. #Kagi #Search image
"Ad spend for AI-based search is expected to rise from slightly more than $1 billion in 2025 to nearly $26 billion by 2029" Ads are taking over search results and making the experience worse for everyone. Kagi will always be ad-free (and AI-free if needed!)
AI Search Ad Spend To Reach $26B By 2029
AI search ads will impact traditional search businesses and present challenges for brands - especially those with heavy investments in traditional ...
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