Kagi status update: First three years
a year ago
- #privacy
- #ad-free
- #search-engine
- Kagi launched three years ago with a focus on providing a superior, ad-free search experience.
- Initial success was driven by niche, technical searches where Kagi outperformed Google.
- Kagi's mission is to combat the degradation of search quality caused by ad-based monetization.
- The company has grown to 50,000 customers and achieved break-even profitability.
- Key milestones include the launch of Kagi Search, Orion Browser, Small Web, Summarizer, and Kagi Assistant.
- Recent product updates include smarter video search, improved image search, and AI-generated image detection.
- Kagi is expanding its ecosystem with upcoming products like Kagi Mail, Kagi Maps, and enhanced Kagi Assistant features.
- The company is committed to privacy and security, with zero security incidents since inception.
- Kagi is exploring partnerships and bundling opportunities to expand its reach.
- Future plans include launching Kagi Search API, Orion Browser v1.0, and Kagi for Education.