Launch2 sources179 comments in the community
Search for everyone
Hacker News: Front Page ·
The Brief
- Kagi's changelog announces that Kagi Search is now open to everyone.
- The Hacker News thread drew 357 points and 179 comments.
- Commenters praise the ad-free results but cite subscription cost, AI credit limits and result quality concerns.
Why it matters
Developers who want an ad-free search engine can now try Kagi, but the sources do not say what changed in access or pricing, and commenters disagree on whether it beats Google or DuckDuckGo.
Who’s affected
- Developers who use web search daily
- Prospective Kagi users and current subscribers
- #search
- #kagi
- #privacy
- #subscriptions
- #web
What developers are saying
Based on 179 comments · Mixed reactions
Many commenters are long-time subscribers who praise the ad-free results, the AI assistant and features like Smallweb. Others say the subscription cost, AI credit limits, weak maps integration and results no better than free alternatives keep them away. Several argue that people are numb to ads or have stopped searching the web altogether.
- Praise for ad-free results25%
- Subscription cost concerns25%
- Result quality versus Google20%
- AI credits and usage limits15%
- Alternatives like DuckDuckGo and Ecosia15%
In favour
- + Ad-free and less AI slop in results
- + AI assistant praised as useful and well integrated
- + Smallweb feature is a pleasant way to browse personal blogs
Concerns
- − Subscription cost and no pay-per-search option
- − AI credits run out quickly for heavy users
- − Results no better than free alternatives for some users
- − Maps and local search are weak
- − Safari extension redirect failures after a macOS update
“Using a search engine without ads is such a life improvement that it’d be a steal at twice the price.”
“Still no option to pay on a per search basis? Still not remotely interested then.”
“I'd love to use Kagi, if only there was a $5-7 plan with only search, no AI.”
Timeline
Kagi changelog announces Kagi Search open to everyone
Hacker News: Front Page
Kagi Search for Everyone
Hacker News: Front Page
Search for everyone
Hacker News
357 points · 179 comments
Full coverage · 2 sources
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Hacker News: Front Page
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Hacker News: Front Page
Search for everyone