Kagi Search now offers 50 free searches without account, updates Android app

Account-Free Access Introduced

Kagi Search has implemented a change allowing anyone to use its search engine for up to 50 searches without creating an account. This aims to facilitate easier recommendations and broader adoption. After the initial 50 searches, users can register for an account to receive an additional 100 free searches.

Android Application Updates

The Kagi Search Android application has undergone a redesign, featuring a new home screen and a rebuilt voice search function. The update also introduces new ways to access Kagi from various parts of the phone, such as Quick Settings tiles and home screen widgets.

Specific improvements include a short tour for new users, a redesigned home screen displaying remaining free searches, native search bar and tabs, and a dedicated screen for voice search with language selection. Users can now paste images into the search field for image-based searches and access a Quick Answer button next to search suggestions.

Stance on Google's Education Policy

Kagi commented on Google's decision to disable AI tools and Google Search by default for school accounts starting in early 2027. Kagi views this as an issue where education is being held hostage by an advertising company and advocates for alternatives for schools facing this choice, positioning Kagi as one such option.