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> **Original source:** https://privacytools.io/app/kagi

Kagi is a subscription-funded search engine that serves no ads and builds no user profiles. Results are drawn from its own crawl combined with third-party indices, and users can up-rank, down-rank, or block specific domains. A free trial allows up to 150 searches before a paid plan is required.

Threat level

Covered

A covered pick. Anyone can use it as a private drop-in, with no setup or know-how. Enough for most people. [Threat levels](https://privacytools.io/levels)

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Our take

The user-funded model is what makes Kagi’s privacy promise credible: when there are no advertisers to serve, there is no financial reason to track clicks. Result quality is a subjective call, but the ability to permanently demote low-quality content farms from your results is a practical differentiator. The obvious catch is the cost; Kagi is the only search engine in this directory that requires payment for regular use, and that price point will rule it out for many users. It is the pick for people who are already paying for a privacy stack and want search to match.

Website at a glance

kagi.com

Measures the security configuration of the tool's own website, not the privacy of the product itself. A strong tool can still score low here.

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