Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Kagi Launches Orion 1.0 for Mac, a WebKit Browser Focused on Speed and Privacy

The app delivers a zero-telemetry design with AI kept outside the core via optional external connections.

Overview

  • Orion exits beta with a free macOS release, joining existing iPhone and iPad apps.
  • The browser uses Apple's WebKit engine to feel native on Mac while stripping out built-in ad tech and telemetry.
  • Productivity features include Focus Mode for distraction-free pages, Link Preview for quick peeks, and Profiles as Apps to isolate cookies, extensions, and history.
  • Kagi includes 200 free searches and offers an Orion+ membership at $5 per month for perks like floating windows, custom icons, and early access to new features.
  • Kagi outlines a roadmap with deeper customization, stability improvements, tighter integrations with its tools, and a Windows version targeted for late 2026.