Tech Tip: Kagi

A side-by-side comparison of the Kagi and Google search engines. Kagi shows relevant search results such as documentation and discussion threads while Google shows sponsored links and ads.

This month’s tip is a privacy-focused search engine that prioritizes delivering high-quality, relevant results without ads or tracking: Kagi. It offers unique features like customizable search lenses, the ability to block or boost specific domains, and advanced filters for region, recency, and relevance, allowing users to tailor their search experience extensively. By paying a subscription fee — starting at $5 per month — users support a model that removes advertising conflicts and promotes a cleaner, more humane web, while gaining more control and better privacy compared to free search engines.

What search engine are you using? Does it have any unique features? Please share in the comments below!


Have a cool app, tool, or tech tip you’d like to share? Contact Chase Masters. Please note that Tech Tips are personal recommendations and might not be officially endorsed or supported by U-M.

Author: Chase Masters, University Library

Chase's role at the Taubman Health Sciences Library includes managing technology projects and resources, consulting with faculty to effectively incorporate technology into their curriculum, supervising staff, serving in the HS-STEM Administration Unit, and identifying and building partnerships with instructional technology units throughout the university community. You may reach him at mastersc@umich.edu.