An Update on Orion for Linux and Windows
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Kagi ends Orion browser for Linux and Windows, open-sourcing both.
Kagi announced it will stop developing Orion for Linux and Windows, open-sourcing both platforms for community stewardship. The small, Kagi-funded team will focus solely on Orion for macOS and iOS. The Linux beta will stop receiving updates after October 2, 2026; the planned Windows launch will not come from Kagi. Source code release details will follow in 30 days. Kagi will not be the core maintainer of the open-source projects and has reached out to foundations for long-term stewardship.
What commenters are saying
Many commenters see the move as a wise refocusing on Kagi's core search product and Apple-native browser, which some use daily. Several express disappointment that the macOS and iOS versions remain closed-source, arguing the Linux and Windows ports will drift without access to that code. Others question why Kagi developed a browser at all, suggesting partnerships with Firefox or Vivaldi. Some note Orion's niche on iOS: native Safari-like performance with Chrome extension support and built-in ad blocking, though several report bugs and stability issues on desktop.