Today we have an crucial update. We are ending betterment of Orion for Linux and Windows, and we're open-sourcing the two so the community can transport them forward. Kagi is strolling rear from evolving these platforms immediately so our squad can put additional concentration on Orion for macOS and iOS.
Orion is built by a extremely small team, fair a fistful of developers, funded entirely by Kagi users. We additionally chose to build it the difficult way by not forking Chromium. That independence matters additional than ever. The web needs additional than one engine, and additional than one business deciding what a browser should be.
When we announced Orion for Linux, the reply was overwhelming. Many of you were thrilled, tested first builds, submitted bug reports, and told us how much you wanted a WebKit-based browser on Linux that respects your privacy. Thank you. That activity volition shortly pertain to everyone.
Why we're doing this
When we decided to obtain Orion beyond the Apple ecosystem, we knew it was a big bet for a small, autonomous company. We made it since we accept owning the entire cognition commencement alongside the browser, matters.
Building a cross-platform browser is item normally done by companies backed by project chief or by ample open-source communities. Kagi is neither. One item we comprehend frequently from members is that they desire us focused. They're right. Rather than dispersed a small squad throughout three platforms, we're putting our energy anywhere we can do our finest activity and beginning the remainder to group who desire to obtain it further.
What this method for Orion on macOS and iOS
Orion for macOS and iOS isn't changing, apart from to get better. The squad and resources that were divided throughout platforms are now focused on making Orion on Apple devices faster, additional stable, and additional capable. Expect dependable improvements in the coming months.
What open-sourcing looks like
We'll publish the origin code for Orion for Linux and Orion for Windows. A lot of fine activity went into it, and it deserves a forthcoming equal if we aren't the ones who complete it now. We're thinking concerning this carefully and volition publish particulars in the next 30 days.
We've additionally reached out to open-source foundations and organizations concerning long-term stewardship. To be apparent concerning our role: Kagi won't be the center maintainer. These projects need group who desire to own them.
Get involved
If you're a developer, maintainer, or institution curious in stewarding Orion for Linux or Windows, we desire to comprehend from you. Reach us at [email protected].
What this method for current users
Linux: The current Linux Beta volition keep working, but it volition halt receiving updates from Kagi following October 2, 2026. We don't propose using it as your chief browser.
Windows: We had planned to initiate Orion for Windows in delayed 2026. That publish won't arrive from Kagi. Instead, the code volition be accessible for the community to build on. If you signed up for the Windows newsletter, this volition be the final update you obtain from that list.
Thank you
To everyone who tested, reported bugs, and believed in an autonomous browser beyond the Apple ecosystem: appreciate you. You helped build item value sharing, and we're glad to portion it alongside the community.
Thank you for your patience, your enthusiasm, and your trust.
— the Kagi team
