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An Update on Orion for Linux and Windows

blog.kagi.com ·

Kagi has announced it will no longer develop Orion for Linux and Windows, but instead is open-sourcing both platforms for the community to continue their development. The web browser Orion, built by a small team funded entirely by Kagi users, will now focus on macOS and iOS.

Kagi stepped away from developing Orion for Linux and Windows directly so it can channel more resources toward enhancing Orion for Apple devices. The move comes after overwhelming community response to the Linux version, with many users testing early builds, filing bug reports, and advocating for a privacy-focused WebKit-based browser on Linux.

While Kagi won't be the primary maintainer of Orion for Linux and Windows, it has reached out to open-source foundations and organizations for long-term stewardship. The current Linux Beta will continue to operate, but will cease receiving updates from Kagi by October 2, 2026.

Kagi no longer plans to launch Orion for Windows in late 2026. Instead, the code will be made available to the community for further development. Those interested in taking over the stewardship of Orion for Linux or Windows are encouraged to reach out to Kagi at support@kagi.com.

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