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Orion Browser Pushes Privacy and Extensions Across WebKit
Kagi says Orion combines WebKit speed, zero telemetry, and support for Safari, Chrome, and Firefox extensions across Apple devices and Linux beta.
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Kagi is pitching Orion as a rare combination in the browser market: native WebKit performance, zero-telemetry browsing, and support for a broad mix of extensions.
The company says Orion was built from the ground up to deliver three things at once: speed, extension compatibility, and privacy. On Apple devices, it is available for iPhone and iPad, while macOS remains the flagship version after five years of development.
Kagi highlights three core features:
- Zero Compromise Privacy with built-in ad blocking and anti-tracking
- Deep customization beyond themes
- Curated extension support across Safari, Chrome, and Firefox ecosystems
The company says it has curated 20 guaranteed-working extensions.
Orion also integrates Kagi services directly into the browser, including search and translation.
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Platform support now spans multiple operating systems. Kagi describes Orion for macOS as its most complete version, while the iOS and iPadOS edition is already used by 4 million users. A Linux version is currently in beta, and a Windows alpha is in active development.
Kagi backs the launch page with favorable quotes from ZDNet, Mac Observer, and OMG Ubuntu, emphasizing speed, low resource use, extension flexibility, and the absence of telemetry or advertising.
“Safari on MacOS is no more for me. I found Orion to be fast, easy on the battery, and far more flexible than Safari. To me, Orion is what Safari would be if Apple loosened the reins a bit.”
“Orion delivers blazing speed while using a fraction of the resources. Despite its lightweight nature, it supports Chrome and Firefox extensions, giving you flexibility without the bloat.”
“No data collection. No telemetry. No sponsored junk, partnerships or tie-ups. No incessant upsells. Software made to work for the people funding it.”
Kagi says Orion is 100% funded by its users, with no ads and no third-party deals. The company currently offers Orion Plus through a subscription or a one-time lifetime license to fund ongoing development.
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