Kagi

Kagi is a subscription-based search engine that prioritizes privacy, transparency, and quality over advertising and data collection. In 2025, it launched an official .onion version for Tor users and introduced Privacy Pass, a protocol that verifies access without linking searches to accounts. Unlike traditional search engines, Kagi allows users to customize results, filter out low-quality sites, and enjoy an ad-free experience. Its independence and focus on ethical design have made it especially popular among developers, researchers, and privacy-conscious users.