Setting Kagi as Default on Chromium-based Browsers (Desktop)

Kagi Search Extension (Recommended)

The easiest way to set Kagi as default on Chromium based browsers is by installing our browser extension.

Setting up the Kagi Extension in Google Chrome

To enhance your browsing experience with Kagi, follow these steps to set Kagi as your default search engine in Google Chrome:

1. Launch Google Chrome.
2. Install the Kagi Search extension from the Chrome Web Store by clicking the Add to Chrome button.
3. You will be prompted to confirm you want to add the extension. To confirm, click on Add extension.
4. Click the puzzle-piece icon in Chrome’s toolbar (this is the Extensions menu), then click the Pin icon next to Kagi Search for Chrome.
5. Finally, click the Kagi icon in Chrome’s toolbar. If you see a message saying No Kagi session found, click the Let’s go! link (you may need to log into Kagi if you haven’t already).

Manual Configuration (Advanced)

1. Right-click the Chrome address bar and choose Manage Search Engines and Site Search
2. In the Site Search section about halfway down, click the Add button at its upper right and fill in these details:
   • Search engine: Kagi Search
   • Keyword: kagi
   • Query URL: https://kagi.com/search?q=%s if you're not planning to use Kagi in private search. If you are, then use https://kagi.com/search?token=TOKEN&q=%s (replace TOKEN with the token found in your private session link​)
3. Find Kagi again in the Site Search section. You may have to click Additional sites at the bottom if you don't see it right away.
4. Click the three dots next to the Kagi entry in the list.
5. Click Make default.

Note: Opera is no longer compatible as it is restricting users from using alternative search engines. If you are an Opera user you can reach out to Opera and request them to add Kagi to their list of search engines.