Kagi is ending its direct development of Orion for Linux and Windows and plans to publish both codebases for others to continue. The company says it will not be the core maintainer, leaving the future work to others who take up the code.
Kagi ends Orion development for Linux and Windows
Kagi plans to make the Linux and Windows codebases available so others can build on them. The release is a plan, not a completed handoff: Kagi said it would share more details within 30 days of its announcement. The company also says it will not serve as the projects’ core maintainer.
That distinction matters for anyone waiting for a ready-to-use browser. Publishing code gives others a starting point; it does not itself amount to a maintained release. Kagi says it has contacted open-source foundations and organizations about long-term stewardship.
What changes for Orion users on Linux and Windows
Kagi said the existing Linux beta should keep working, while updates from Kagi would end after October 2, 2026. The company advises against relying on the beta as your main browser. That is the practical dividing line: continued operation is not the same as continued updates or maintenance from Kagi.
For Windows users, Kagi’s planned late-2026 release will not come from the company. Kagi intends to publish the work-in-progress Windows code for others to build on, rather than deliver that planned release itself.
Why Kagi is focusing on macOS and iOS
Kagi says Orion is developed by a small team and funded entirely by Kagi users. The company cited the demands of developing across platforms as a reason to focus its resources on Orion for macOS and iOS. Its announcement concerns the Linux and Windows versions; Kagi says development on its Apple-platform versions will continue.
What Kagi’s source-release plan means for maintenance
Kagi’s plan would let others work on both desktop codebases, but the company says it will not lead their ongoing development as core maintainer. It has approached open-source organizations about stewardship and said it would provide more details within 30 days of its announcement.
