GeckoView 149.0
New Features
Small Web Discovery
A brand new browsing mode to discover personal blogs, indie creators, and handcrafted websites from around the internet.
- Kagi Small Web — Browse curated content from community-vetted sources in 5 modes: Web, Appreciated, Videos, Code, and Comics
- Wander Network — Explore a decentralized network where personal websites recommend each other, forming a web of serendipitous discoveries
- Topic Filters — Narrow discoveries by 22 categories including AI, Programming, Science, Art & Design, Gaming, Travel, and more
- Discovery History — Track and revisit pages you've found, with smart avoidance of recently seen content
PWA (Progressive Web App) Support
- Install websites as standalone apps and create home screen shortcuts for quick access
- Enhanced PWA installation dialog with more options
- Fixed PWA display mode detection
Custom Backup Directory
- Choose where to store your profile backups — any folder on your device or external storage
- Backups stored outside the app survive reinstallation
- Old backups are automatically migrated when you select a new location
- New "Skip Cache Directories" option significantly reduces backup file size
Permanent "Allow Unsigned Extensions" Setting
- Enable unsigned extensions permanently from Settings > Extensions > Security, instead of confirming each time
- Includes security warnings and a confirmation dialog
Quality of Life
- Long press on tab bar URL to copy it to clipboard
Updates
- Upgraded browser engine to Gecko 149.0 — Latest performance improvements and security fixes from Mozilla
- Updated bang data with spec-enforced bang naming
- Consolidated bang groups — The separate "assistant" bang group has been merged into the "kagi" group for simpler management (existing assistant bangs are automatically migrated)
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Small Web session occasionally showing stale/empty state after app restart
- Fixed PWA display mode detection
- Thumbnails are no longer captured while in fullscreen mode
- Restored certificate requirement for installing unsigned extensions (security)
- Fixed long press actions incorrectly forwarded in custom tabs
- Show minimal context menu in PWA/custom tabs