Kagi has announced it will end development of Orion for Linux and Windows, open-source the code, and focus on macOS and iOS, believing the community can take over maintenance and development.

Commenters are split on the decision. Some, like cerebralhawks, argue that open-sourcing Windows and Linux versions allows the community to decide the project's future, while others, such as one_old_coder, claim the move is a waste of time and money. Neversaydie supports the decision, stating Kagi is too spread thin, but fatcat highlights the potential of Orion on iOS for supporting Ublock. Critics like woelkchen question the Linux version's relevance, while TheRealKuni and MaggiWuerze voice frustrations with FOSS communities and user behavior.

The community consensus leans toward the belief that open-sourcing Orion could empower users, but there is significant debate over the strategic focus on macOS and iOS, with some arguing it ignores larger user bases and others defending the move as a necessary shift for sustainability.