Kagi rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Kagi rate limits and search caps. Monthly searches - Starter, Professional and Ultimate plans compared.
Kagi usage limits by plan
| Searches | 100 searches/month | One-time trial |
| Ai Answers | 5 queries | Limited AI summaries |
| Searches | 300 searches/month | |
| Ai Answers | Unlimited |
| Searches | Unlimited | |
| Ai Answers | Unlimited |
| Searches | Unlimited | |
| Ai Answers | Unlimited | Includes Kagi Assistant |
What happens when you hit Kagi's limits?
Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Reload or try again after the reset window passes
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
Kagi limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
⏱
Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. Kagi uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from Kagi's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
Kagi limits - frequently asked questions
What is the Kagi message limit?
Kagi message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does Kagi have a file upload limit?
Yes, Kagi enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do Kagi limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many Kagi limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit Kagi's rate limit?
Kagi will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.