Most promoted and blocked domains among Kagi Search users (kagi.com)

Article summary

Kagi Search has released statistics on the most promoted and blocked domains among its users. The current Kagi member population is over 74,000. The statistics provide insight into user preferences and search behaviors. Kagi allows users to personalize their search results by blocking or promoting specific domains.

Main themes

• search engine preferences
• W3Schools controversy
• personalization of search results
• quality of search results
• beginner-oriented resources
• algorithmic influence on search results

What commenters say

• Pinterest is often considered a low-quality search result due to its bookmark-style links.
• W3Schools is viewed as a simplistic and sometimes inaccurate resource, but also as a useful tool for beginners.
• Some users prefer W3Schools for its concise examples and tutorials, while others prefer MDN for its comprehensive documentation.
• The hatred for W3Schools is partly residual from its past mistakes and inaccuracies.
• Kagi's personalization feature allows users to customize their search results and avoid low-quality sources.
• Stack Overflow and other Q&A sites can sometimes outrank official documentation, causing frustration for some users.
• Beginner-oriented resources like W3Schools can be polarizing, with some finding them useful and others considering them spam.
• The quality of search results is influenced by Google's algorithm and the actions of websites like Pinterest and W3Schools.