Application
- Updated the app icon to match the visual style of macOS 26+.
- Added Help menu links for support, release notes, feedback, and privacy resources.
- General refinements and under-the-hood improvements across the app and extension.
Khigo 2 — Release Notes
Includes updates from version 2.0
February 2024 - April 2026
Khigo 2 introduces a modern foundation built on Safari Web Extension technology, delivering faster performance, improved stability, and a more flexible configuration system. This update brings a redesigned settings interface divided into focused sections — Directions and Search Engines — with powerful new options for tab placement, activation behavior, and drag-based interactions. Users can now control whether to open images, URLs, or search selected text while dragging, and can even send links directly to jDM for download management with simple modifier keys. Together, these enhancements make Khigo more responsive, intuitive, and deeply integrated with the macOS browsing experience.
Requires macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or later
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Khigo 2.1
Released on 21 April 2026
A refinement update focused on smarter settings sync, improved drag and drop reliability, better content detection, and a refreshed app icon designed for macOS 26+.
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Settings
- Introduced automatic syncing of settings with the Safari extension, so changes now apply instantly without requiring manual action.
- Improved settings sync reliability on macOS 26+.
- Refined the Directions settings interface for better clarity and easier configuration.
- Improved search engine URL validation with inline error messages and clearer feedback.
Drag & Drop
- Improved drag and drop reliability and performance across different types of content.
- Improved URL detection when dragging text, links, images, and media.
- Improved selection handling for more consistent results.
- Prevented duplicate URLs when opening multiple items.
Khigo 2.0
Released on 19 February 2024
A major update introducing the new Safari Web Extension foundation, redesigned settings with advanced customization options, and seamless integration with jDM for faster download workflows.
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Application
- Khigo now uses a modern Safari Web Extension architecture, replacing the legacy Safari App Extension for improved performance, security, and maintainability.
- Overall performance optimizations and code refinements across all modules.
Settings
- Completely redesigned Settings interface for better organization and control.
- The single settings pane has been divided into two focused sections — Directions and Search Engines — making configuration more intuitive.
- Each section now includes advanced options for tab positioning, activation behavior, image and URL handling, and search engine preferences.
Tabs
- New tab placement logic: Khigo now opens new tabs next to the current tab instead of at the end of the tab bar.
- Added a customizable option to open tabs either before or after the current tab, providing flexibility for different browsing styles.
- Added an “Activate tab when opening” setting to automatically focus on newly opened tabs if desired.
Drag Handling
- Improved handling of images and URLs in drag operations — users can now choose whether to open the image or the link when both are present.
- Press and hold the ⌥ key while dragging to open the alternative item (image or URL).
- When dragging selected text containing URLs, users can now choose to open the URLs directly or perform a search using the default search engine.
- Press and hold the ⇧ key during drag to trigger the alternate behavior (open or search).
jDM Integration
- Khigo now integrates directly with jDM, allowing quick download management for any dragged URL.
- Press and hold the ⌘ key while dragging a link to send it to jDM.
- Hold ⌘ + ⇧ to send the URL to jDM and skip showing the “New Task” window, starting the download immediately.
See Also
Khigo 1 Release Notes
Introduced Safari drag-and-drop browsing with customizable search directions, precise link handling, and intuitive tab behavior for effortless navigation.
Khigo Release Notes
Explore the full Khigo release history — from its 2020 debut to today’s Web Extension evolution — showcasing every milestone that shaped smarter Safari browsing on macOS.