The Streaming Availability Display feature entails displaying the platforms on which a given show or movie is available to stream, directly within Kagi's search results. This feature aims to provide users with quick and easy access to information about where they can watch their desired content, saving them time and effort.
The Streaming Availability Display feature will enhance the user experience by:
Providing users with instant information about streaming options, eliminating the need to navigate to multiple websites or conduct additional searches.
Allowing users to make informed decisions about which streaming platforms to use, based on the availability of their desired content.
Streamlining the search process, making it more efficient and user-friendly.
Implementation in Kagi:
To implement this feature, Kagi can:
Integrate with existing streaming platforms' APIs or a service such as JustWatch to retrieve information about content availability.
Display the streaming availability information in a clear and concise manner, such as a list or grid, within the search results.
Expectation:
The Streaming Availability Display feature is expected to improve user satisfaction and engagement with Kagi, by providing a valuable and convenient feature that sets it apart from other search engines. By saving users time and effort, Kagi can increase user loyalty and retention.
Example:
A similar feature is already implemented in Google search results, where users can see the streaming platforms available for a particular movie or show. Here's an example:
When searching for "The Shawshank Redemption" on Google, the search results display a "Watch" section, which lists the streaming platforms where the movie is available, such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play Movies.
By incorporating a similar feature, Kagi can provide its users with a comparable, if not better, experience.
Searching for a specific movie or show: A user searches for a movie or show on Kagi, and the search results display the streaming platforms where it is available. For example, if a user searches for "The Office", the search results could display a list of streaming platforms where the show is available, such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video.
Browsing through search results: A user browses through the search results for a particular genre or category, and the streaming availability information is displayed for each title. For example, if a user searches for "action movies", the search results could display a list of action movies with their respective streaming availability information.
Filtering search results by streaming platform: A user filters the search results by a specific streaming platform, such as Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, to see only the titles available on that platform. For example, if a user searches for "comedy movies" and filters the results by Netflix, the search results would only display comedy movies available on Netflix.
Comparing streaming options: A user compares the streaming options for a particular title across different platforms, including pricing and availability. For example, if a user searches for "The Shawshank Redemption", the search results could display the streaming options for the movie on different platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play Movies, along with their respective prices.
As this is provided on Google, and Bing, this would be a great addition to Kagi, and I imagine it is a heavily used function given the plethora of streaming services most of us use in our daily lives.
