AI Search

Name: AI Search
Rating: 4.5 (18 reviews)
Author: Paul

Search using AI from Perplexity directly in Firefox. This is an experiment and feedback is definitely welcome.

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AI Search is a Firefox extension that integrates AI-powered search functionality directly into your browsing experience. Utilizing Perplexity's AI, you can perform searches right from the Firefox address (awesome) bar set as your default search engine, select text on any webpage to search instantly, or activate the toolbar icon to have an AI companion assist you as you work. This tool is an experimental feature aiming to enhance productivity and provide intelligent search assistance seamlessly within Firefox.

Designed for users seeking faster and smarter search interactions, AI Search allows effortless access to AI resources without leaving your current tab or workflow. Your feedback on this experiment is highly encouraged to improve future versions and capabilities.

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By:

Paul

Daily users:

648 -6

Rating:

4.50

(18)

Version:

0.2 Last updated: 2023-05-27

Version code:

5572700

Creation date:

2023-03-30

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
contextMenus

Size:

13.14KB

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

20 hours ago

Ranking

# 3,884 ▼ 11

Other rankings

#188 in ai keyword 78 #191 in definition keyword 31

User reviews

Users generally appreciate the AI Search add-on's integration of Perplexity AI into Firefox, especially its right-click search and side panel features, which enhance search experience without slowing down the browser. However, multiple users report unclear activation steps, permission issues, and the add-on icon not appearing or responding. Some wish for customization options such as font size and added functionalities like language support and text-to-speech. Despite a few interface and formatting complaints, overall feedback is positive with users valuing it as a useful search co-pilot alternative to other browsers.

Pros

Integrates Perplexity AI nicely within Firefox, including side panel support and setting it as the default search engine.
Provides convenient right-click search functionality for selected text.
Easy to activate and works immediately for many users without performance impact.
Offers a helpful search assistant alternative to Chrome, appreciated by users.
Well received for its intended functionality as a search co-pilot.

Cons

Lack of clear instructions or documentation leads to confusion about activation and permissions.
Some users experience the add-on icon not appearing or being unresponsive, possibly due to conflicts or Firefox versions.
No options to customize font size, box size, or interface appearance, impacting readability.
Additional requested features include language support, text-to-speech, and focused/fact-check search options not currently available.
There is some dissatisfaction with the complexity of the search bar interface and font formatting issues.

Recent reviews

wow, iam using it with another addon called Complexity | Perplexity AI Supercharged by ngocdg. Please keep updated

by Fi*****, 2025-02-20

by Fi*****, 2024-11-20

Gave it 4 even though I have not fully tested. Wanted to get this off my chest. I never knew what the top box was called, because i avoid it like the plague. Some young programmer decided to make that box (bar) multi purpose. I am fairly sure he did not run it past an Analyst. You have enlightened me as to it's name - Awesome. I do not find that bar awesome. And now you are adding more complexity to that flippin bar

by Fi*****, 2024-11-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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AI Search requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Can change search providers, which could redirect searches to malicious sites, posing moderate risk.

Risk likelihood

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AI Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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