# AI Search

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai-search](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai-search)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ai-search`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Paul
- **Category:** search-tools,other
- **Daily users:** 412
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 4.53 / 5 (19 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** 2023-05-27
- **First published:** 2023-03-30
- **Size:** 13 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ai-search/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #5,578 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `contextMenus`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Can change search providers, which could redirect searches to malicious sites, posing moderate risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users praise the add‑on’s Perplexity integration, reliable select‑to‑search/right‑click functionality, and lightweight behavior. Repeated negatives are activation/icon problems, unclear setup instructions, and UI/formatting issues (font/box size). Multiple users also ask for more customization and features such as shortcuts, language/TTS, and context‑focused search.

### Pros

- Reliable Perplexity integration (opens Perplexity in a side panel and can be set as default search)
- Select-text + right‑click search works well and is praised by multiple users
- Generally stable and easy to use — several users report it “works” immediately
- Lightweight / unobtrusive — users say it doesn’t noticeably affect Firefox performance

### Cons

- Activation and toolbar/icon issues: several users report the extension icon not appearing, being unresponsive, or needing extra steps/permissions to enable
- Poor or inflexible UI formatting: complaints about giant fonts and lack of options to change font/box size
- Lack of clear instructions/documentation: description doesn’t explain how to activate or configure the add‑on
- Users request more customization/features (shortcuts, language/TTS, context‑limited or ‘fact check’ right‑click options)

## Similar extensions and apps

- [AI Search Assistant](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai-search-assistant) — 17 users
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- [GenAI Search](https://chrome-stats.com/d/genai-search) — 6 users
- [AI Search and Suggestions](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai-search-and-suggestions)
- [AISeek](https://chrome-stats.com/d/aiseek) — 1 users
- [Perplexity Omnibox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/perplexity-omnibox) — 2,840 users, 4.40 / 5
- [AI Smart Search](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai-smart-search) — 1 users, 1.00 / 5
- [Perplexity AI Sidebar Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/perplexity-ai-sidebar-chat) — 42 users
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- [AI Processor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai-page-parser) — 2 users
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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai-search)