Perplexity - AI Search

Upgrade your default search engine
What is Perplexity - AI Search?
Perplexity - AI Search is a transformative Chrome extension designed to elevate your standard search experience. Leveraging advanced AI technologies like GPT-4 and Claude 2, Perplexity delivers lightning-fast search results with impressive accuracy. The extension also includes a 'Copilot' feature - an AI assistant designed to aid you in your web exploration. With transparent sourcing to bolster your research, Perplexity AI strikes the perfect balance between speed, precision, and comprehensibility in online search.

Extension stats

Users: 60,000+
Rating: 3.68 (60)
Version: 1.0.8 (Last updated: 2024-08-20)
Creation date: 2023-06-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides search engine: Yes
Overrides home page: Yes
Permissions:
  • cookies
Host permissions:
  • https://www.perplexity.ai/*
Size: 7.93K

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Extension summary

Enhance your search experience with this extension. Instantly connect to Perplexity AI for all your queries. Experience lightning-fast searches, precise answers, and transparent sourcing. Ideal for those keen on efficient, clutter-free web exploration.

Features:

Copilot: Your AI partner for collaborative search. Perplexity Pro: Powered by GPT-4 & Claude 2.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Offers more accurate and relevant information compared to traditional search engines like Google
  • Provides summarization of answers
  • Allows for follow-up questions
  • Saves time when searching the internet
  • Identifies quality sources effectively
Cons
  • Does not change the default search engine in Chrome
  • Overrides all search results, which can hinder direct website access
  • Some users experienced functionality issues with the extension
  • Inconsistent language responses based on search engine settings
  • Extension needs updating for better performance
Most mentioned
  • Perplexity provides better search results than Google
  • The extension does not set Perplexity as the default search engine
  • Issues with overriding all search results
  • Users appreciate the summarization feature
  • Language response issues when used as a default search engine
Recent reviews
by Devon Crebbin, 2024-10-06

An excellent alternative for search! It offers significantly more value
by Lars, 2024-09-28

can't change search engine with this
by Shivangouda Patil, 2024-09-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Perplexity - AI Search may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Perplexity - AI Search is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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