Perplexity AI Search Chrome Extension
Swaps Chrome's default search engine for Perplexity, so answers come with visible sources right in the address bar.
At a glance
Starts at
Free
No paid plan found on the Chrome Web Store, September 2026.
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Chrome
Best for
People wanting sourced answers from the address bar
Not for
Anyone preferring Google's default search results
3.6 out of 5
Scored by a Toolio reviewer after real useOur verdict
This is a minimal extension: it just sets Perplexity as your default search engine so typing in the address bar returns Perplexity's answers with sourcing instead of a standard results page. There's nothing else to it beyond that single switch, no sidebar, no page summarization, and no separate chat feature. At 3.6 stars across 171 ratings, it's a modest score for such a simple, single-purpose tool.
✓What it does well
Address bar searchTyping directly in the address bar searches with Perplexity instead of your default engine.
Sourced answersResults come with transparent sourcing rather than a plain results list.
Tiny footprintAt under 7KiB, it adds essentially no overhead to the browser.
✕Where it falls short
One feature onlyIt only switches the default search engine, without page summaries or a sidebar chat.
Modest ratingIt holds 3.6 stars across 171 ratings, not an especially strong score.
Chrome onlyIt only works in Chrome, with no listed version for other browsers.
Key features
Default search replacementIt sets Perplexity as the default search engine in Chrome's address bar.
Fast search resultsSearches return quickly directly from the URL box.
Transparent sourcingAnswers come with sources shown rather than a plain link list.
Precise answersIt aims to return direct, precise answers rather than a list of links to sort through.