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Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Indian Express
Perplexity AI now available as a search option in Firefox: Here's how to use it
Google still accounts for the majority of search queries on the internet, but lately, the tech giant has been losing its market share to competitors and AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity, which reportedly account for around for about one per cent of search queries. And while most browsers are yet to get support for these AI search engines, Mozilla seems to be jumping on the bandwagon by adding Perplexity AI to its popular internet browser, Firefox. As part of the Firefox 139 update, Mozilla has added an option that lets users switch to Perplexity AI to make searches directly from the address bar via the unified search button. While the non-profit organisation did not make a formal announcement, but has confirmed the news in a thread on its 'Connect' community forum. Compared to traditional search engines like Google, which present a list of URLs you can click on, AI-powered search engines like Perplexity can summarise multiple search results in a visually appealing format. Also, these search engines are pretty accurate when it comes to identifying typos and grammatical mistakes. Mozilla says Perplexity search offers direct and conversational answers, similar to Google's AI Overviews feature. While the test is currently limited to the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany, users can also add Perplexity AI, users can easily add the AI-powered search assistant using a simple workaround. If you are interested in using Perplexity as a search engine, open Firefox and head over to ' Now, type in your search query in the address bar, but instead of hitting enter, select 'Search with Perplexity' from the dropdown suggestions. When you make a few searches using this method, Firefox will automatically ask if you want to add Perplexity as a search engine. One added, you will also be able to use the @perplexity keyword shortcut to search more quickly. According to Windows Report, Mozilla says that if the experiment is positively received by users, they may add more AI-based answers or search options to Firefox. If you are interested in trying out AI-powered search engines like Perplexity and ChatGPT in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, here's how to do it.
Express Tribune
20-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Firefox experiments with Perplexity AI in version 139
Listen to article Mozilla Firefox is trialling the integration of the AI-powered Perplexity Search Engine within its browser, signalling a possible shift in search partnerships and how users interact with online information. First reported by Perplexity is currently live in Firefox version 139, with the test introducing a pop-up prompt within the address bar when users enter Search Mode. It offers the option to 'Try Perplexity' – positioning it as a 'new way to search in Firefox' with well-cited, conversational results. Unlike traditional search engines, Perplexity uses artificial intelligence to generate direct answers, complete with citations and follow-up options. This format is designed to ease information overload by avoiding endless link lists, instead offering a more dialogue-like search experience. Mozilla appears to be exploring options beyond its long-standing search deal with Google, which reportedly earns the company over $400 million annually. Although no formal agreement has been announced between Mozilla and Perplexity, the experiment reflects an openness to AI-centric alternatives. According to Windows Report, Firefox engineer Mandy Cheang is working on the implementation, referred to internally as a 'draft experiment recipe' for Firefox 139. The integration marks a notable change in strategy for Mozilla. While Firefox already supports Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and Wikipedia as search options, the in-browser promotion of Perplexity suggests deeper interest in user-facing AI technology. Perplexity recently launched its own browser, Comet, to compete with Google Chrome, adding further intrigue to its potential collaboration with Mozilla. Details regarding how many users or which regions are included in the test remain unconfirmed. However, the outcome could decide whether Perplexity becomes a permanent fixture in Firefox's suite of search tools. Mozilla also plans to prompt users with updated terms of use upon startup in coming updates.
