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Firefox Adds Perplexity as Optional Desktop Search With Conversational Answers

Mozilla frames the opt-in as a user-controlled alternative that carries a no-sell, no-share data pledge.

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Firefox integrates Perplexity AI search globally

Overview

  • Perplexity is now available globally on Firefox for desktop via the address bar’s unified search button and can be set as the default in settings.
  • The broader rollout follows earlier tests in the U.S., U.K., and Germany, with mobile availability planned in the coming months.
  • Mozilla emphasizes that Perplexity returns answers with source citations to help users validate information.
  • Firefox is also making browser profiles widely available after a gradual testing period.
  • Mozilla continues visual search trials powered by Google Lens for users with Google as the default and signals it may add more AI answer engines based on pilot results.