Perplexity Assistant

Name: Perplexity Assistant
Author: Ivo Moor

Summarize web pages and ask questions using Perplexity AI. Features side panel integration and context-aware chat.

As of June 2026, Perplexity Assistant has 123 users in the Productivity category.

Ivo Moor Productivity

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+64.0%

123

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Version

1.0.1

Manifest V3

History

6 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 18, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 18, 2026	75	—	—	1.0.1
Apr 27, 2026	95	—	—	1.0.1
May 7, 2026	93	—	—	1.0.1
May 14, 2026	106	—	—	1.0.1
May 23, 2026	119	—	—	1.0.1
Jun 2, 2026	120	—	—	1.0.1
Now	123	—	—	1.0.1

Permissions & access

Permissions: activeTabstoragesidePanelscripting
Host access: https://api.perplexity.ai/*

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About

Browse smarter with Perplexity Assistant, the ultimate research companion for Chrome. Powered by the advanced Perplexity AI, this extension brings instant answers and page summaries directly to your browser's side panel—no tab switching required.

Whether you're researching a complex topic, reading a long article, or just need a quick answer, Perplexity Assistant is always one click away.

🚀 Key Features
- Side Panel Integration
- Instant Summaries
- Context-Aware Chat
- Markdown Support
- Citations 
- Theme Support 

🔒 Privacy First
- Your API key is stored locally on your device.
- No Hidden Tracking: 
- Data is sent strictly between your browser and the Perplexity API.

🛠️ How to Use
1. Install the extension.
2. Click the icon to open the Side Panel.
3. Enter your Perplexity API Key (available at perplexity.ai).
4. Start browsing! Click "Summarize" or type a question to get started.


Note: A Perplexity AI API Key is required to use this extension (which is available in case you have a pro-license)