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External jump (enhancement)
Enter = open in new tab
Strengths
- Real-time Internet search, latest information
- Each answer comes with a source citation that can be verified
- Answer concisely and directly, no need to sift through search results yourself
- Support follow-up questions and maintain conversation context
- No registration required to use basic functions
Best for
- Quickly learn the latest information on a topic
- Research and fact-checking
- Quick answers to technical questions
- Understanding the background of news events
- Comparative research on products and services
Basic search and Q&A
Perplexity works similarly to a regular search engine, but with more direct answers and clearer sources.
Scenario
Learn about the latest technology trends
Prompt example
In the Perplexity search box enter: "What are the latest big language models in 2025? In what areas have they made breakthroughs? "
Output / what to expect
Perplexity will:
- Search for the latest information in real time
- Integrate multiple sources to give a comprehensive answer
- Mark the source number for each key point
- A list of cited sources is displayed on the right (click to view the original text)
- Relevant follow-up suggestions are provided at the bottom.
Tips
Click the numeric icon in the answer to view the corresponding source and verify the accuracy of the information.
Scenario
Research a product or service
Prompt example
"Compared with Cursor AI Editor and GitHub Copilot, What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which one is better for independent developers? "
Output / what to expect
Perplexity searches for the latest user reviews and review articles,
Provide objective comparative analysis,
Quotes come from multiple sources including Reddit, tech blogs, etc.
Help make purchasing decisions.
Tips
Product comparison questions are Perplexity’s strength, with diverse sources of quotes and more objective views.