Perplexity
An AI search engine that gives clear answers with sources, so you know where the information comes from.
What is Perplexity?
Perplexity is an AI-powered search engine. Instead of giving you a list of links to open one by one, it reads the web for you and writes a clear, short answer. Every answer comes with numbered sources, so you can check exactly where each fact came from.
Think of it as Google and a research assistant rolled into one.
What makes Perplexity special
- Answers with proof: every reply shows the websites it used
- Always current: searches the live web for the latest information
- No ad clutter: straight answers instead of pages of links
- Ask follow-ups: keep digging deeper in the same conversation
- Focus your search: look only in academic papers, YouTube, Reddit and more
What you can do with it
- Research any topic: get a quick, trustworthy overview with sources
- Stay updated: latest news, events, rules and announcements
- Compare things: products, courses, places or options side by side
- Check facts: verify a claim or a viral WhatsApp forward
- Find studies: search research papers on any subject
- Build a collection: save related searches together in Spaces
Get started in 3 steps
- Go to perplexity.ai (no sign-up needed to try it)
- Type your question just like you would on Google
- Read the answer, click the numbered sources to verify, and ask a follow-up
On your phone: Download the Perplexity app for voice search on the go.
Prompts to try today
News: "What are the biggest tech announcements this week?"
Fact-check: "Is it true that drinking warm water helps weight loss? Show research."
Compare: "Compare the top 3 budget laptops under ₹50,000 in 2026."
Research: "What does recent research say about screen time and sleep?"
Explore: "What are the best places to visit in Meghalaya in winter?"
Deep dive: "Explain the new income tax rules in India with sources."
The secret to great answers
Ask specific questions and mention time or place when it matters.
Example: Instead of "best phones", try "best camera phones under ₹30,000 in India right now."
Good to know
- Always check sources: click the numbers to see the original pages
- Great for facts, not feelings: best for research, less for creative writing
- Keep it private: avoid typing personal or sensitive information
- Free to start: free searches daily; paid plan gives more advanced searches
Quick challenge
Paste a forwarded message you received recently and ask Perplexity: "Is this true?"
Picked by the Scrollwell team · updated 21 Oct 2026. Perplexity is run by its own company — read its privacy terms before you add learners' names or marks.