Mozilla integrates Perplexity AI into Firefox’s search features
Firefox will let users switch to Perplexity for search results that provide direct, cited answers, alongside traditional search engines.
Mozilla has announced that it is integrating Perplexity’s AI answer engine into Firefox as a choice available in the browser’s search options.
The feature had already been piloted in markets including the US, UK and Germany. Now Firefox is bringing the option to desktop users globally, with mobile rollout expected in the coming months.
When enabled, Perplexity AI offers conversational search. Instead of just showing a list of web pages, answers appear with citations. Users can activate it via the unified search button in the address bar or by configuring their default search engine settings.
Mozilla says the integration reflects positive feedback from early users and signals a desire to give people more choice in how they get information. The company also notes that Perplexity ‘doesn’t share or sell users’ personal data,’ which aligns with Mozilla’s privacy principles.
Firefox also continues to evolve other browser features. One is profiles, now broadly available, which allows users to maintain separate browser setups (for example, work vs home). The browser is also experimenting with visual search features using Google Lens for users who keep Google as their default provider.
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