Ever wanted an AI buddy you could message like a friend on WhatsApp? But now you can. Perplexity AI – the smart answer engine that helps you search, summarise, and get stuff done is now available right inside WhatsApp. The announcement was made by Aravind Srinivas, Co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, in a LinkedIn post on Monday. This follows his earlier poll asking users if they’d like to use the chatbot on WhatsApp. With this update, users no longer need to download a separate app to access Perplexity. Instead, they can simply chat with the bot through WhatsApp, saving time, storage space, and mobile data. Let’s break down what this means for you. What is Perplexity AI Perplexity is an AI chatbot that gives you smart, quick answers to questions. Think of it like ChatGPT, but built to be a search engine that talks.
It’s already available on platforms like Telegram (as “askplexbot”) and X (formerly Twitter), and now you can chat with it straight from WhatsApp.
How is it different
Unlike the dedicated Perplexity app, which asks users to sign up, the WhatsApp version doesn’t require any registration. You just start chatting—no account needed. Through WhatsApp, Perplexity can: This update is great for people in regions where WhatsApp is the go-to app for everything. How to start using Perplexity on WhatsApp
To start chatting with Perplexity AI on WhatsApp: You can use this on your phone, computer, or even through WhatsApp Web.
Our experience
We tried using Perplexity on WhatsApp and found that it can answer various questions, although it sometimes takes a little longer to reply.
We even tested it by uploading an image, and it correctly identified and described the picture. Still, it’s early days – and pretty impressive for something running inside WhatsApp. More features coming soon Aravind Srinivas also mentioned that they’re working on adding new features soon, including voice conversations, memes and videos, fact-checking, personal assistant tools, and group chat support (this one’s in progress as the WhatsApp API doesn’t allow it yet).
