According to AlphaMoat, as of 2026-09, the Chrome extension Perplexity Sidebar has 1,000 users (+0% MoM), rated 3.8 (6 reviews) — ranked #1,224 of 9,324 AI browser extensions, and #282 of 2,418 in General AI.
Open Perplexity in a Chrome sidebar Transform your browsing experience with Perplexity Sidebar - the ultimate productivity extension that brings Perplexity AI directly into your Chrome browser as a convenient sidebar.
KEY FEATURES:
HOW IT WORKS: 1. Install the extension 2. Click the Perplexity icon in your Chrome toolbar 3. The sidebar opens with full Perplexity AI functionality 4. Continue browsing while having AI assistance at your fingertips
PERFECT FOR:
Perplexity account required, login on web browser before using. Just install and start using AI assistance alongside your regular browsing.
Privacy-focused with minimal permissions and no data collection.
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+ CompareData month: 2026-09 · User counts and ratings come from public Chrome Web Store data, aggregated monthly. See methodology.