This morning, I found myself exploring browser search replacements to Google. Of course, since I have access to ChatGPT and Perplexity, I started with those.

> What are the top 5 chatgpt browser extensions?

## Perplexity with Claude 3.5 Model
Sometimes, I imagine that Claude makes interactions a bit of a pain on purpose. While it was quick to give me a list, when I asked for free, non-paid/premium versions, it took a few interactions to get to what I was looking for.

Here are the search results:

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### Original Results
Here are the top ChatGPT Chrome extensions with brief descriptions:

• **Merlin** – Quick AI helper that works on over 10 million sites with a simple Alt+J key press[1]

• **WebChatGPT** – Adds live web data to make ChatGPT’s answers more current and fact-based[1]

• **ChatGPT for Google** – Shows AI answers right next to your search results on Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo[1]

• **Sider** – Opens a chat panel on any webpage to talk with multiple AI models at once[2]

• **ChatSonic** – Makes AI content like blog posts, tweets, and ads with voice commands and real-time data[3]

• **Superpower ChatGPT** – Helps sort and save your chats in neat folders with smart search tools[1]

• **StylerGPT** – Makes ChatGPT look nice with themes, fonts and fresh new looks[1]

• **ShareGPT** – Lets you share your AI chats as links or pics with just one click[3]

• **FancyGPT** – Shares chats in cool ways with colors and style choices[3]

• **Engage AI** – Writes smart comments for social media posts to save you time[3]

• **AIPRM** – Helps SEO pros find good keywords and boost site ranks[3]

• **Voice Control** – Lets you talk to ChatGPT instead of typing[3]

• **YouTube Summary** – Makes quick notes of what long videos are about[3]

• **TweetGPT** – Helps write tweets and replies right on Twitter[3]

• **Prometheus** – Adds voice chat to make talks with AI feel more real[4]

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### Search Results with Some Interactions
Based on the search results, here are the truly free ChatGPT Chrome extensions with no hidden costs or usage limits:

• **ChatGPT for Google** – Shows AI responses alongside regular search results on multiple search engines with OpenAI API integration and no daily limits. [**Get ChatGPT Search browser extension.**](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/chatgpt-search/ejcfepkfckglbgocfkanmcdngdijcgld)

• **Perplexity** – Offers unlimited queries with real-time web search capabilities and mobile app support, though it only works on its own website or through the extension button. [**Get the Perplexity Search browser extension**](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/perplexity-ai-search/bnaffjbjpgiagpondjlnneblepbdchol)

The other extensions have one or more of the following:
– Require paid subscriptions
– Have daily usage limits
– Need API keys
– Include in-app purchases
– Offer limited free trials

**Note**: Many extensions claiming to be “completely free” often have hidden limitations or may pose security risks. These two options have been verified as genuinely free with no usage restrictions.

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As you can see, Perplexity provided its responses. The list from ChatGPT Search isn’t that different.

## ChatGPT Search Results
Here is the list of ChatGPT browser extensions:
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Enhance your browsing experience with these top five ChatGPT browser extensions:

1. **[WebChatGPT](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/webchatgpt-chatgpt-with-we/ankkceankilfghjoppjdoijceigalbjb)**: This extension augments ChatGPT by integrating real-time web information, ensuring up-to-date and accurate responses. It allows ChatGPT to search the web for relevant links and includes filters like time, region, and the number of results.

2. **[ChatGPT for Google](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chatgpt-for-google/gngfohjkhdkhllpmjfpbambpmocgkloi)**: Displays ChatGPT’s responses alongside Google search results, providing AI-generated insights directly within your search engine interface. After logging into OpenAI, it activates whenever you use Google, replacing the existing knowledge panel with ChatGPT’s response.

3. **[Merlin – OpenAI ChatGPT Powered Assistant](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/merlin-chatgpt-assistant/efbjojhplkelaegfbieplglfidafgoka)**: Access ChatGPT across any webpage by pressing a keyboard shortcut (Cmd+M on Mac or Ctrl+M on Windows). Merlin offers quick replies to emails, code generation, and more, functioning across the entire browser.

4. **[ChatGPT Writer](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chatgpt-writer-email-gmail/lnmmgfaagpdpacbcbhkkjmfkkhgoaheh)**: Specialized in composing emails and messages, this extension generates context-aware drafts for various platforms. It supports all websites and languages, enhancing productivity in communication tasks.

5. **[YouTube Summary with ChatGPT](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/youtube-summary-with-chatg/iaakpnchhognanibcahlpcplchdfmgma)**: Generates concise summaries and transcripts of YouTube videos, allowing you to grasp key points without watching the entire content. A transcript box appears next to the video, and clicking “View AI summary” redirects you to ChatGPT for a detailed summary.

These extensions integrate ChatGPT’s capabilities directly into your browser, streamlining tasks like information retrieval, content creation, and communication.

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That response isn’t that bad. I may have to rethink my Perplexity subscription. 😉