On Windows 11 (and 10), you can install Perplexity to access the AI search engine, and in this guide, I’ll teach you how to complete this task. Perplexity AI is a search and answer engine that uses large language models (LLMs) to provide direct answers to your queries, complete with citations.
Although Perplexity is easily accessible from the web, you can install the native Windows app. In addition, if you don’t want to install the official app, you can install Perplexity as a Progressive Web App (PWA) through Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.
A Progressive Web App (PWA) is a technology that enables websites to deliver a seamless app-like experience. It gives users offline functionality, notifications, automatic updates, effortless installation, and uninstallation. However, it is up to the developer to implement these functionalities.
In this guide, I will teach you how to install the Perplexity app on Windows 10 and 11. Other AI search engines that you can install on Windows 11 include ChatGPT and DeepSeek.
Install Perplexity official app on Windows 11
To install the official Perplexity app on Windows 11, use these steps:
Click the “Download on Windows” button and save the file on your computer.
Double-click the “Perplexity Setup x.x.x-x64.exe” file to launch the installer.
Click the Install button.
After you complete the steps, the official app to access Perplexity will be installed on your computer.
The desktop application of the AI search engine has an identical interface to the web version that includes a text prompt front and center with a left sidebar that allows you to access the different sections of the services, such as your prompt history, spaces, discovery, and home.
If you want to remove the app, you can perform this task like any other app from Settings > Apps > Installed apps by opening the Perplexity app menu and choosing the “Uninstall” option.
The app will also register to run launch at startup, but you can stop this behavior from Settings > Apps > Startup and turning off the “Perplexity” toggle switch.
Install Perplexity as an app on Windows 11 from Edge
To install Perplexity on Windows 11 (or 10), use these steps:
Open Microsoft Edge.
Click the Sign in button.
Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button in the top-right corner.
Select the Apps submenu.
Click the “Install this site as an app” option.
Click the Install button.
Once you complete the steps, the web app version of Perplexity will be installed and available from the Start menu like any other app.
You can uninstall the Perplexity app from Settings > Apps > Installed apps, select the app, and click the “Uninstall” button. Alternatively, from the Start menu, right-click the app and select the “Uninstall” button.
Install Perplexity as an app on Windows 11 from Chrome
To install Perplexity from Chrome, use these steps:
Open Google Chrome.
Click the Customize and Control (three-dotted) button in the top-right corner.
Select the “Cast, save, and share” menu and choose the “Install pages as app” option.
(Optional) Confirm a custom name for the app.
Click the Install button.
Once you complete the steps, Google Chrome will install Perplexity as a web app on Windows.
If you want to uninstall the Perplexity app from Chrome on Windows 11, open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, select the app, and click the “Uninstall” button. Or, from the Start menu, right-click the app and select the “Uninstall” button.