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Perplexity AI Service Status: Up

Status: Up. No active incidents.

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Perplexity API Usage Statistics on Status Page

API usage data is present on the status page for monitoring. This may facilitate better understanding of Perplexity's API performance and availability.

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Critical Incident: Broken Progress Bars Across Applications

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sonar-reasoning model deprecated — migrate to sonar-reasoning-pro immediately

The sonar-reasoning model has been completely removed from the API as of December 15, 2025. Users must immediately migrate to sonar-reasoning-pro for continued access to reasoning capabilities. This is accompanied by several Search API enhancements including new token control and filtering options.

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Perplexity deprecates sonar-reasoning model — migrate to sonar-reasoning-pro immediately

The sonar-reasoning model has been removed from the API as of December 15, 2025, requiring immediate migration to sonar-reasoning-pro. Users must update their integrations to avoid service disruption. The update also includes new Search API features like token control and updated filtering capabilities.

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Perplexity launches Pro Search GA and MCP Server one-click installation

Perplexity released Pro Search for general availability, adding multi-step reasoning with automated web search and URL fetching capabilities. The MCP Server now supports one-click installation for popular AI development environments like Cursor and VS Code. These are new feature additions that enhance existing functionality without requiring immediate action.

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Perplexity releases official Python and TypeScript SDKs with new Search API features

Perplexity has launched official SDKs providing type-safe access to all APIs with both sync and async support. New Search API capabilities include language preferences, domain filtering, and enhanced date/time filters. An interactive playground for testing Search API queries is now available without requiring an API key.

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Perplexity launches official Python/TypeScript SDKs and enhanced Search API

Perplexity released official SDKs for Python and TypeScript/JavaScript with full type safety and streaming support, plus new Search API capabilities including language preferences and domain filtering. An interactive playground is now available for testing Search API queries without requiring an API key. These are additive features that enhance developer experience but require no immediate action.

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Perplexity launches official Python/TypeScript SDKs and Search API features

Perplexity released official SDKs with full type safety and streaming support, plus an interactive Search API playground for testing. New Search API capabilities include language preferences, domain filtering, and enhanced date/time controls. These are additive features that enhance developer experience without requiring immediate action.

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Perplexity adds file attachment support for document analysis

Perplexity has introduced file attachment capabilities allowing users to upload and analyze PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, and RTF documents using Sonar models. The feature supports document Q&A, content extraction, and multi-language processing through URL uploads. No action required - this is a new optional capability that enhances existing functionality.

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Perplexity API Key Rotation Launched — Automated Workflows & Zero Downtime

Perplexity has launched a comprehensive API key rotation system that allows seamless key replacement without service interruption and includes automated scheduling capabilities. The feature enhances security by enabling regular key refresh cycles and provides audit trails for compliance tracking. No immediate action is required, but users can optionally implement key rotation best practices through the API Portal.

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Perplexity launches Search API for direct access to search results

Perplexity introduced a new Search API that provides raw, ranked search results without LLM processing, complementing their existing chat completions API. This gives developers faster responses and more flexibility for building custom search experiences and specialized workflows. No action required - this is an additive feature that doesn't affect existing functionality.

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Perplexity removes R1-1776 model from API

The R1-1776 model has been permanently removed from Perplexity's API due to lack of recent improvements and missing support for newer features. Users must migrate to Sonar Pro Reasoning or other available models as R1-1776 is no longer accessible.

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Perplexity API adds detailed cost breakdown per request

Perplexity API responses now include granular cost information showing input/output token costs, fixed request costs, and total costs. This enhancement provides better transparency and tracking capabilities for usage monitoring and billing analysis. No action required as this is an additive feature.

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Perplexity Adds SEC Filings Filter for Financial Research

Perplexity has introduced a new SEC filings filter feature that allows users to search specifically within SEC regulatory documents by setting search_domain: 'sec' in API requests. This enhancement enables targeted searches across 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other official SEC filings for financial research. No action required - this is an additive feature that works with existing search parameters.

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Perplexity adds latest_updated field for web search date filtering

Perplexity added a new latest_updated field to their date range filtering capabilities, allowing users to filter search results based on when webpages were last modified or updated. This enhancement provides better control over content freshness and is particularly useful for finding current versions of frequently updated content. No action required - this is an additive feature to existing functionality.

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Perplexity introduces Academic Filter for scholarly research searches

Perplexity has released a new academic filter feature that allows users to prioritize results from peer-reviewed papers and scholarly sources by setting search_mode to 'academic' in API requests. This enhancement is designed for researchers, students, and professionals requiring scientifically accurate information. No action required as this is an additive feature that works alongside existing search parameters.

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Perplexity introduces reasoning effort parameter for Sonar Deep Research

Perplexity introduced a reasoning effort parameter for sonar-deep-research with low/medium/high options to balance speed versus thoroughness. This feature directly impacts reasoning token consumption, allowing users to control costs while adjusting response depth. Implementation requires adding the reasoning_effort parameter to API calls.

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Perplexity API: Citations field deprecated, search_results introduced

Perplexity has deprecated and removed the citations field from API responses, replacing it with a more detailed search_results field that includes titles, URLs, and publication dates. Applications using the citations field must update their code to use the new search_results field structure to maintain functionality.

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Perplexity launches asynchronous API for Sonar Deep Research with 7-day TTL

Perplexity has introduced an asynchronous API for Sonar Deep Research to handle complex, time-intensive research queries. The new API includes endpoints for submitting jobs, checking status, and retrieving results, with requests automatically expiring after 7 days. This is an additive feature that enhances existing capabilities without requiring immediate action from users.

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