Perplexity

Perplexity Adds Location Filtering to Search

Perplexity has introduced a new location filtering capability that allows users to narrow search results based on specific user locations. This is an additive feature that enhances search functionality without requiring any changes to existing implementations. Users can optionally leverage this new filtering option to get more geographically relevant search results.

1 Apr 2025

Perplexity launches new API Portal for enhanced management

Perplexity has released a new API portal that enables better API key management, usage insights, and team collaboration features. This is an additive feature that enhances the developer experience without requiring any immediate action. Organizations can optionally adopt the portal to improve their API workflow management.

1 Apr 2025

Perplexity adds date range filtering to search

Perplexity has introduced date range filtering capabilities, allowing users to narrow search results to specific timeframes. This is a new feature enhancement that improves search precision and user control. No action required from users - this is an optional functionality addition.

1 Apr 2025

Perplexity removes API feature gating — all capabilities now available

Perplexity has eliminated tiered access restrictions, making all API features previously limited to Tier 3+ users available to everyone regardless of usage volume or spend. Rate limits remain in effect but all users now have access to the full feature set. This is a positive change that expands access without requiring any user action.

1 Apr 2025

Perplexity Sonar search modes released with API billing changes

Perplexity has added three new search modes (High, Medium, Low) to Sonar models with improved performance and simplified billing. Current billing structure remains default for 30 days until April 18, 2025. After this date, Sonar Pro and Sonar Reasoning Pro will no longer return Citation tokens or search result counts in API responses, requiring developers to update their integrations.

1 Mar 2025

Perplexity API gains structured outputs for all tiers

Perplexity has removed the previous Tier 3 requirement for JSON structured outputs, making this feature available to all API users regardless of their tier level. This change improves accessibility and allows developers at any level to build more reliable applications from day one. No action required - existing users gain expanded functionality.

1 Mar 2025