ChatGPT Search
OpenAI's integrated search feature bringing real-time web results into ChatGPT conversations
4.2/ 5
3.5B+monthly
2024
FreemiumFree with limited usage, ChatGPT Plus $20/mo, Team $25/user/mo web ios android mac
Visit ChatGPT SearchAbout ChatGPT Search
ChatGPT Search, originally launched as SearchGPT, is OpenAI's integrated search feature that brings real-time web results directly into ChatGPT conversations. Rather than being a standalone search engine, it enhances ChatGPT with the ability to browse the web, cite sources, and provide up-to-date information within the conversational interface that hundreds of millions already use. ChatGPT Search competes directly with Perplexity and Google by offering sourced answers with inline citations, making it a natural choice for users who already rely on ChatGPT for their daily workflows.
Key Features
- Real-time web browsing within ChatGPT
- Inline citations and source attribution
- Integration with ChatGPT conversation flow
- Image and visual search results
- Follow-up questions for deeper exploration
- Access to GPT-4.1 model capabilities
- Shopping and product comparison
- News and current events coverage
Pros
- Seamlessly integrated into ChatGPT experience
- Massive existing user base
- Strong at conversational follow-up searches
- Good source attribution with citations
- Continuously improving with model updates
Cons
- Not a standalone search engine
- Requires ChatGPT account
- Search quality can be inconsistent
Tags
ai-searchconversational-searchopenaireal-time-searchcitations
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