Perplexity integrates Google Gemini 3 flash for Pro and Max users

December 18, 2025 — AI-powered search platform Perplexity has rolled out Gemini 3 Flash, Google’s latest lightweight yet high-performance large language model, to all Pro and Max subscribers.

The integration marks a significant step forward in Perplexity’s efforts to enhance response speed and reasoning efficiency. Gemini 3 Flash is engineered for low latency and high throughput, delivering strong language understanding while drastically reducing inference costs and latency. Perplexity says the model enables faster, smoother interactions—especially beneficial for complex, multi-turn queries requiring real-time information synthesis.

Pro and Max users can access Gemini 3 Flash immediately with no additional setup. The system automatically selects the optimal model based on query type, balancing speed and accuracy dynamically. The update also brings improved multilingual support and enhanced code comprehension, broadening Perplexity’s utility in technical and professional domains.

This launch underscores the deepening collaboration between Perplexity and Google. With Gemini 3 Flash now live, Perplexity aims to strengthen its competitive edge in the AI search market by offering more responsive and precise answers to advanced users. The company hinted that the model may eventually be extended to free-tier users, further expanding access to cutting-edge AI capabilities.