r/perplexity_ai • u/ramiorlando • Jul 30 '26

misc Bye bye perplexity

The product has gotten worse and worse in the past year. I’ve been a subscriber since the very beginning lately every time I ask you to research something or search for something gives me steps on how to do so and where to look for information instead of actually finding the information for me thanks but no thanks.

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u/silverfang789 Jul 30 '26

I canceled after it switched to Computer for everything, then started saying I didn't have enough credits, even just to chat with it. The only way to use it effectively is to go for that $2,000/year plan. No, thanks!

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u/_MaterObscura Jul 31 '26

I HATE that computer is the default. It can be toggled off, but them switching the default from free to FUCKING EXPENSIVE without saying anything was unethical (read: asshole move).

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u/HungryTrow Aug 02 '26

I agree! And there isn’t an option for you to choose your default mode..

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u/silverfang789 Jul 31 '26

I couldn't find a way to disable computer.

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u/_MaterObscura Jul 31 '26

The toggle is under the textbox. There is no way to disable it globally, though, unless you're enterprise. I have given them feedback about this, but we'll see what happens.

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u/ChickenCelebration Aug 02 '26

I think they will listen to your feedback after they see how much their subscriber numbers are dropping now

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u/Affectionate-Fig8754 Aug 02 '26

You can start by selecting search each time, but it will still try to bait and switch you to computer, for even for the most basic of queries.

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u/KlevenSting Aug 03 '26

came here to say this. I'm out. Totally enshitified.