Web ChatGPT
WebChatGPT is a tool designed to enhance the functionality and user experience of OpenAI's ChatGPT by enabling it with web access. This tool allows the integrat...
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What is Web ChatGPT?
WebChatGPT is a free Chrome extension that augments ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude with real-time internet access, enabling more accurate and up-to-date conversations. The tool adds relevant web search results to your prompts, allowing AI models to provide comprehensive responses with explanations, examples, and original source links for every answer.
Key features include in-depth search with customizable real-time web browsing, a one-click prompt library with hundreds of high-quality prompts for daily tasks and small business problems, and AI-powered search answers beside your search results powered by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Bing AI. The extension also supports extracting webpage text from any URL and managing custom prompt templates.
WebChatGPT is ideal for ChatGPT users who want internet access without upgrading to Plus, researchers needing current information, students working on assignments, professionals solving business problems, and anyone seeking faster, more accurate AI conversations with verifiable sources. It works with both GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, making it accessible to all ChatGPT users.
Web ChatGPT pricing
Pricing model: Free
WebChatGPT is completely free to use. The extension is free to add to Chrome with no paid tiers, subscription plans, or premium features. All features including in-depth search, one-click prompt library with hundreds of prompts, AI-powered search answers, custom prompt management, and URL text extraction are included in the free version. The tool is loved by 1.5M+ users and requires no payment whatsoever.
Web ChatGPT pros
- Free Chrome extension with no paid plans required
- Adds real-time web access to ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude
- Provides up-to-date information beyond September 2021 knowledge cutoff
- Includes hundreds of one-click prompts for daily tasks
- Shows original source links for every answer
- Supports customizable in-depth search with explanations and examples
- Works with both GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 models
- Serverless architecture with no backend server or data collection
- No analytics that compromise privacy
- AI-powered search answers beside regular search results
- Compatible with all popular search platforms
- Supports multiple search engines including Google and Yahoo
- Extracts webpage text from any URL
- Allows users to manage and create custom prompts
- Faster and more controllable than ChatGPT Plus browsing
- User-friendly interface suitable for non-technical users
- Helps reserve limited GPT-4 usage by using GPT-3.5 for browsing
Web ChatGPT cons
- Only works in Chromium-based browsers, no mobile support
- Requires access to all websites permission
- Some other ChatGPT extensions interfere with toolbar display
- Occasional failures to follow instructions precisely
- Concurrency limitations causing access errors
- Cannot scroll previous records in interface
- Slightly slower response time compared to standard ChatGPT
- Dependent on internet connectivity for functionality
- No official support outside Discord server and email
Frequently asked questions about Web ChatGPT
Which search engine does the extension use?
The extension supports multiple search engines, including Google Search, Yahoo! Search, and six others. You can view and use all available search engines in the 'In-depth Search' options section.
Why is the extension asking for access to all websites permission?
The extension requires access to all websites because there is no backend server to process web requests, and everything happens locally in the browser. There are two modes: web searching using Google Search and Yahoo! Search, and extracting webpage text from URLs. Web searching requires access to Google Search and Yahoo! Search, while URL text extraction requires access to any website.
The extension does not work, the toolbar does not show up. What can I do?
Some other ChatGPT extensions are known to interfere with WebChatGPT. If you are experiencing issues with the toolbar not showing up, try disabling any other ChatGPT extensions that you have installed and reloading the page. If you continue to experience issues, reach out on their Discord server or at [email protected] for assistance.
Can I use other search engines?
Yes, you can view and use all available search engines in the 'In-depth Search' options section of the extension settings.
Does it work on mobile?
No, the extension currently only works in Chromium-based browsers and is not supported on mobile devices.
Does WebChatGPT work with ChatGPT Free tier users?
Yes, WebChatGPT works perfectly with both ChatGPT Free and Plus users. It allows all ChatGPT users to access the internet, providing accurate results and source links. For Plus users, it gives complete control over what gets included in prompts and works well with GPT-3.5 to reserve limited GPT-4 usage.
What is the one-click prompt library?
The one-click prompt library provides hundreds of high-quality prompts that can revolutionize your daily tasks and assist in solving small business problems with one click. You can run prompts that perform web searches and live crawling, and also manage your own custom prompts.
Is WebChatGPT serverless?
Yes, WebChatGPT is completely serverless, which means no backend server, no data collection, and no analytics to compromise your privacy. All web requests are processed locally in your browser.
Which AI models power the Search with AI feature?
The Search with AI feature is powered by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Bing AI. It provides AI-powered search answers right beside your regular search results and is compatible with all popular search platforms.
How many users trust WebChatGPT?
WebChatGPT is loved by 1.5M+ users and has a 4.2 out of 5 rating based on 3.3K ratings on the Chrome Web Store.