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Perplexity: Search API Error / Query Failed
Current Status: Major Outage
Last checked: 21m ago
What We're Seeing Right Now
No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with Perplexity, report below to help the community.
What is this error?
When Perplexity's search API returns an error, your query could not be processed. This affects both direct searches and applications built on Perplexity's API.
Error Signatures
Search failedQuery errorInternal server error500 errorService unavailableSearch index unavailableBad requestCommon Causes
- Perplexity search infrastructure is down
- Invalid query format or parameters
- API version mismatch
- Backend index or database issue
- Network connectivity problem
✓ How to Fix It
- Check Perplexity's live status on this page
- Verify your query format and parameters
- Check API version in your request
- Try a simpler query to isolate the issue
- Implement retry logic
- Check Perplexity's documentation for recent API changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perplexity search API down?
Check the live status and community reports above for real-time feedback.
Why is my Perplexity search query failing?
Verify query syntax, check for API changes, and ensure your request format matches Perplexity's documentation.
How do I fix Perplexity search API errors?
Follow the troubleshooting steps above. Most errors are due to query format or service issues.