Perplexity Rolls Out GPT-5.2 Upgrade for Pro and Max Users

December 11, 2025

Details

  • Perplexity AI has enabled OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 for all Pro and Max subscribers as of December 11, 2025.
  • GPT-5.2 is now available to paying users through the web, iOS, Android, and browser extensions via a selectable model dropdown.
  • The new model promises better factual accuracy, faster response times, and improved ability to handle longer conversations compared to GPT-5.1.
  • Subscription prices remain the same—about US$20/month for Pro and US$40/month for Max—with GPT-5.2 replacing GPT-5.1 at no extra cost.
  • This global rollout is set to complete within 24 hours, following Perplexity’s earlier integration of GPT-5.1 in September 2025.

Impact

This upgrade keeps Perplexity in lockstep with rivals like ChatGPT Plus and Claude Pro, fueling fierce competition in the premium AI assistant market. Users can now expect continual access to the latest AI models without surprise costs, reinforcing a trend where frequent model refreshes benefit larger, well-funded players. As foundational model swaps become standard, differentiation will increasingly hinge on proprietary data and user experience.

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