You have a Perplexity thread with useful research, but you need to close it and come back later. Perplexity does not autosave threads by default — if you navigate away without saving, the conversation history is lost. This article explains how to save threads manually using the built-in Save feature and how to organize saved threads in your Library.
Key Takeaways: Save Perplexity Threads for Later Reference
- Save button in thread header: Saves the entire conversation thread to your Library for later access.
- Library > Saved tab: View, search, and manage all your saved threads in one place.
- Collection folders: Organize saved threads into custom collections for better categorization.
How Perplexity Thread Saving Works
When you start a new thread in Perplexity, the conversation is stored temporarily in your browser session. If you close the tab or navigate to another page without saving, the thread disappears. The Save feature creates a permanent copy of the entire thread, including all questions, answers, and source citations. Saved threads appear in your Library under the Saved tab. You can also organize saved threads into custom Collections for better retrieval later.
Prerequisites: You need a Perplexity account — free or Pro — to save threads. The Save feature works on the web app at perplexity.ai and on mobile apps for iOS and Android.
Steps to Save a Perplexity Thread
- Open the thread you want to save
Navigate to the Perplexity web app or mobile app and open the conversation thread you want to keep for later reference. The thread must be active — you cannot save a thread after you have closed it. - Locate the Save button
Look at the top-right corner of the thread header area. The Save button appears as a bookmark icon — a small ribbon shape — next to the Share button. On mobile, the Save button is in the same position in the top toolbar. - Click the Save button
Tap or click the bookmark icon. The icon changes to a filled bookmark to confirm the thread is saved. A brief notification appears at the bottom of the screen saying “Thread saved.” - Access your saved thread
Open the Library by clicking your profile icon in the top-right corner and selecting Library from the dropdown menu. Click the Saved tab to see all your saved threads. The most recently saved thread appears at the top. - Organize into Collections (optional)
To group saved threads by topic, create a Collection. In the Library > Saved tab, click the New Collection button. Give the collection a name such as “Market Research” or “Code Snippets.” Drag saved threads into the collection or use the Move to Collection option when viewing a saved thread.
What Happens After You Save a Thread
After saving, the thread remains in your Library indefinitely — there is no expiration date. You can reopen the thread at any time by clicking it in the Saved tab. The thread retains the original formatting, including bold text, code blocks, and source links. You can continue the conversation by typing a new question at the bottom of the thread. The new messages are automatically saved because the thread is already in your Library.
If you want to remove a thread from your saved list, open the thread and click the filled bookmark icon again. The icon reverts to an outline, and the thread disappears from the Saved tab. The thread is not deleted permanently — it moves to the Unsaved section in your Library for up to 30 days before being removed.
Common Issues When Saving Threads
Save Button Is Grayed Out or Not Responding
If the Save button appears inactive, refresh the page and log out then log back into your account. This often resolves temporary session issues. If the problem persists, clear your browser cache for the perplexity.ai domain and reload the page.
Saved Thread Disappears From Library
If a saved thread vanishes from your Library, check whether you accidentally unsaved it. Open the Library > Saved tab and look for the thread in the Unsaved section. If it is there, open the thread and save it again. If the thread is not in Unsaved, it may have been deleted due to a sync error. This is rare and usually fixed by logging out and logging back in.
Cannot Find the Save Button on Mobile
On iOS and Android, the Save button is in the top toolbar of the thread view. If you do not see it, make sure you are viewing an active thread — not the Library or the home feed. The Save button appears only when you are inside a conversation.
Perplexity Free vs Pro: Thread Management Features
| Item | Free Plan | Pro Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Save threads | Unlimited saved threads | Unlimited saved threads |
| Collections | Up to 5 collections | Unlimited collections |
| Saved thread search | Search by thread title | Search by title and content |
| Thread export | Not available | Export as PDF or Markdown |
You can now save any Perplexity thread with one click and access it from your Library whenever needed. Use Collections to group threads by project or topic for faster retrieval. Pro users can also export saved threads as PDF or Markdown files for offline reference or sharing with colleagues.