Perplexity Pro gives you access to advanced AI models and unlimited file uploads, but it also comes with a daily usage quota for certain features. Many Pro users do not know exactly how many searches or queries they have left in a day. This article explains where to find your daily quota counter, how to interpret the numbers, and what actions count toward the limit. By the end, you will know exactly how to check your remaining usage without guessing.
Key Takeaways: Track Your Daily Perplexity Pro Quota
- Settings > Subscription > Usage: Shows your current daily query count and remaining quota.
- Pro search toggle: Quota applies only when Pro search is enabled for a query.
- Reset time: The daily quota resets at midnight UTC, regardless of your local time zone.
How Perplexity Pro Daily Quota Works
Perplexity Pro subscriptions include a daily limit on the number of Pro searches you can perform. A Pro search uses advanced AI models like GPT-4 or Claude 3.5 and can access real-time web data. Standard searches using the basic model do not count toward this quota.
The default daily quota for Perplexity Pro is 300 Pro searches per day. This number applies to all Pro plans, including the Pro monthly and Pro annual subscriptions. The quota resets every day at midnight Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
You can see your remaining quota at any time from your account settings. The counter updates in real time after each Pro search. If you share your account with other users, all Pro searches from all devices count toward the same daily limit.
What Counts as a Pro Search
A Pro search is any query made while the Pro search toggle is turned on. The toggle is visible in the search bar on the Perplexity web app and mobile apps. When you enable the toggle, Perplexity uses a more powerful model and can retrieve up-to-date web results. Actions that do not count as Pro searches include browsing your history, reading saved collections, editing spaces, and viewing shared links.
Steps to Check Your Daily Usage Quota
- Open Perplexity Settings
Go to the Perplexity website or open the mobile app. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner of the page. Select Settings from the dropdown menu. - Navigate to Subscription
In the left sidebar, click Subscription. This section shows your current plan name, renewal date, and payment method. - View Usage Information
Scroll down to the Usage section. You will see two numbers: Pro searches used today and Pro searches remaining today. The counter updates after each Pro search you make. - Check the Reset Time
Below the usage numbers, Perplexity displays the next reset time. This time is always shown in UTC. Convert it to your local time if needed.
Check Usage on Mobile
- Open the Perplexity app
Launch the Perplexity app on your iOS or Android device. - Tap your profile icon
Tap the profile icon in the top-left corner of the screen. - Select Settings
From the menu, tap Settings. - Tap Subscription
Scroll down and tap Subscription. The usage numbers appear at the top of the screen.
If the Usage Counter Does Not Show
“Usage” Section Is Missing Entirely
If you do not see a Usage section under Subscription, you are likely on a free plan. The usage counter only appears for Pro subscribers. Verify your subscription status by checking the plan name at the top of the Subscription page. If it says “Free” or “Perplexity Free,” upgrade to Pro to access the quota tracker.
Numbers Do Not Update After a Search
The usage counter refreshes after each Pro search, but there can be a short delay of up to 30 seconds. If the number does not change, refresh the page or close and reopen the app. If the number remains stuck, log out of your account and log back in. This forces the app to fetch the latest usage data from the server.
Quota Resets at the Wrong Time
The daily quota resets at midnight UTC. If your local time zone is ahead of UTC, the reset may happen in the evening or afternoon of your current day. For example, if you are in New York (UTC-5), the quota resets at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. If you are in Tokyo (UTC+9), the quota resets at 9:00 AM the next day. Check your local UTC offset to understand when your quota resets.
| Item | Free Plan | Pro Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pro search limit | 0 | 300 |
| Quota tracker visible | No | Yes, in Subscription settings |
| Reset time | N/A | Midnight UTC |
| Model used for Pro search | N/A | GPT-4, Claude 3.5, or similar |
| Standard search limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Now you can track your daily Perplexity Pro usage quota without any confusion. Open your Settings and check the Usage section to see how many Pro searches you have left today. If you often hit the limit, consider scheduling heavy research sessions early in the day after the quota resets. For power users, the Pro Annual plan offers the same 300 daily searches at a lower monthly cost compared to the monthly plan.