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Overview

Web search is activated only when you select the Web Search button. All models can use web search except Gemini 3 Pro, which has no online access.

Try Web Search Now

Ask questions and get real-time answers from the web. Start free today.

How It Works

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Ask Your Question

Simply ask questions that require current information or real-time data.
2

Select web search button

Select the web search button to activate web search.
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Web search is activated

The AI model retrieves relevant information from the web.
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Get Current Answers

Receive responses based on the latest information available online, with sources when applicable.

Supported Providers

All models can use web search except Gemini 3 Pro, which has no online access.

Use Cases

Ask about current market trends, competitor analysis, or industry news. The model will search for and synthesize the latest information from multiple sources.
Get the most recent documentation, API changes, or software updates for your development needs.
Find recent publications, studies, or academic papers relevant to your research topic.
Check current travel advisories, weather conditions, local events, or updated travel restrictions.

Best Practices

When Web Search Is Used

You need to use web search when you have to ask questions that require current real-time information.

Current Events

Get the latest news, updates, and breaking stories from around the world.

Real-Time Data

Access live stock prices, weather forecasts, sports scores, and other time-sensitive data.

Recent Information

Find information about recent developments, new releases, or updated guidelines.

Fact Checking

Verify current facts, statistics, or claims with the most recent sources available.

Crafting Effective Queries

To get the best results from web search:
  1. Be Specific: Include relevant details like dates, locations, or specific topics
  2. Indicate Recency: Use phrases like “latest,” “current,” or “recent” when appropriate
  3. Ask Directly: Frame questions naturally as you would when searching online
  4. Request Sources: Ask the model to provide sources when you need to verify information

Examples

What are the latest features announced for Python 3.13?