No new tab, no copy-paste dance — it reads the page you're on and answers about it. The value isn't raw capability, it's that it's already there when the question shows up.
It sees the page you're on. Be deliberate about turning it off around anything confidential.
| What you get free | Free with a Google account inside Chrome; no separate subscription for the basic assistant |
| Where the limit sits | The strongest models and deeper features are reserved for paid Google AI plans |
| Pricing type | Free tier |
| Last checked | 2026-07-30 · no source on file yet |
| Platforms | web, windows, mac |
| Category | Chat & assistants · Productivity |
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