When it’s hot outside, ChatGPT is more popular than ice cream. But it’s hard to make the most of it. It’s now simpler than ever to extract meaningful information from ChatGPT-4 thanks to the recent addition of plugins by OpenAI to the service’s premium tier, ChatGPT Plus.
Plugins for the ChatGPT AI chatbot expand its capabilities. The Expedia and Kayak plugins, for instance, may respond to enquiries about travel in real-time. These add-ons are available in the ChatGPT plugins section.
Although some of these were developed by OpenAI, the great majority were produced by other developers. All ChatGPT plugins can only be used with GPT-4; they are not compatible with the free ChatGPT-3.5 system. There are 263 plugins currently, and more are being uploaded every day.
These plugins provide numerous services. They can offer financial advise, help you make restaurant bookings, improve your ChatGPT prompt writing, and send you links to astrology forecasts powered by AI when it’s appropriate. At this time, all plugins are available for free use. That’s going to alter.
Nevertheless, keep in mind that ChatGPT plugins and extensions are different. It is simpler to utilize any ChatGPT version with the Chrome web browser thanks to the ChatGPT Chrome extensions, like WebChatGPT and Compose AI.
The chatbot’s search functionality is expanded with plugins, which also allow it to connect to outside services. The Chrome Web Store is the only place where extensions, like all other Chrome extensions, can be added. Plugins pose more of a challenge. Here’s how you find and install them.
How to install plugins for ChatGPT-4
You will require a computer, an internet connection, and a ChatGPT Plus account.
Register with ChatGPT Plus
You must become a ChatGPT Plus member in order to use the new features. Log into your ChatGPT account and select Upgrade to Plus from the bottom left menu to get started. Enter your payment details to make a $20 monthly recurring payment. You have immediate access to your new features after making your first payment.
Go to Settings
Beta features are by default disabled. Click the three dots in the bottom left corner of your username and choose Settings to enable them.
Make Beta features active
In the Settings menu, select the Beta features tab. To allow access to ChatGPT’s Browse with Bing and plugin functionality, click the slider buttons next to those options.
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To use the new features of ChatGPT, leave the Settings window.
Tips for using ChatGPT Use Bing to search
ChatGPT plugins and ChatGPT Bing browsing are two distinct functions. However, I must also emphasize how helpful the Browse with Bing tool is.
It carries out its promise exactly. In ChatGPT, you have access to current information rather than being restricted to data from September 2021 and before. The impact of this is significant. Follow these instructions to use the Browse with Bing function.
- Choose an AI model and feature.
Launch a new conversation in ChatGPT. You can choose to utilize GPT-3.5 or the more sophisticated GPT-4 model in the top middle of the screen. The browsing beta option will become visible when you hover over the GPT-4 button. To choose it, simply click.
- Write your prompt
As usual, use ChatGPT. When you have a question or query that calls for current information or data, the Browse with Bing tool is best. For instance, inquire about the most recent information on a certain subject, such as the performance of a company’s stock or a recent game’s score.
- Examine the outcomes
ChatGPT performs the browsing for you in the background while offering accurate, useful, timely, and cited information.
To access the webpage where ChatGPT found its information, click on each citation number.
How to use ChatGPT plugins
Follow these instructions to begin using these third-party plugins.
- Choose your AI model and feature
Hover your cursor over the GPT-4 option at the top of a new chat window. Select “plugins” from the menu.
- Visit the plugin store
Select GPT-4 from the drop-down menu by clicking the arrow. The plugin store link will show as a button. Here is a list of ChatGPT plugins that you can browse.
Click the green Install button next to the one you wish to try if you find it. After installation, you may always access it from the same menu.
- Look into the plugins
To choose which plugins are best for your needs, browse and test them all. It only takes a few clicks to quickly delete something if you don’t like it. Daily plugin additions are made, so visit the plugin store frequently.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are ChatGPT-4 plugins’ limitations?
The number of ChatGPT plugins is limited (due to GPT-4)
You can only have three plugins running at once in ChatGPT, and OpenAI limitations the amount of times you can use a plugin by capping the number of GPT-4 queries you can make.
Using ChatGPT-4 plugins
You can simply decide to utilize the model with them activated after they are installed. All there is to it is that. You don’t need to worry about the technical specifics because the ChatGPT application programming interfaces (API)s are being used behind the scenes. Just jot down your prompt and leave.
You can utilize ChatGPT Plus to its fullest extent by following the instructions provided in this guide. Keep in mind that it is your responsibility to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, just like with any tool. Even ChatGPT-4 and its plugins, which are among the most sophisticated, can make blunders. Good luck and enjoy your exploration!
