[Bug]: Better Search Params Redirects to Perplexity Front Page

[rugabunda]

Version

2.9.8

Browser

Microsoft Edge Version 144.0.3719.115

Describe the bug

Searching with this syntax results in redirect https://perplexity.ai/#?q=%s&focus=web,social,scholar

It begins searching and typing out results then suddenly prematurely redirects home.

This works fine: https://perplexity.ai/?q=%s

2026-02-08.21-37-30.mp4

Happens on fresh install with default settings and only 'Better Search Params' enabled.

Bug confirmation

• I am not able to reproduce the issue with the extension disabled
• I have re-installed the extension and the issue persists

Steps to reproduce

add as search: https://perplexity.ai/#?q=%s&focus=web,social,scholar
search

Expected behavior

works; but typically does not

Debug Logs

[rugabunda]

video

2026-02-08 21-37-30.zip

[rugabunda]

same issue in brave browser. doesnt happen every time but at least 50%

[pnd280]

I can't reproduce the issue on both browsers, and your recordings are not playable (at least on my machine)

[rugabunda]

I can't reproduce the issue on both browsers, and your recordings are not playable (at least on my machine)

try vlc, mpcbe, mpchc all the common players shoudl work fine with it

download k-lite codec pack if necessary;

Format : HEVC
Format/Info : High Efficiency Video Coding
Format profile : Main@L4@Main
Codec ID : hev1