Perplexity, the company behind the AI-powered search tool known for giving straight answers instead of just links, has launched its very own web browser. It’s called Comet, and it’s designed to make your entire internet experience feel like one smooth conversation, not a series of disconnected clicks and searches.
If you subscribe to Perplexity Max — the company’s premium plan costing US$200 per month — you can start using Comet right now. However, if you’re not a subscriber, you’ll need to wait for an invitation, as it’ll gradually open up to more users.
A browser with built-in AI support
Comet is here.
— Perplexity (@perplexity_ai) July 9, 2025
A web browser built for today’s internet.pic.twitter.com/cFPeghl2YM
Comet isn’t just a place to type in search terms. It uses Perplexity’s AI engine as its default search tool, which means instead of getting a long list of websites, you’ll get smart answers pulled from across the web. The browser also features a built-in AI assistant that can help you understand what’s on your screen. You can ask it to explain a page, summarise an article, or even do tasks for you — like book a hotel, send an email, or make an online purchase.
You’ll find the assistant in Comet’s sidebar, and it works a bit like Google’s Gemini assistant in Chrome. But this one goes further by offering actions, not just suggestions.
Comet is currently available for Windows and Mac users, allowing you to transfer your bookmarks, settings, and extensions with just one click. It’s built on Chromium, the same open-source platform that supports Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. That means you’ll find it familiar to use, with compatibility for most popular web tools.
A strategic move in a growing rivalry with Google
Perplexity’s move into the browser market puts it even more directly in competition with Google, which has long dominated the online search and browsing landscape. Earlier this year, Perplexity partnered with Motorola to include its AI assistant on Motorola’s new Razr phones. CEO Aravind Srinivas said in April that this kind of deal wouldn’t have been possible if Google weren’t facing an antitrust trial. “They would have bullied a lot of the OEMs,” Srinivas claimed, referring to original equipment manufacturers.
That same month, he explained why Perplexity decided to make its browser. According to him, launching Comet “might be the best way to build agents” — AI-powered tools that can carry out tasks for you as you browse. The plan is to keep rolling out new features and improvements for Comet in the months ahead.
Perplexity has even shown interest in acquiring Google Chrome, if regulators ever force Google to sell it due to monopoly concerns.
A premium experience — for now
Right now, Comet is an exclusive tool. You can only access it if you’re a paying Perplexity Max subscriber or if you receive an invitation in the near future. That could change as the company gathers feedback and works on improving the browser experience.
If you’re already paying for the top-tier plan, you can start using Comet immediately and see if this AI browser makes your web experience smoother, smarter, and more helpful.
As the browser wars heat up again, Perplexity’s bold step into AI-first browsing may change the way you use the internet.
