Perplexity introduced Comet, a web browser, in July 2025. The browser integrates Perplexity’s search and answer capabilities directly into your browsing experience through a sidebar that activates when needed.
Comet works alongside your regular web activities. Whether you’re reading articles, writing emails, or comparing flight prices, you can ask questions or request help without switching between different apps or tabs. The browser aims to support your natural workflow rather than interrupt it.
The browser includes several practical features: you can highlight text to get instant explanations, organize or summarize open tabs, and get assistance with tasks like email drafting. These tools are designed to activate when you want them, staying out of the way otherwise.
Rather than focusing on cutting-edge AI capabilities, Comet emphasizes fitting into how people already use the internet. The goal appears to be making web browsing feel more intuitive by having helpful tools readily available when curiosity strikes or when you need a quick assist with routine tasks.
