Industry watchers assert that Comet could change how information is consumed online and that the Search ecosystem will change for sure along with significant changes in user behavior

AI-powered search engine Perplexity says it's building its own web browser. It'll be called Comet, and it's set to arrive 'soon.'

Perplexity has announced plans for Comet, an AI-powered web browser designed to improve the browsing experience using agentic AI technology. The announcement, m

In a post to X on Monday, February 24, Perplexity announced Comet, describing it as “A Browser for Agentic Search by Perplexity”. Clicking through from that post allows you to sign up to be among the first to use the browser when it becomes available. There’s no word on when that will be just yet

Since its founding in 2022, Perplexity has been known for shaking up the world of online search. With the debut of Comet, the company is aiming to expand its innovation beyond search engines and transform how users interact with the internet.

The company is offering scant details about this browser called Comet, so I asked Perplexity AI for more information.

Natural-language search engine Perplexity will launch a web browser, joining a competitive and crowded space that has for years been dominated by Google. The browser will be called Comet, but we know nothing at all about its features or intended positioning within the browser market at this stage.

Perplexity AI, led by Aravind Srinivas, is set to launch a new browser named Comet, aimed at providing an agentic search experience. While a teaser has been released, details about its features and release date remain unclear amid Google's market dominance.