Perplexity launched Comet, its browser with integrated AI assistants, and makes it available for free to everyone starting October 2, 2025. If you wonder what this changes in your day-to-day, here I explain it without technical jargon or hype. (perplexity.ai)
What Comet is and why it matters
Comet is, in essence, a browser built around curiosity: it integrates an AI assistant that browses with you, answers questions and performs tasks inside each tab. The company says the experience makes asking the default action, and during early access the number of questions per user rose between 6 and 18 times on the first day. That helps explain why demand was so high after the limited launch. (perplexity.ai)
If you’re someone who researches, works with information, or just wants less noise and clearer answers, Comet tries to change the web’s starting point: from hunting links to getting useful answers and actions right away. ()
