Perplexity is rolling out Comet, its agentic web browser, as a beta version, limited to select Apple Silicon Mac users for now. Selected testers received early access this week, with the company encouraging feedback on bugs and features as development continues.
The browser aims to reimagine web browsing through context-aware intelligence. Comet personalises responses based on a user’s browsing history and open tabs, all stored locally, and not used for model training. It also integrates Perplexity’s core search capabilities into a side panel accessible across all websites, enabling users to query, summarise, or explore content without switching tabs.
AIM checked the browser out and observed that it supports importing from Google Chrome, including bookmarks, passwords, and more. While in beta, the browser can take commands from the user through its ‘Comet Assistant’ and close/open, group tabs, close duplicate tabs, check the shopping cart, help find unanswered emails, and more.
While starting the browser, AIM noticed that it begins with the ability to block advertisements and trackers on the web. One can choose to disable that while setting up the browser. The assistant to access Perplexity can be found on any webpage through an ‘Ask’ button in the URL address bar section.
Moreover, Comet doubles down on productivity. The email invite highlights use cases such as analysing inboxes, preparing for interviews, and generating meeting notes—functions intended to “save hours every week”.
While the product is still developing, Perplexity said that it is shipping improvements daily. “We are shipping daily improvements to the product experience and look forward to your feedback,” the email read.
It should be noted that the screenshots of the beta version are subject to change and may not reflect the final look of the Comet browser.
The closed beta is currently limited to macOS, with no word yet on broader availability or Windows support.
