Comet: The New AI Browser That Actually Does the Work | The Neuron

Yes, it’s still a limited release (more on that below). And yes, it runs fine on a PC laptop now – so it’s not just for the Mac crowd anymore. The question is simpler: does it clear the bar of “useful on day one” or is this another over-promised AI toy? Spoiler: I’m typing this from it.

Beta status & availability

Comet launched July 9, 2025, and is currently available to Perplexity’s Plus and Max subscribers, with invite-only access rolling out to the waitlist over the summer. That was Perplexity’s official line. Several outlets and early reviewers also describe the current build as beta/limited. It’s improving quickly but not yet a full public release. 

That said, earlier this week, Perplexity announced that Comet is now rolling out to all US-based Pro subscribers, with global expansion planned weekly until it’s available to all Pro users worldwide. Max subscribers get an exclusive “Max Assistant” mode that’s more reliable and powerful for complex tasks.

First impressions & setup (on Windows 11)

Install felt like Chrome’s: painless, fast, no “link your life” gauntlet before you can click around. Onboarding is short and — hallelujah — shows capability instead of promises. Within minutes I had my tabs, bookmarks, and basic settings in place.

The UI is “familiar in the best way.” It’s Chromium under the hood, so the address bar, tabs, and menus don’t need re-learning. What’s new is the assistant’s presence — always there, never in the way — and a home screen that treats research as a first-class citizen.