Perplexity begins Comet rollout for Max users with invite-only access to follow

Comet browser got released to Max users, while the invites feature is expected to arrive later in the coming weeks. Additionally, Comet got new homepage widgets and new Voice mode skills.

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Perplexity has officially released its Comet browser to Max subscribers, introducing a staged rollout approach designed to manage demand and platform stability. The announcement highlighted that, following the completion of the Max subscriber phase, access will gradually extend to non-Max users via a waitlist and invite-only system, responding to rapid waitlist growth. This approach suggests that, in the coming weeks, a broader audience will start receiving invitations, although at present, invites are not yet circulating and Perplexity is closely tracking system load from the initial group before scaling further.

The current Comet browser release brings several new features specifically tailored to early users. A revamped Home tab allows for personalized widgets such as:

  1. A clock
  2. Top article from Discover
  3. Weather
  4. Stock price
  5. Most visited sites
  6. Zen widget and more!

Users can choose which modules appear. Among these, the Zen widget stands out, offering a dedicated page with calming cosmic music and a space-themed visual, catering to users looking for brief moments of relaxation during their browsing sessions.

Another notable addition is the new voice mode button, now located at the top right of the interface, offering a shortcut to activate hands-free controls. Voice mode itself has seen meaningful upgrades: it can now switch tabs and access browser history, laying groundwork for voice-driven browsing assistance.

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However, this mode still lacks the ability to read webpage context or execute actions as the text-based assistant does, leaving some functionality to be desired. These features are likely to arrive in future updates and could play a significant role in making Comet more appealing to both casual and power users.

Perplexity’s product strategy with Comet aligns with the company’s broader focus on tightly integrated AI-driven workflows, emphasizing natural language interfaces and productivity-boosting widgets. The staged invite rollout also reflects a cautious, infrastructure-first approach as Perplexity gauges real-world usage and scales accordingly. This will be particularly relevant to users who prioritize early access to new AI-powered browsing features, but others will need to wait for their invite as capacity expands.