Perplexity launches AI-powered Comet browser in India with Pro-only access

Perplexity has launched its AI-powered Comet browser in India on September 22, 2025, marking the company’s expansion into the competitive browser market. The launch brings AI-enhanced browsing capabilities to Indian users, though availability remains limited to specific platforms and user tiers.

What you should know: The browser is currently available with significant platform restrictions across different user categories.

• Android users can pre-register for Comet on the Google Play Store, though no specific launch date has been announced for actual usage.
• Windows and macOS users with Perplexity Pro subscriptions can already download and use the browser.
• iOS availability has been delayed to a later, unspecified date.
• Free Perplexity users must continue waiting, as access remains exclusive to Pro subscribers.

The big picture: Perplexity, an AI search company, is expanding beyond its core search platform into the browser space with CEO Aravind Srinivas announcing the India launch through his X social media profile.

Why this matters: The smartphone availability represents a significant expansion opportunity for Comet, as mobile browsing dominates internet usage in India’s massive digital market.

What’s next: While Perplexity Pro users in India have had access to Comet for some time, the broader smartphone rollout could substantially increase adoption rates once the Android version becomes fully available for use.