Aravind Srinivas says Perplexity’s Comet has ‘a lot more work to do’ after Chrome wins close poll

By Admin

27 Oct, 2025

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas has expressed optimism about the company’s AI-powered browser, Comet, after it came remarkably close to beating Google Chrome in a public poll. Despite Chrome narrowly winning, Srinivas called the result “a great start,” highlighting Comet’s rapid rise in popularity among users.

Narrow margin in browser poll
On October 25, Srinivas conducted an informal poll on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, asking users to choose between Perplexity’s Comet and Google Chrome. The results were nearly tied Chrome secured 50.2% of the votes, while Comet trailed closely with 49.8%. The slim difference underscored Comet’s growing acceptance and the growing curiosity about AI-integrated browsing experiences.

Srinivas calls the results encouraging
Reacting to the poll, Srinivas posted: “Have a lot more work to do to improve @Comet to get way further ahead of Chrome. This is a great start.” His statement reflects both humility and ambition, acknowledging the early success while emphasizing the need for continuous improvement to make Comet a true alternative to Chrome.

Comet’s growing presence in the browser market
Introduced as an AI-first browser, Comet integrates conversational intelligence directly into web navigation. It enables users to perform searches, summarize information, and interact with the web more intuitively   merging browsing with AI assistance. The poll results indicate a shift in user interest toward browsers offering personalized, efficient, and intelligent experiences, signaling that Chrome’s dominance may face fresh challenges in the coming years.

Srinivas on competing with Google’s ecosystem
Earlier, Srinivas commented on the difficulty startups face when competing with Google’s vast ecosystem. Responding to a post showing a smartphone filled with Google apps and the caption “No start-up can ever beat the Google ecosystem,” he admitted that while replicating Google Maps and YouTube may be “nearly impossible,” other Google products are “hard, but still within reach.” His remarks highlight both the technological complexity of Google’s platforms and his belief in the potential for innovation outside them.

MapmyIndia invites Perplexity AI to collaborate
Following Srinivas’s post about Chrome, Indian digital mapping firm MapmyIndia extended an invitation to collaborate, writing on X: “Like we’ve proudly partnered with @Zoho, we’d love to partner with @perplexity_ai too.” The message signals the possibility of strategic collaborations that could strengthen Comet’s features and reinforce its position in the competitive browser landscape.

As Perplexity AI continues to refine Comet, the near-even poll result serves as both validation and motivation   proving that even in a space dominated by tech giants, innovation driven by AI can inspire users to look beyond established norms.