Perplexity Comet Not Working
Quick answer
If Comet's assistant is stuck or the browser won't load pages, test in a private window, disable extensions, check network settings and restart.
Most likely fix: Quick checks
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Quick checks
- Check status.perplexity.ai
- Open an Incognito window and disable extensions
Did this fix it?2. Assistant stuck
- Refresh the page
- Clear cache under Settings > Privacy
- Restart Comet
Did this fix it?3. Network
- Check proxy, firewall, DNS and VPN
- If all sites fail only in Comet, fix network before deleting the profile
Did this fix it?4. Limits
- Weekly agent query limits apply by plan; Max has the highest
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Comet browser won't launch, opens blank, or the assistant sidebar freezes or fails.
Why it happens
- Extension conflicts
- Proxy, firewall or VPN issues
- Corrupted profile or cache
- Agent query limit reached
- Service incident
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