Soon aPerplexity AI has revised the referral structure for its Comet browser, increasing the referrer payout from $2 to $3 (approx Rs 263) for every successful invite. Now, this move appears to be the result of ChatGPT Atlas launch which is apprantly the main rival of the Comet browser. Talking about the benefits, the incentive for invitees remains unchanged — a one-month free access to Comet Pro with no upfront cost. The update is being positioned as a limited-time promotion, arriving at a moment when interest in OpenAI’s newly announced ChatGPT Atlas browser is gaining traction.
How the updated referral works
Users can share a unique referral link from within Comet. When the invited user signs in and completes their first AI prompt inside Comet, the referrer is credited with $3. In parallel, the invitee automatically receives one month of Comet Pro, unlocking its premium tier without a payment method requirement. The payout is tied to a successful first-question event rather than a simple signup, ensuring active onboarding.
Comet Pro access for invitees
The free trial enables access to priority compute, faster answers and extended query allowances intended for users dealing with research, academic tasks or professional workflows. The free period allows a full hands-on evaluation of paid functionality before a billing decision.
Limited-time window
Perplexity has not disclosed a closing date, but has labelled the payout uplift as a limited-time offer. The framing encourages quicker circulation of referral links to maximise the earning window for existing users while onboarding new accounts.
Market context
The change lands days after the rollout of ChatGPT Atlas, OpenAI’s AI-forward browser. The timing indicates a counter-move geared toward strengthening Comet’s user acquisition funnel at the exact moment category competition is expanding. By pairing cash incentives with zero-risk Pro exposure, Perplexity is attempting to stimulate both growth and stickiness as browser-native AI products enter a more contested phase.
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