What is the default search engine in Comet and why does it matter?
Your default search engine in Comet powers all web searches you make from the address bar, as well as the AI-driven features that help you ask context-based questions and get smart suggestions.
By default, Comet uses Perplexity AI’s search — this enables the full suite of Comet’s agentic actions, AI-powered searches, recommendations, and quick answers.
What happens if I change the default search engine?
If you choose a different search provider, you will lose most of Comet’s advanced AI and context-aware features in the address bar.
Important:
You do not lose context-based question answering or agentic features elsewhere in Comet — these are still available through other entry points, such as the main search interface or sidebar.
The change only affects the address bar experience. All other Comet and Perplexity features remain available through their standard locations.
How can I change my default search engine in Comet?
You can easily switch your search engine any time by following these steps:
Open Comet.
Click the three dots (- - -) in the upper-right corner, or press
Command+,(on Mac) to quickly open Settings.Go to Settings.
Select Search engine from the main settings page.
Choose your preferred search engine from the list.
Note: If you don’t see Perplexity AI selected, switching away will limit Comet’s unique AI features.
Can I restore Perplexity AI as my default search engine later?
Yes, you can switch back at any time by revisiting the settings and selecting Perplexity AI as your default provider to re-enable all of Comet’s agentic AI features.