Perplexity Acquires SideKick Browser July 2025

HostCheetah · July 27, 2025, 4:43pm

https://www.meetsidekick.com Aquired by https://www.Perplexity.com Comit Browser

Here’s a clear overview of Sidekick Browser its connection to Perplexity in 2025:

Sidekick Browser:

Built on Chromium, Sidekick is designed for productivity, offering a distraction-free, fast (claimed 3x faster than Chrome), privacy-first browsing experience.
Distinct features include:
- A persistent sidebar for quick access to apps and web tools (Gmail, Notion, Slack, etc.)
- Multi-account/session support for apps like Gmail.
- Ad and tracker blocking, anti-fingerprinting, and an optional built-in VPN.
- Memory and tab management using AI to reduce resource use—tabs auto-suspend to boost speed.
- “Focus Mode” to mute notifications and minimize distractions.
- Split-View, workspaces, and a task manager for multi-taskers and teams.
- Chrome extensions are fully compatible, making it a smooth switch for Google Chrome users.
Popular among teams and professionals who juggle multiple workspaces/accounts, with solo workers finding value if they use its full productivity toolset.
Sidekick had a free version with basics, and a $8/month pro plan for full features1 2 3.

Perplexity & Sidekick in 2025:

In May 2025, Perplexity AI acquired Sidekick Browser to incorporate its productivity-focused browser technology with Perplexity’s own AI-first vision4 5.
The result is Comet, an AI-powered web browser by Perplexity, launched in July 2025.
- Comet integrates Perplexity’s AI search, answering questions directly in the browser, and includes a sidebar AI assistant capable of summarizing content, managing tabs, automating workflows, and interacting with apps and emails.
- Like Sidekick, Comet is Chromium-based, privacy-focused, and compatible with Chrome extensions and imported settings; but with deeper AI at its core6 7 8 9.
- Access to Comet is initially for Max subscribers ($200/month), with Sidekick users being offered early/complimentary access due to the integration and Sidekick’s planned shutdown10.

How They Connect:

If you used Sidekick Browser, you can transition to Comet; current Sidekick users may be prompted to join Comet automatically as Sidekick winds down operations.
Comet takes the best of Sidekick’s productivity toolset and adds Perplexity’s AI agent for an all-in-one modern workplace browser.
The vision is a seamless, AI-powered, distraction-free digital workspace, blending Sidekick’s focus tools with Perplexity’s real-time AI answers and automation.

Summary Table:

Feature	Sidekick Browser	Perplexity (Comet)
Platform	Chromium	Chromium
Extensions	Chrome-compatible	Chrome-compatible
Productivity	Sidebar, Workspaces	Sidebar, AI Assistant
Privacy	VPN, ad/tracker block	Privacy options, local AI
AI Integration	Tab mgmt, memory, focus	Deep AI search/assistant
Availability	Free & paid, now closing	Perplexity Max, expanding
Transition Path	To Comet (auto invite)	Direct with subscription

If you want to try Comet, update Sidekick and accept the invitation, or join the waitlist if you aren’t eligible yet. The move signifies a merging of cutting-edge productivity browsers with AI-driven search and automation—ideal for professionals and power users seeking both speed and intelligence in their browser4 6 7 10 8 9.

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