Perplexity Hits 780M Queries: CEO Reveals Growth

AI Search Engine Shows Explosive Growth

Perplexity’s CEO Aravind Srinivas revealed staggering numbers during the Bloomberg Tech Summit, announcing the AI-powered search platform processed 780 million queries in May alone. The company is experiencing consistent 20% month-over-month growth, putting it on track to potentially handle one billion weekly queries within a year.

From Humble Beginnings to Industry Disruptor

“In 2022, we processed just 3,000 queries on our first day,” Srinivas recalled. “Now we’re handling 30 million daily searches – that’s unprecedented growth in the AI search space.”

The Comet Browser Advantage

Much of Perplexity’s future growth strategy centers around its upcoming Comet browser. Unlike traditional browsers, Comet aims to:

Rethinking Internet Interaction

“We’re not building another browser,” Srinivas emphasized. “Comet is a cognitive operating system designed to fundamentally change how people experience the internet.” The browser will leverage AI to:

Monetization and Future Plans

While Comet promises enhanced functionality, it also opens new revenue streams. By tracking user activity across the web (similar to Google’s early strategy), Perplexity plans to offer:

The company hasn’t announced an official launch date for Comet, but indications suggest it could arrive within weeks. With Perplexity’s current trajectory and ambitious browser project, the AI search landscape may soon see a significant challenger to established players.