Perplexity and Comet Browser Back Online After AWS Outage, Confirms CEO Aravind Srinivas
Perplexity experienced an unexpected outage today due to an Amazon Web Services (AWS) issue, disrupting access for many users. The AWS downtime also affected other platforms. CEO Aravind Srinivas confirmed that services have been restored, stating that Perplexity and Comet have been stable for the past two hours.
Perplexity was hit by an unexpected outage today due to an Amazon Web Services (AWS) issue. It affected access to the AI platform for many users. The team had earlier confirmed they were working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. The AWS-related disruption had also impacted other platforms and caused widespread inconvenience. Perplexity users had reported difficulties in accessing the service during the downtime. CEO Aravind Srinivas shared that services have now been restored. He said, “Perplexity and Comet are back up running and stable for the last two hours. Thanks for waiting.” AWS Down: Amazon Web Services Global Outage Disrupts AI Platforms, E-Commerce Sites, Websites and Online Games.
Perplexity and Comet Are Back After AWS Outage
Perplexity and Comet are back up running and stable for the last two hours. Thanks for waiting!
— Aravind Srinivas (@AravSrinivas) October 20, 2025
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