Perplexity
AI tool transforming search experiences by providing accurate answers through a conversational interface, considering context and user preferences.
The program enables eligible college and university students to earn up to $20 per valid referral by promoting Perplexity and the Comet browser. Activations require download, login, and query submission. Participants act as independent promoters; notable partners among publishers also benefit from a separate Publishers’ Program with API access and analytics.
Overview


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Commission & Conversion Tracking
How Perplexity calculates commissions and tracks conversions.
- Commission plans
- Earn $20.0 one-time commission on referred purchases. Payment is made once per successful referral.
$20 One-Time Referral Bonus
Up to $20 per lead/referral.
One-time
$20
Fixed
Tracking
Attribution model | Last-click, via personalized Dub referral link |
Tracking method | Referral links, device/browser/account identifiers; tracked through Dub dashboard |
Promotional Tools and Resources
Materials and resources provided to support your promotion efforts
BANNERS | Yes |
TEXT LINKS | Yes |
SUPPORTS DEEP LINKING | Yes |
- More info about marketing materials
- Asset kit (banners, sample copy, event resources for campus promoters); not explicitly catalogued
Program Rules, Approval and Restrictions
Guidelines and limitations you need to follow when promoting Perplexity
SOCIAL MEDIA ALLOWED | Yes |
EMAIL MARKETING ALLOWED | Yes |
PPC ALLOWED | No |
Trademark Bidding | No |
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS | Only eligible students in US, India, South Korea, Japan, Canada, UK, Singapore; not allowed outside those regions |
COUPON SITE ALLOWED | No |
- Approval process
- Manual approval that usually takes 1-5 days. No website required — Full-time enrolled student, current Perplexity user, ability to communicate in English; documentation or proof of status may be required
- Other restrictions
- Original, honest, event-based or tutorial content only. No deceptive, coupon, or spam practices. Must promote to eligible student audiences and use official creative only.
Payouts and Payment Methods
How earnings are paid out and which methods are supported
Payment frequency | Unknown |
Payout currency | USD |
Minimum threshold | $0 |
- More payout info
- Paid per valid referral when referred user downloads Comet, logs in, and submits a query; Perplexity reserves right to reevaluate participation for poor quality referrals
Payout methods
Cash payout
Perplexity overview
- Company
- Pricing model
- Subscription / Freemium
- App types
SUPPORTED PLATFORMS
Web
Online
Desktop
Mac, Windows
Mobile
Android, iPhone
Tablet
Android Tablet, iPad