BitComet - Free Download (2026)

Name: BitComet
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Author: CometNetwork

BitComet - BitTorrent Client

BitComet is a BitTorrent client for Windows that also works as an HTTP and FTP download manager. It has been around since 2003, made by Comet Network. Free for personal use. The main thing that sets it apart from other torrent clients is the combined torrent + direct download support in one program, and a video preview feature that lets you watch files before they finish downloading.

What it does

For torrents, it works like any other client: open a .torrent file or paste a magnet link and it downloads. You can select which files to grab, set priorities, and schedule downloads. DHT and peer exchange (PEX) work without a tracker. The HTTP/FTP downloader means you can use BitComet for regular file downloads too, with resume support and multi-threaded downloading.

The video preview feature downloads the beginning and end of a video file first, so you can start watching before the full download completes. Long-Term Seeding keeps files available even after the original seeders disappear.

Advantages

Combined torrent client and HTTP/FTP download manager
Video preview before download completes
Long-term seeding for rare torrents
Free with no ads

Drawbacks

Banned from most private trackers due to a 2005 DHT abuse incident
Windows only
Development is slow compared to qBittorrent
qBittorrent is open source, cross-platform, and more actively maintained

Who it is for

BitComet works as a straightforward torrent client if you also want HTTP/FTP downloading in the same program. If you use private trackers, BitComet is likely banned there - use qBittorrent or Deluge instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BitComet free?

Yes, BitComet is free for personal use. There are no ads and no paid version.

Is BitComet safe?

BitComet itself is safe. In 2005, it had a controversy for ignoring the private flag on torrent trackers, which got it banned from most private trackers. The issue was fixed, but the bans remain on many sites.

Why is BitComet banned on private trackers?

In 2005, BitComet version 0.60 ignored the private flag on trackers and used DHT even when trackers disabled it. This allowed users to bypass ratio requirements. The bug was fixed in v0.61, but many private trackers still ban BitComet.

What is the difference between BitComet and qBittorrent?

qBittorrent is open source, cross-platform, and more actively developed. BitComet adds HTTP/FTP downloading and video preview. For most users, qBittorrent is the better choice unless you need the HTTP/FTP features.

Can BitComet download regular files (not torrents)?

Yes. BitComet includes an HTTP and FTP download manager. Paste a direct download URL and it handles it with resume support and multi-threaded downloading.

Features & How-To Guide

#	Feature	How to use
1	Torrent download 2	File › Open Torrent or paste a magnet link. Standard BitTorrent download.
2	Selective torrent download 2	When adding a torrent, uncheck the files you do not want. Or use the Files tab › Right-click › Priority.
3	Download queue 2	Right-click a task › Priority › High/Normal/Low. Or Tools › Queue Settings.
4	DHT and peer exchange (PEX)	Enabled by default. Lets you find peers without a tracker. Settings › BitTorrent › DHT.
5	Download via HTTP/FTP	File › New Download Task › Paste a URL. BitComet also works as a download manager.
6	Preview during download	Right-click a torrent › Preview. Downloads the beginning and end of the file first to allow playback.
7	Download scheduling 10	Tools › Scheduler › Set active download hours and speed limits.
8	Long-term seeding	Settings › BitTorrent › Long-Term Seeding. Keeps content available even after the original seed disappears.
9	URL and malicious site filtering 2	Tools › IP Filter › Add IP ranges to block.
10	Torrent creation 2	File › Create Torrent › Select files, add a tracker URL, set the piece size › Create.