About this tag
The perplexity comet tag on WindowsForum.com covers Perplexity's Chromium-based browser for Windows, focusing on its transition to a free product in late 2025. Discussions clarify that the desktop paywall was removed on October 2, 2025, with Android and iPhone versions following, correcting earlier launch-date confusion. The tag highlights the browser's built-in Comet Assistant, which can read selected browser context and, with user approval, take actions on websites. Content emphasizes the distinction between the browser's initial launch and its current capabilities, warning readers about outdated guides that misrepresent the product as a new release. Security and agent-related risks are also noted, making this tag relevant for Windows users evaluating AI-assisted browsing tools.
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    Perplexity Comet Became Free in 2025, but Agent Risks Remain

    Perplexity’s Comet is a free Chromium-based browser on Windows, but the “August 2026 launch” framing attached to it is wrong: Comet’s desktop paywall was removed on October 2, 2025, Android arrived in November 2025, and the iPhone version followed on March 18, 2026. The useful news for Windows...