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Opera
Opera · Oslo, Norway · founded 1995
What it is
Opera is a free web browser with built-in tools for browsing, communication, and AI assistance. It is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, with extension support and cross-device sync. Tab Islands group related tabs so users can collapse or expand them. Opera AI can use open-tab context, generate images, summarize PDFs, and translate or summarize YouTube videos. ChatGPT and Gemini are available from the sidebar, and Opera says its AI tools can be used without signing up. The browser includes an ad blocker and a free VPN with no data cap and three general locations. Its sidebar lists messengers including WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, Messenger, and Telegram; its Music Player supports services including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Deezer. Users can set browsing data—including history, cookies, passwords, and autofill data—to clear on exit. VPN Pro is a separate paid option that protects up to six devices and lists 48 locations and more than 3,000 servers. Its one-year plan is $4 a year, billed $48 every year; the six-month plan is $5 a month, billed $30 every six months; the one-month plan is $8 a month. Opera is based in Oslo, Norway, and was founded in 1995.
For and against
For
- Free browser with extension support and cross-device sync.
- Built-in ad blocker and free VPN.
- Tab Islands group related tabs.
- AI tools can be used without signing up.
Against
- VPN Pro is a separate paid option.
- Free VPN offers three general locations.
- VPN Pro plans renew on their listed billing terms.
The verdict
Opera combines browser organization, AI tools, sidebar integrations, ad blocking, and a free VPN. VPN Pro adds device-wide protection for a separate charge, so compare its billing options with your needs.
Who it suits
Opera may suit people seeking a customizable browser across devices, with sidebar communication and music services. Its built-in AI tools, ad blocker, and free VPN may also be useful to people who want those features in a browser.
Plans and prices
Opera browser
Browser features include free VPN, ad blocker, Flow, and Opera AI
Read 2 Oct 2026 · opera.com
VPN Pro — six months
Protects up to 6 devices · 48 locations · 3,000+ servers
Read 2 Oct 2026 · opera.com
VPN Pro — one month
Protects up to 6 devices · 48 locations · 3,000+ servers
Read 2 Oct 2026 · opera.com
VPN Pro — one year
Protects up to 6 devices · 48 locations · 3,000+ servers
Read 2 Oct 2026 · opera.com
On the record
- Ad blocking
- Opera’s built-in ad blocker can block ads and cryptocurrency-mining scripts.help.opera.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- AI features
- Opera AI can use open-tab context, generate images, summarize PDFs, and translate or summarize YouTube videos.opera.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- AI integrations
- ChatGPT and Gemini are accessible from Opera’s sidebar, and Opera says its AI tools can be used without signing up.opera.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Browser engine
- chromiumopera.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yesopera.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yesopera.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Extension support
- bothopera.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Free VPN
- Opera’s free VPN is built into the browser, has no data cap, and offers three general locations.opera.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- Opera describes its browsers as products for people seeking a fast, customizable browsing experience across devices.opera.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Messaging integrations
- Opera lists WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, Messenger, and Telegram among the messengers available in its sidebar.opera.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Music integrations
- Opera’s sidebar Music Player supports services including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Deezer.help.opera.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Paid VPN
- VPN Pro protects an entire device, supports up to six devices, and lists 48 locations and 3,000+ servers.opera.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy controls
- Opera lets users clear browsing data on exit, including history, cookies, passwords, and autofill data.help.opera.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- Opera is a web browser with built-in tools for browsing, communication, and AI assistance.opera.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- Opera directs users to its Help Center, community forums, and bug report wizard for assistance and issue reports.help.opera.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Tab organization
- Tab Islands group related tabs so users can collapse or expand them.opera.com · read 2 Oct 2026
