Opera 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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User Reviews

Overview

Opera

4.6

(211)

Pricing

Pricing available upon request

About Opera

Secure online privacy and reduce trackers with Opera's secure web browser. Opera's free, unlimited VPN allows users to browse privately with a virtual IP address that helps users hide their location. Opera's built-in ad blocker allows users to load pages faster by automatically block annoying ads and cryptocurrency mining processes.

Opera also allows users to chat and browse at the same time with a messaging sidebar that fully integrates with third-party messages such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messanger, Telegram, and more.

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Opera Pricing and Plans

Starting price: Pricing available upon request

Free Trial

Free Version

Opera Features

Popular features found in Browser
Ad Blocker
App Management
Customizable User Interface
Dark Mode
Developer Tools
Extension Management
Private Browsing
Tracker Blocking
More features of Opera
Address Bar
Bookmark Management
Messaging
Search Engine
Search History
Tab Management
VPN

Opera User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6

Ratings Breakdown

64%

28%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.6

Value for money

4.7

Customer support

4.4

Functionality

4.6

Nazım S.

Verified reviewer

Real Estate

201-500 employees

Used daily for free trial

Review source

Reviewed January 2026

amazing Opera Browser

I think Opera hasn't yet received the recognition it deserves. I believe it deserves more, and to achieve that, it needs to reach a wider audience. It deserves it.

Ratings Breakdown

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Value for money

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Pros:

It blocks all ads. I've made it my default browser. I'm using an iPhone 16 Pro. Even so, I prefer Opera over Safari.

Cons:

It can be slow sometimes, but I don't mind because it closes the ads, and that's very satisfying for me. Thank you.

Parker W.

Verified reviewer

Education Management

201-500 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed March 2025

Best Browser Ever!!

My overall experience has been extremely good. I feel like I am browsing the internet again for the very first time. No idea why I stuck with Google Chrome for so long. Opera is the best browser that's ever been created. New PCs should include this browser out of the box.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

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Pros:

I will just start by saying this. If you are using any other web browser, you are not using the full potential of your computer. I was recommended Opera by a friend of mine. I was completely blown away by all the features available to the user. One of my favorite features is the built-in VPN. This lets you keep all your data safe from your IP provider. Another important feature is the integrated ad-blocker. You no longer have to worry about random popups. If you use different social media apps, Opera has a built-in messenger that integrates apps like Whatsapp, Facebook, Telegram, and Discord. You no longer have to have multiple browsers opened. If you are a gamer, Opera is a must. Unlike other web browsers, Opera lets you customize the amount of RAM being used while online. You can set limits so your computer components are being used more for the game you are playing. I never noticed how much RAM my browser was using until I customized the settings with Opera.

Cons:

The only con I have come across is the lack of browser extensions like the ones Google Chrome offers. The built-in VPN is great but lacks features that the main VPN providers offer.

Reasons for switching to Opera

I was recommended Opera by a friend at work. It offers so much more.

atul m.

Verified reviewer

Automotive

5001-10000 employees

Used monthly for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed April 2025

customizable interface makes multitasking seamless

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

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Pros:

Opera offers a fast, lightweight browsing experience with a built-in VPN and ad blocker for enhanced privacy. Its customizable interface and sidebar tools make multitasking seamless.

Cons:

Some websites don’t render properly on Opera compared to other browsers, leading to compatibility issues. Additionally, occasional crashes or slowdowns can occur with heavy tab usage.

Fred P.

Verified reviewer

Marketing and Advertising

Self-Employed

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2025

Opera broser review. On late 2025.

Browsing through the web is a great and easy task using Opera, especially on websites that I have never been to before.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

This browser always surprises me. They have their gaming profile or start page, and it's amazing, in a way I commonly see it as the "sniper rifle version" of browsers, fast and secure, good accuracy, and the customization layer is one of it's strongest suits.

Cons:

That certain options during the initial setup are a bit invasive, if you don't check them carefully, on next startup, on te next session, the browser runs automatically, it opens by itself, other than that it's a great browser.

Reasons for switching to Opera

This browser is alright, but I felt it was a bit heavy for the pc where I was running it. It felt like a Chrome browser but with a lot of pending updates. (I know it's Chrome-based)

Tommaso C.

Verified reviewer

Design

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed September 2024

The browser to go for and effective net experience management

A complete, fast, reliable, easy to use, and UI innovative browser.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

A robust, reliable and complete browser that does what you need. Workspaces and Tabs groups are the best invention in browsers after tabs.

Cons:

Synchronisation between desktop and mobile devices is ineffective

Reasons for choosing Opera

Opera has implemented a VPN, but Duck Duck Go has an easier management of tracking and history. The two together offer consistent option for privacy.

Reasons for switching to Opera

Loved Firefox, but looking for a faster solution with better UI. Opera was the solution

Clay H.

Verified reviewer

Mining & Metals

Self-Employed

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed September 2025

Great browser

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

I like the user interface and snappy fast operating speed while using different functions of the opera browser.

Cons:

There is nothing about opera that i dont like. Its an amazing, efficient web browser. I suggest it to anyone.

Verified

Reviewer

Hospitality

2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed July 2025

A Feature-Packed Choice

Opera’s sleek UI, ad blocker, and social/media integrations shine make it great and the privacy policy’s data sharing for ads is a letdown. Great for features but there are other browsers out there that can compete

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

Opera’s slick interface, built-in VPN, ad blocker, and social/media integrations make browsing a breeze and super convenient. Not sold on the Ai they integrate

Cons:

Complex settings can overwhelm new users, and the privacy policy allows data sharing for targeted ads. Even though the VPN is free which is good it is very slow.

Daniel P.

Verified reviewer

Marketing and Advertising

2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed July 2025

Great Program Easy to Use

Overall, my experience is very positive. After using the program for a few times I switched over to it right away.

Ratings Breakdown

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Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The speed that it brings up websites. I also appreciate the way it makes it easy to delete cookies and administer the program.

Cons:

Sometimes it doesn't integrate well with other websites and pop ups. It's not the common so it's very functional.

Frankie S.

Verified reviewer

Computer & Network Security

2-10 employees

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed August 2025

My go to backup browser

Overall, its been a faithful backup browser and I typically will recommend it to people who need to complete paperwork online because their primary browser won't let them.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Opera has been my backup browser for years! Back when I had. Virgin Mobile phone, it was the only browser I could use to check emails or successfully use a search engine on. Being a free app, its is a great value for money and intuitive to use making the learning curve easy. I love that there are no ads and I can manage tabs easily. I've never needed customer supportbut I imagine it great with how well the app runs.

Cons:

It works great every time I use it and is only my backup because other web browsers are more integrated with my devices.

Trevor H.

Verified reviewer

Hospital & Health Care

51-200 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2025

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