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Opera

Name: Opera
Author: Opera

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What Opera is

Opera is a free web browser with built-in tools for browsing, communication, and AI assistance. It is available for 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 accessible in the sidebar, and Opera says its AI tools do not require sign-up. The browser's ad blocker can block ads and cryptocurrency-mining scripts. Its free VPN has no data cap and offers three general locations. A separate VPN Pro option protects up to six devices and lists 48 locations and more than 3,000 servers. Paid VPN Pro plans are $4 a year, $5 a month, or $8 a month, with the listed billing terms differing by plan. The sidebar also includes messaging services and a music player. Opera was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Who it suits

Opera suits people seeking a browser across devices with extension support, cross-device sync, tab grouping, and built-in communication or AI tools. Its free VPN and separate VPN Pro plans may also interest users seeking browser-based VPN options.

What it does well

Available across mobile, desktop, and web platforms.
Includes cross-device sync and extension support.
Free VPN has no data cap.
AI tools include PDF summaries and image generation.
Ad blocker can block cryptocurrency-mining scripts.

What to know first

Free VPN offers three general locations.
VPN Pro is a separate paid option.
Paid VPN Pro plans have distinct billing terms.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Opera browser	Free · Browser features include free VPN, ad blocker, Flow, and Opera AI	Free
VPN Pro — one year	$48 every year ($4 per month) · Protects up to 6 devices · 48 locations · 3,000+ servers	$48 a year
VPN Pro — six months	$30 every six months ($5 per month) · Protects up to 6 devices · 48 locations · 3,000+ servers	$5 a month
VPN Pro — one month	$8 monthly · Protects up to 6 devices · 48 locations · 3,000+ servers	$8 a month

As opera.com lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the Opera website.
Choose the browser for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows or web.
Install or open Opera on your chosen platform.
Use the free browser plan, which includes the ad blocker, free VPN, Flow and Opera AI.
Choose a VPN Pro term if you want VPN protection for up to six devices.

Verdict

Opera combines a free browser with tab organization, sidebar services, AI tools, ad blocking, and a free VPN. VPN Pro is optional and has separate paid plans.

Questions

Is Opera free?

Yes. The Opera browser plan is free, and includes the free VPN, ad blocker, Flow and Opera AI.

Which platforms does Opera support?

Opera lists Android, extension, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows.

Does Opera include a VPN?

The browser includes a free VPN with no data cap and three general locations. VPN Pro is a separate paid option that protects up to six devices.

How much does VPN Pro cost?

The one-year plan is $4 a year, billed at $48 every year ($4 per month). The six-month plan is $5 a month, billed at $30 every six months, and the one-month plan is $8 a month.

Do I need to sign up to use Opera AI?

Opera says its AI tools can be used without signing up.

Who makes Opera?

Opera is made by Opera, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Facts from Opera's own pages

Ad blocking: Opera’s built-in ad blocker can block ads and cryptocurrency-mining scripts. · help.opera.com, 2 Oct 2026
AI features: Opera AI can use open-tab context, generate images, summarize PDFs, and translate or summarize YouTube videos. · opera.com, 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, 2 Oct 2026
Browser engine: chromium · opera.com, 21 Sept 2026
Built-in ad blocking: Yes · opera.com, 21 Sept 2026
Cross-device sync: Yes · opera.com, 21 Sept 2026
Extension support: both · opera.com, 21 Sept 2026
Founded: 1995 · opera.com, 23 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · opera.com, 21 Sept 2026
Free VPN: Opera’s free VPN is built into the browser, has no data cap, and offers three general locations. · opera.com, 2 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Oslo, Norway · opera.com, 23 Sept 2026
Intended audience: Opera describes its browsers as products for people seeking a fast, customizable browsing experience across devices. · opera.com, 2 Oct 2026
Messaging integrations: Opera lists WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, Messenger, and Telegram among the messengers available in its sidebar. · opera.com, 2 Oct 2026
Music integrations: Opera’s sidebar Music Player supports services including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Deezer. · help.opera.com, 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, 2 Oct 2026
Platforms: Opera offers downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and Chromebook. · opera.com, 2 Oct 2026
Privacy controls: Opera lets users clear browsing data on exit, including history, cookies, passwords, and autofill data. · help.opera.com, 2 Oct 2026
Product: Opera is a web browser with built-in tools for browsing, communication, and AI assistance. · opera.com, 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, 2 Oct 2026
Tab organization: Tab Islands group related tabs so users can collapse or expand them. · opera.com, 2 Oct 2026