Opera

by Opera · Web browsers

FreeWindowsMacLinux

Chromium browser with a sidebar for messengers and a free browser VPN.

Official download from opera.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens opera.com, Opera's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Opera?

Opera adds a sidebar for messaging apps, a free built-in browser VPN (a proxy for browser traffic only) and an ad blocker on top of Chromium.

Key features

  • Sidebar for WhatsApp, Telegram and more
  • Free browser VPN (browser traffic only)
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Workspaces to group tabs

Best for

  • Chatting while browsing
  • Light privacy on public Wi-Fi
  • Chrome extension users who want extras

Install

How to install Opera

  1. 1Open the official Opera download page on opera.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Opera.Opera -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask opera

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub com.opera.Opera

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Opera safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on opera.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

Opera questions

Where can I download Opera safely?

Download Opera only from Opera's official site at opera.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Opera free?

Yes. Opera is free to download and use, though it is not open source.

Does Opera work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Opera is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Opera's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Opera from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Opera.Opera -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask opera); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub com.opera.Opera). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Opera?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full web browsers list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.