Opera is a free web browser built on Chromium. Its download page highlights three built-in features: a free VPN, an ad blocker and Flow, which moves files and links between your phone and computer. Opera runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
Which Opera do you want?
Opera’s download page lists several browsers, and it is easy to grab the wrong one:
- Opera is the standard browser covered here.
- Opera GX is Opera’s gaming-themed browser, offered separately for Windows.
- Opera Air is a separate browser for Windows and macOS.
- Opera Mini is a lightweight mobile browser.
Get the official version
- Windows: opera.com/download offers 64-bit, 32-bit and ARM installers, plus a portable “Opera USB” build.
- Mac: the same page, including an offline package.
- Linux: .deb and .rpm packages from opera.com, or the Snap listed on the same page.
- Android: Google Play. Opera also offers its own APK download from opera.com.
- iPhone and iPad: only the App Store (“Opera Browser with VPN”).
Price and the VPN
The browser and its basic VPN are free. Opera also sells VPN Pro as a separate paid product. Google Play labels the Android app with “Contains ads” and “In-app purchases”. No account is required to browse.
System requirements
| Platform | Opera’s stated requirement |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10 or later; Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon 64 or newer with SSE2 |
| macOS | macOS 12 or later |
| Linux | 64-bit Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, openSUSE 15.2+, Fedora 32+; Pentium 4 or newer with SSE3 |
The App Store listing requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Safety notes
Download installers only from opera.com. Repackaged browser installers on third-party sites may bundle extra software. On Android, prefer Google Play or Opera’s own APK link.
Questions
Is Opera’s VPN really free?
The browser VPN is listed as a free feature. VPN Pro is a separate paid service.
Does Opera still support Windows 7?
Opera’s requirements page now lists Windows 10 or later.
Can I install Opera with winget?
Yes: winget install Opera.Opera. The manifest downloads from Opera’s own server.
