Opera is a fast and secure web browser with tabbed, customizable interface. Features integrated searches, themes, device sync, mouse gestures, and built-in ad blocking. Also available is a service that includes a bookmarks and password sync along with an "off-road" mode that uses server-side compression to speed up browsing especially for low speed internet connections (account signup required). A variety of add-ons are available to extend functionality.
Based on Google Chrome, the program is available for Mac, Linux, Android and a variety of mobile phones and tablets. Opera v12 (Presto) is also available and includes many features not present in the newer version.
Alternative Portable versions:
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Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | No. HKCU\Software\Opera Software, HKCU\Software\MozillaPlugins, HKLM\Software\MozillaPlugins. |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Adware (was initially freeware when added to the database) |
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Similar/alternative apps: | Vivaldi, Google Chrome Portable |
What's new? | See:https://blogs.opera.com/desktop/2022/07/opera-89-stable/ |
Upgraded to 60, only 1 extension icon is visible. Does anyone know how to get them back? They can not be used when invisible.
v60.0.3255.27
Like Opera, just wish it did not updates every week. Another today, never know what is updated, security, or unimportant.
v58.0.3135.79
jcaiken: Thanks for the suggestions but these entries really aim to just be a summary of the application. There's really no way to make sure we're highlighting all the tech, features, and difference from other applications, but you're right that the ad-bocking by default is notable so I'll add that in.
Also, should note that the included "VPN" is really just a proxy.
v56.0.3051.52
Opera is built on Chromium, the open-source version of Chrome, and as well as having its own extensions is compatible with most Chrome extensions (but not Chrome Applications).
The reference to the older version of Opera (v12) should also identify that it also lacks many of the modern features that are only available in the newer versions, e.g. Chrome compatibility, built in ad-blocker and free VPN, etc.
v56.0.3051.52
Opera 50 is available. Not Beta. https://get.geo.opera.com/pub/opera/desktop/50.0.2762.45/
v49.0.2725.64
Download directory: https://get.geo.opera.com/pub/opera/desktop/ Go to bottom of page for newest version, select win, then select your download:
v47.0.2631.80
Deleting "Add site" button on start page will stop ads being added. Use address bar icon to add to speed dial, or bookmark.
v45.0.2552.881
Opera has not changed download yet, still 44. 45 available at: http://get.geo.opera.com/pub/opera/desktop/45.0.2552.635/win/Opera_45.0.2552.635_Setup_x64.exe
Setup for portable and desktop 45, used a temporary folder for portable version, copied everything except profile to portable Opera folder.
v45.0.2552.635
I followed the instructions, but I get installed Opera v36.0
I suspect this Opera v39 is not for WinXP :(
v39.0.2256.43
Simple solution, download new installer, install to new location, add all extensions to Opera, change settings, import bookmarks. Easy upgrade, HA!
v60.0.3255.27