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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of Opera Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews MH Mert H Ph.D studentEducation Management, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “It has a customizable interface, a sidebar for quick access to messaging apps, and a feature called Flow to sync seamlessly with mobile devices.“ October 1, 2024 PW Parker W TeacherEducation Management, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The only con I have come across is the lack of browser extensions like the ones Google Chrome offers. “ March 24, 2025 MH Mert H Ph.D studentEducation Management, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “Opera is a lightweight and resource-efficient browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN, and enhanced privacy features.“ October 1, 2024 am atul m senior software engineerAutomotive, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Additionally, occasional crashes or slowdowns can occur with heavy tab usage.“ April 10, 2025 VM Vincenzo M Financial AccountantInformation Technology and Services, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Great personalization for the home page, with the ability to divide the different bookmarks in to folders.“ January 17, 2025 CM Cristina M Quality assurance testerComputer Software, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “There are quite a few web extensions that cannot be used on Opera, and there aren't many extensions substitutes just for Opera to help in this regard.“ January 29, 2024 Clay H Owner fabricatorMining & Metals, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I like the user interface and snappy fast operating speed while using different functions of the opera browser.“ September 4, 2025 Nazım S managerReal Estate, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “I think Opera hasn't yet received the recognition it deserves.“ January 19, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 214 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Cristhian Josue J. CEO Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Opera, a browser that has evolved greatly over the years." August 6, 2021 4.0 Opera is fluid, fast, but overall, it's a highly customizable browser, you can make it entirely personalized and access all our data on any other device with opera, it has left me with good taste because you can see the care and passion that the developer team and the community have to make it a browser with personality. My final comment is that I profoundly recommend opera to the user who wants to have a fully own space and has the latent need to have a unique browser. Pros Opera is amazing because not only its a browser, managing this software is a whole experience, integrating particular functions such as a VPN, a coin converter, and others, the revolutionary sidebar is a feature that every browser should envy, permitting us to access our social media, bookmarks, and many other functions. Cons Notwithstanding being a browser-based on chromium, Opera can be somewhat overpowering or overcharging for the user that just wants to search on the web without the need to customize so many appearances, Opera isn't for everyone, and this can be confirmed by recognizing that this browser has more than one version, opening, even more, the gap between casual handling and customization experience that opera offers us. Switched from [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/)[Safari](https://www.capterra.com/p/229123/Safari/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) I try opera and I liked it a lot, now it's my main browser. Review Source Gustavo B. Director Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Browser with some issues" April 8, 2022 5.0 Opera is my favorite Web Browser, but I can't deny right now I am giving some steps toward the New Internet Explorer as it does have many of Opera features, and it is a little faster and better integrated with websites. Pros Good looking interface. Free VPN (with some conditions) Pop-Up videos (a super useful feature to have) Units converter ( things such as currencies or metric units can be converted by hovering over the amount, and this is super useful ) Cons You can not export your personal data to any other browser. Things like passwords shall remain in Opera, and I guess this is how they push people to remain in the software somehow. The VPN does not allow you to choose a country right now as it used to be but a region, and it makes it kind of useless. Alternatives considered [Vivaldi Browser](https://www.capterra.com/p/229063/Vivaldi-Browser/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Reason for choosing Opera The many Pros I previously suggested. Anyway, I am very disappointed with the no capability to export my passwords. Switched from [Vivaldi Browser](https://www.capterra.com/p/229063/Vivaldi-Browser/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Vivaldi is a super powerful web browser, but the Pros I wrote in "Pros" are not present in Vivaldi browser. Opera does have a clean and light user interface as well. In regard to Google Chrome... This browser is a fraud, slow, super weighted, easier to be poisoned by viruses, and it does not have a good interface at all. Honestly, Chrome is not a competence for several browsers but in marketing. Review Source Alexandru Cristian I. QA Engineer Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I tried Opera to see how it ranks amongst its competitors" August 4, 2022 3.0 My overall experience with Opera was a good one for the short period of time I have used it. A reliable and stable browser with multiple functionalities embedded. Pros I liked the most the fact that you can chat directly from the browser (on the left side menu), the fact that it has a VPN and ad-blocker included inside the browser. Cons I do not have any cons, but I just noticed that it doesn't have that spark to make me switch from Chrome / Firefox or Edge. Switched from [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/) I made the switch because Mozilla FIrefox seemed a more modern browser and more stable than Opera. Review Source Yassine O. CEO Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Best All in one browser for both business and personal use " November 2, 2022 5.0 overall opera still the best browser i used in years, this is my 7 year since i switched from chrome to opera. Pros I have been using Opera for over 7 years, and I like it the most for its low RAM consumption and battery saving features that work on my laptop. Also,  his features are unique; first of all, you get a built-in ad blocker and a built-in VPN, and you get a sidebar where you can add your social media accounts and see your feeds on the side without opening tabs. Also,  the dark mode looks great. easy to search on and easy to manage extensions since it's based on Chrome, you can install Google Chrome extensions. Cons Recently, I had some frequent crashes and several unsupported websites; I hope they can fix these in the future. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Manly for the high RAM consumption of Chrome and because Opera had more functionality, consumed less RAM, and worked better on laptops. Review Source Michelle M. Modern Media Consultant Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Useable Browser Option" October 28, 2022 5.0 As a media consultant I have to have several different browsers available for use most of the time. I currently utilize Opera as my personal business browser because of its security features. Pros The opera browser is based on the same framework as another well-known browser, so it's pretty easy to get used to, but you can customize a lot of other aspects of it, and it includes an optional VPN. Cons Some Chrome plugins don't work with it, but I never encountered any insurmountable issues. Reason for choosing Opera Ease of use, familiarity, ability to utilize Chrome plugins, extra features like integration with crypto wallets and VPN. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) I use Chrome when working for clients, and I desperately needed a way to ensure that my personal internet usage was separate from my work history. Review Source Hashan C. Asset Managment & Accounts Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Enjoy No Strings Attached Web Browsing with Opera" April 30, 2022 5.0 I must tell you that using Opera has given me so much relief as it consists of a solid VPN platform to browse the web without a single worry. In addition, the left sidebar is a lifesaver as it helps to modify and add various extensions to quick access, like Messenger, WhatsApp, and top-notch players like Spotify, apple, Soundcloud and etc. Furthermore, the interface is very appealing as it gives a big thumbnail of site logos compared to Google's browser. Overall, this is a well-done browser! Pros The best thing I am enjoying in this Opera is the "'workspace''. This feature helps to segregate my sites as per my wish. Each site can be easily put under different workspaces which are denoted in small icons. Another best thing about using Opera is stopping unnecessary Ad-popups. Appearing ads is quite annoying as you cannot surf the web without peace of mind. Cons It is obvious that when using the Opera browser there is an expected speed lag. However, this is understandable, since the browser needs to bypass various restrictions for each website, in order to give the expected output. If you have a good internet speed this becomes negligible, since you will not feel a significant lag. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Many Strings are attached when surfing the web. Review Source CO Christopher O. Student Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My experience with Opera" November 12, 2022 4.0 Well I would say it is my 3rd option for browsing the internet I have only enjoyed it a few times but not entirely to my satisfaction Pros I would say that alot of features in Opera are present in other browsers but the features I like most is it's download speed and free browsing to a certain extent Cons There have been alot of times opera have failed to load webpages though having a good internet connection and it crashes a few times when loading some webpages Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Chrome wasn't functional at that moment so I had to switch to Opera Review Source Faheem H. Graphic Artist Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very User friendly!!" August 6, 2021 4.0 My overall experience with opera is pretty great, I get everything in opera that I want, built in vpn and an ad blocker, which makes my workflow very smooth. It consumes less ram as compared to chrome and is faster than chrome in many ways. Pros The best thing I like about this software is the built in ad blocker and vpn. You don’t have to install an external vpn or an ad blocker. There are alot of extensions that you can use in opera. Cons Umm I don’t think I didn’t like anything in this browser that I’d like to add. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Chrome consumes all your ram and is not safe at all. Review Source César C. Computer Engineer Computer Hardware Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "An old browser reborn" March 21, 2022 4.0 In my personal opinion, if you are a person who values having all your things in one place, Opera is your ideal browser, it has great customization, good features and integrations. It is a very complete browser. Pros The best thing about Opera is its extra features, that sidebar that allows you to have social networks, audio players, and other functions at hand, it's simply fantastic. The search speed is good and the customization of the interface is incredible. Cons I don't like the heating that it causes in the PC, and the great slowdown and consumption of RAM that it causes over time. Switched from [Brave](https://www.capterra.com/p/229030/Brave/) Swap for search speed, and special features like rewards and ad blocker. Review Source MW Meegan W. Educator Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Amazing Browser" April 15, 2025 5.0 My experiences as a user of Opera has been fantastic. I no longer have to worry about my computer running slowly when I have a bunch of tabs opened at the same time. Pros Let me start off by saying I wish I had known about Opera a long time ago. I had always been a Chrome user until I tried out this new browser. It runs much smoother on my pc while also taking less resources away from my components. If you are a gaming, Opera is a must. You have the ability to set limits on how much resources the browser uses. I also like that you can have all your social media apps loaded on one page to stay connected. Cons The only con I can think of at the moment is you can't use the exact same browser extensions that you used on Chrome. Review Source MM Mallex M. Online Tutor E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Opera min Browser Reviews " February 6, 2024 5.0 Enjoying using this Browser as it uses less data and allows easy downloading. Pros Offline and ad-blocking features are exceptional. Opera Mini is a solid choice for users who prioritize data savings, speed, and basic browsing on their mobile devices. However, if you need extensive features, complete privacy, or flawless rendering of rich media, other browsers might be a better fit. Cons Less privacy and poor tab management. But all in all this browser is dope. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Uses a lot of data and its feature of blocking ads seems like it does not work Review Source GC Geetika C. Sales & Marketing Manager Hospitality Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Opera Search Engine, Good but Underrated Software" February 7, 2023 5.0 Overall Opera is good and one of the popular browsers that helps to read the complex java scripts. It has attractive pinboards, bookmarks bar and themes that makes it interactive. Pros I found it attractive and very useful, the best thing is that it use less RAM and saves the battery in the device. The pin boards makes it very interactive. Cons It works slow and at this time it considered an underrated browsers. Many times it shows different results for your searches. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) I found the chrome more faster and its integration with other google apps. Review Source TE Taya E. Medical Assistant Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Use Opera for Safe Browsing" June 17, 2025 5.0 Pros I love that Opera keeps my browsing safe and that it has customizable colors and personalization. I like that it has a built in VPN and ad-blocker. Cons One thing that I dislike about Opera is that it does not have the same universal features as when I log into my google account on other browsers; meaning it doesn't have my saved bookmarks and other things like that. Review Source MH Mert H. Ph.D student Education Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Opera Browser: A Balanced Blend of Performance and Privacy" October 1, 2024 5.0 Despite minor drawbacks, Opera is ideal for users seeking privacy and unique features without overwhelming system resources, especially compared to other browsers. Pros Opera is a lightweight and resource-efficient browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN, and enhanced privacy features. It has a customizable interface, a sidebar for quick access to messaging apps, and a feature called Flow to sync seamlessly with mobile devices. Cons From my experience, there aren't many cons with Opera. However, if I had to point out some, the VPN is more of a proxy with limited locations, and the browser may lack the extensive extension library found in Chrome. Review Source Arturo L. Multi-Tasking Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The search engine for the most demanding (gamers)" July 22, 2021 5.0 I would define it as the browser that we should all try sometime, because it adjusts to your needs in your daily life, it adjusts to the applications you use the most and you have a response when searching infinitely faster than in other browsers, it saves battery, you have integrated ad blocker and the best thing is that you have the gamer version just as free, happy searching! Pros What I liked most about this browser, is that it is so customized, you can adjust everything to your liking, at first I thought it was going to be a little complicated, but the truth is that it is not, in the settings you can perfectly set what kind of features you want for your browser and which ones you want to hide. Personally I changed to this browser, because in a few days I was using programs that consumed a lot of my computer, and this surprisingly consumes very little, in order to have more efficiency when working. I use Opera GX which is the same, but gives you a gamer touch for those people who are in that world, the interface is quite attractive. Another very important security advantage is that it comes with an Ad Blocker, along with hidden trackers, for those malicious pages that you find on the web, this is something very positive and an extra point. On the left side, you can manage several things at the same time, such as viewing your messaging messages, checking which tabs consume the most of your computer, cleaning your cache and history, etc. Cons It may be that, there are quite a few features that you can get saturated in a certain way, since at the beginning everything is enabled by default, such as sound when typing, opening a new tab, sound of notifications, etc. But this can be simply removed or lowered in the settings, or simply muted in the settings. But in general, the problems I find with this search engine are very minimal, as it is tailored to try to consume much of your computer compared to other search engines. Review Source KR Kieran R. NA Information Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Opera GX - Switch from Chrome!" October 28, 2023 5.0 Hello! Everyone should check out this new free web browser from Opera built on the same Chromium engine as Google Chrome, it is lightning fast with a built in ad blocker and tracking protection to speed up page loading. It has a built-in messenger feature so you can chat with your friends on Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp directly in the browser without switching tabs or applications. It has a free VPN for those looking for basic online privacy and you can organise your tabs into workspaces making it easier to manage and switch between different tasks or projects. It even has a built-in cryptocurrency wallet and is fully customisable with themes, wallpapers and sound effects for an immersive browsing experience. Check out Opera GX here\[sensitive content hidden\] Review Source Shahriyar K. Student Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Opera Web Browser. " August 19, 2021 5.0 Browsing the internet with Opera has been an good experience due to its low data consumption and fast browsing. Also I have never experience it to crash which is an excellent thing about it. Pros Opera is one of the oldest among web browsers and is constantly evolving with time. It gives its users a very fast browsing experience. It has a very effective ad blocker which blocks all pop-up ads from interrupting you. Apart from tracking prevention, it has a built-in VPN client which helps you to mask your IP and to evade cyber censorship. It consumes very low hardware resources. It data saving mode allows you to spend much less data during web surfing than usual which is very important when using costly mobile data. It has a lot of additional plug-ins apart from the ones that comes buit-in to enhance it capabilities. It is available on all computer and smartphone platforms and also features a lite version name opera mini for low end phones. Cons Opera is an excellent web browser and has no apparent cons but to mention, its mobile version lacks many functions that are available in its computer version. Review Source AV Aparecido V. Redator Information Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "What I like most about the Ópera browser" May 2, 2022 5.0 I've only been using the Ópera browser for a short time, but I've heard good things about it and I started using it and I really liked it, firstly because it's a simple and lightweight browser, which is very good. I'm also able to easily use multiple tabs and access my bookmarks quickly helping me save time. I use it a lot because I research a lot, I will continue to use it and I highly recommend the Ópera browser. Pros What I like most about the Ópera browser is that it is a light program that takes up little space on the computer, it is also very simple and easy to use and even so it is very efficient, I have two websites and I often have to open several tabs and I love the organization from the Ópera tabs. Cons What I like least about the Ópera browser is the problem that when someone uses my computer it is difficult to log in without having to exit the browser myself and erase my data. I believe this problem should be resolved. Review Source IK Inaam K. Business Development Manager Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Opera, the lightest internet browser" January 29, 2022 5.0 I have been using Opera since Windows XP days, and like it for its stability, fast loading and not consuming much hardware resources like Ram, etc. Pros Opera is one on the most early web browser in the market, that has kep its shine by constant improvements, integrations and updates. It is very light weight and installs very easily. It user graphics interface is very pleasant and offers a variety of themes to select from according to your likings. You can change your default search engine which is integrated in the address bar. Opera tends to focus a lot on keeping your browsing sessions secure. You can choose to surf the web using its incognito mode to avoid cookies and clean your usage traces. It also has an in built VPN, that not only mask your IP by changing it, but also ebales you to evade censorships. Along with that, it also has a data compression tool, which minimize your data usage, a pretty handy feature when using costly cellular data. In the end, it works smoothly on all devices and platforms. Cons While using Opera Web Browser on Android, I have noticed that if you load a page and then switch to another app without closing Opera while multitasking and then switch back to it, it do not retain the preloaded data and reloads the page (probably to minimize Ram consumption) , which is quite irritating if you do so while filling a form or writing an email or something, as you have to start all over again. Review Source Oladipo A. Content Creator Broadcast Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Opera Browser Review" August 7, 2021 5.0 Though a popular software, some others offer a better user experience. Developers will do well to improve on it to give it more acceptance particularly since it has already gained popularity. Pros The most loved feature of this particular software for me is low data consumption. This makes the product very appealing to an average user particularly in a country where data is relatively expensive. The secure browsing experience it provides also makes it user friendly. Its light feature makes it appealing as well as it uses less space. Cons The restricted number of extensions that can be used on the software is a major issue that should be addressed. Also, based on experience, it has been discovered that some sites don't load/load well on opera. The software needs more users definitely. Review Source MN Msawenkosi N. Rapper Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Opera-Best Browsing App" September 8, 2022 5.0 Pros Easy to use and I get all the information I need. Cons There's too many ads on this browser and sometimes it takes time downloading files Review Source KT Karis T. Assistant Human Resources Officer Human Resources Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My long experience with Opera" November 13, 2023 5.0 My experience with Opera was enjoyable in searching and browsing, and it made me realize how much it helps in safe and smooth browsing Pros What I like about this browser is its wonderful search engine, which makes browsing easier Cons Nothing is as great as a classic browser Review Source SE Sarah E. Artist/Writer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "New Opera Browser" August 5, 2023 2.0 I feel like I left and when I returned someone came in and replaced furniture and moved it all around. The nice thing about the previous version of Opera was muscle memory. I knew where all of the tools were and how to use them. Now EVERYTHING is different. The tabs at the top are smaller, with difficult controls, the speed dial is on the side instead of the top right, and so on, and frankly I really do not want to go through the trauma of learning how to make this one mine. You people messed up! Pros It is still fast. I haven't got past that yet. Cons If you have never used Opera you won't know how badly they have messed it up. Feel okay with that knowledge. Review Source MM Maria M. Owner Medical Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Opera My preferred browser" December 2, 2021 5.0 Pros No need to pay extra for VPN with your virus software because VPN is standard with this browser. Easy to use, works seamlessly without any glitches since I've been using it. It also comes with pinboards to help you organize your links and photos where you can share with others. It's makes work collaboration even easier. The left hand side bar has a lot of quick links to sites you use most, and if you have a question about how to use something, there's a tutorial link right there to help you through your issue. Cons Perhaps more choices in color palettes? I don't have any real cons for this browser except for esthetics. Review Source dhruv G. Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great browser for everyday use" October 7, 2021 4.0 Opera is an excellent overall web browser app. Pros 1\. Modern and well laid out GUI. 2. Fast loading of webpages. 3. Portable version availability is a great thing which I use. 4. No issues with chrome extension(s) being installed and loaded in the browser. Cons The only things that I did not like are:- 1) sometimes the browser needs to be restarted to load pages even whenInternet is working. 2)Very rarely, the problem of not being able to maximise the opera window. Although, I hvae found the solution after a lot of searching, this issue is very annoying. Review Source Similar Products Featured