Opera Software AS is a Norwegian software company, primarily known for its desktop Opera web browser, and its mobile counterpart Opera Mini. The company changed ownership when Otello (at the time, Opera Software ASA) sold its web-browser and consumer businesses along with the Opera brand to a Chinese group of investors in 2016, with the deal.
Opera GX is, under the hood, the same Opera browser of the main branch of development. It uses the same Chromium base and Blink rendering engine as the Chrome browser (among other things), so you. Opera GX is a new alternative to the well-known browser. This time, it focuses on offering services and features for PC videogame players. Although this version shares its core with the standard version, it includes enough changes to be considered a totally different product. Get a faster, better browser. Opera's free VPN, Ad Blocker, integrated messengers and private mode help you browse securely and smoothly. Share files instantly between your desktop and mobile browsers and experience web 3.0 with a free cryptowallet. Recently we at Opera introduced a dedicated WhatsApp feature into the Opera browser for computers. Since then, we have seen increasing mentions of the Opera browser in forums and articles concerning the use and functionality of WhatsApp Web, and have started receiving questions from our users themselves.
Opera GX lets gamers control their computer’s CPU and memory usage to make gaming and streaming smoother. It also features Twitch integration and numerous customization options.
Hello,
Today, we would like to invite you to try something completely new. Opera GX is a specially tuned version of the Opera browser, with new and unique features and design meant for people who love to play computer games. Right now, we are opening the early access program (for Windows), which means that, starting today, you will be able to download and test the browser and shape it with us. We will be launching the final version later this year.
GX Control lets you control the CPU and RAM usage by the browser
The GX Control panel is a brand new feature which lets you define how much of your computer’s CPU or RAM you are willing to let the browser use. By toggling on the circle, you can choose to devote a certain percentage of the computer’s resources to the browser. Opera GX will stay within these limits. This means that, unlike other memory-hungry browsers, Opera GX puts you in full control of your gaming and browsing experiences.
We introduced this feature because running a game might require a lot of effort from your machine, even more so if you are streaming while you play. We found that many gamers often shut down their browsers in order to not slow down their gaming experience. Thanks to GX Control, games can run more smoothly without requiring you to compromise on what you do on the web.
Gaming ready with Twitch integration
Opera GX’s Twitch integration is another handy feature. The browser lets you log into your Twitch account directly from the sidebar and will notify you when a streamer you follow goes live.
The browser’s speed dial screen is also different from the one you know from our main browser – it features shortcuts to sites popular among gamers including Discord, YouTube and Reddit.
GX Corner for latest gaming news and deals
We also created the GX Corner, a place where gaming news from the web will be presented along with curated gaming deals and information about new and interesting releases.
Gaming design, sound effects and gaming hardware integration
When you first start or upgrade Opera GX you will be welcomed by sounds and an animation sequence inspired by gaming consoles. The sound effects and musical logo creation in GX are a result of Opera’s collaboration with the sound designer Rubén Rincón and the band Berlinist, who recently received a nomination in the BAFTA Games Awards for the original soundtrack to the Gris game. You will be able to adjust or switch off the sound effects, as well as most browser features in the settings panel.
Opera GX comes out of the box with a sleek gaming-inspired design with dark and red elements. You can also choose a different highlight color from 10 suggested colors or go deeper and choose from 16 million possibilities using the extended color picker feature. We designed it to feel at home on any gaming setup.
Opera GX comes with an exclusive set of wallpapers designed to match the browser and the large displays of gaming setups. It also includes Razer Chroma integration, which means that the keyboard, mouse and other Razer Chroma elements will adjust their colors to the chosen highlight colors in the browser.
Opera’s powerful features are there
Opera GX includes all the features present in the Opera desktop browser. This means that, apart from the Twitch integration, you can also use the Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook or Vkontakte messengers in the sidebar to stay in touch with friends without the need to open separate tabs.
Opera GX also retains the popular video pop out function which makes it easy to pop out a video from the website it is being streamed on and watch it on top of other websites.
Our built-in ad blocker will safeguard that websites load fast and distraction free while the free, no-log browser VPN will let you safely browse the web when using public WiFi.
We’ve summarized all the key features in an image:
Early access at Level 1 starts today
The early access to Opera GX for Windows starts today at Level 1, during E3 in Los Angeles. Instead of the usual versions, the browser’s development will progress in levels. The initial early access version is designed for those of you who love games. It also gives you the opportunity to shape the next versions, as our developers have added special feedback boxes throughout the browser, where particular features can be rated with one to five hearts. We would also like to encourage you to provide feedback and wish lists via the Opera GX forums.
Download Opera GX. A final version is planned for launch later this year.
Happy browsing!
One of the world’s most popular mobile web browsers.
Opera Mini enables you to take your full Web experience to your mobile phone. Stay in touch with your friends on Facebook, search with Google, get your e-mail on the go, do your online banking. There are no limits - Opera Mini is the quick, easy and secure way to get any Web page you want.
Save time
Pages and tabs load faster with Opera Mini, even on slow connections.
Save money
Opera Mini uses up to 90% less data than other web browsers, giving you faster, cheaper internet.
Works on more phones
Opera Mini is designed to work on all kinds of phones, all over the world.
Manage downloads
Start, stop or resume downloads between browsing sessions with Opera Mini's download manager.
Stay informed
The Smart Page in Opera Mini delivers the news you follow around the world, along with the latest updates from your friends.
Get your favorites faster
See all of your top websites at a glance in the Speed Dial. Add as many site as you like!
Opera Gx Mini App
- Pause-resume downloads across sessions.
- Smaller files (up to around 15 MB) are downloaded faster.
- Renaming of files before downloading.
- Last download folder is remembered.
- Option to open files on the device instead of downloading through Mini.
- Various stability and performance improvements.
* BlackBerry:
- Smaller files (up to around 15 MB) are downloaded faster.
- Renaming of files before downloading.
- Last download folder is remembered.
- Open files through the download manager.
- Various stability and performance improvements.
* Known Issue:
- Some BlackBerry models have a problem with pause-resume, that we're working on fixing.
Opera Gx Minimum Requirements
Telecharger Opera Mini Gx