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Free VPN, ad blocker and Flow - Just a few of the must-have features built into Opera for faster, smoother and distraction-free browsing.
Instagram is available on your desktop. Direct-message, view your feed, and watch Instagram stories right in the Opera browser. See more
Benefits of Instagram
in Opera’s sidebar
With Instagram built into Opera’s sidebar, you can easily keep up with stories, photos, and Instagram messages - and keep it all at hand.
Always at hand
Instagram is always available in your sidebar, so you don't have to keep switching between tabs.
Easy browsing
View, like, comment, and message with Instagram on your desktop - all while you browse the web.
Get a better view
Watch Instastories, access your personal feed, and explore all of Instagram on a big screen.
Pin Instagram
Divide your window between the Instagram app and your browser for easy multitasking.
Use Instagram on your desktop while you browse
Twitter in the sidebar
Explore and tweet conveniently with a better view on desktop.
Pinboards
Save and collect web content easily, share it visually.
Instagram in the sidebar
Use Instagram in Opera’s sidebar while you browse.
Search in tabs
Work and browse more efficiently with many open tabs.
Workspaces
Organize tab groups in separate customizable workspaces.
Ad blocker
Browse with less distractions and load websites faster.
Integrated messengers
Chat with friends right in your browser without switching apps.
Personal news
A customizable and convenient newsfeed on your start page.
Snapshot tool
Easily capture, edit and share your snapshots from webpages.
Opera Flow
Instantly send files, links and notes between your devices.
Video pop-out
Pop out online videos so they float on top of webpages as you browse.
Import bookmarks
Easily manage, customize and keep your favorite places online.
Free VPN
Browse comfortably with enhanced privacy and security, for free.
Sync data
Synchronize the Opera browsers on any of your devices.
Easy Files
Attach files in one click without digging through folders.
Battery saver
An easy way to noticeably extend your laptop’s battery life.
Unit converter
Automatically convert time-zones, currencies and units of measurement.
Player in sidebar
A world of music and podcasts at your fingertips.
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Make your Instagram account private
Click your profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon next to your username. Select Privacy and Security, then check the box that says Private account.
Avoid accidentally liking photos in Instagram
by using the Opera browser with the Instagram web feature built into the sidebar. Then you can only like photos by clicking with your mouse, rather than tapping.
Filter keywords in Instagram
Click your profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon. Select Privacy and Security, followed by Edit Comment Settings. Add keywords to automatically hide comments that contain them.
See all the Instagram photos you are tagged
in by going to your profile and selecting the photo icon on the right (looks like a person inside a speech bubble).
Enable Instagram’s two-factor authentication
Click your profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon next to your name. Select Privacy and Security, and click on Edit Two-Factor Authentication Settings Choose text message authentication or use an authentication app.
Change Instagram notification settings
With Instagram in Opera’s sidebar, click your profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon next to your name. Select Notifications and choose how you want to be notified.
Find your Facebook friends on Instagram
by clicking Connect to Facebook on your homepage. Instagram will show you all your friends who have an Instagram account.
Download all of your Instagram data
Click your profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon next to your username. Select Privacy and Security, then click Request Download. You will be emailed a file link with your photos, comments, profile data and other information.
Send direct messages in Instagram
by clicking on the Instagram messenger icon in the top-right. It looks like a paper airplane.
Clear your Instagram search history
If you are using the Instagram desktop feature in Opera’s sidebar, go to your profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon next to your name. Select Privacy and Security, and then click View Account Data. Under Search History, select View All and click Clear Search History
Check your Instagram login activity
Select your profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon next to your name. Select Login Activity to see your activity and confirm whether or not it was you.
Search on Instagram for posts near you
Click the search field in the top-center. Type in your current city and make sure to click the one with the map icon, rather than any hashtag.
See who is following you on Instagram
Go to your profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon next to your name. Select Privacy and Security, and then click View Account Data. Under Accounts following you, click View All.
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Visit our news page for the latest updates and news about our desktop browsers, their features and the future of browsing. Read about Crypto Wallet, Web 3, the Opera GX gaming browser and what’s coming soon from Opera.
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Read about our design award-winning mobile browsers, synchronization between devices and other improvements. Get the latest updates and news, and find out what’s in the works for mobile browsers at Opera.