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Opera's free VPN, Ad blocker, and Flow file sharing. Just a few of the must-have features built into Opera for faster, smoother and distraction-free browsing designed to improve your online experience.
WhatsApp on desktop
Use WhatsApp messenger on desktop, built into Opera Browser. Direct-message, share media, and never miss a message. See more
Ad blocker
Browse with less distractions and load websites faster.
Free VPN
Browse comfortably with enhanced privacy and security, for free.
Player in sidebar
A world of music and podcasts at your fingertips.
Browser AI
Expand your browsing capabilities with integrated AI.
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.
Lucid Mode
Enhance online videos and images in one click.
Facebook Messenger in the sidebar
Use Messenger on desktop in Opera Browser.
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.
TikTok in the sidebar
Browse, watch and upload TikTok videos on desktop in Opera Browser.
Sync data
Synchronize the Opera browsers on any of your devices.
Easy Files
Attach files in one click without digging through folders.
Opera Cashback
Automatically get money back when shopping in Opera Browser.
Battery saver
An easy way to noticeably extend your laptop’s battery life.
Unit converter
Automatically convert time-zones, currencies and units of measurement.
With the web version of WhatsApp built into Opera Browser, you can message others and send media on your desktop computer while you browse the web. Just click the WhatsApp icon in your sidebar and scan a QR code with your phone to sync your WhatsApp account. Here’s what you can do with the WhatsApp desktop version.
Send messages in WhatsApp
Select your contact and type your message in the white box at the bottom.
Attach a file in WhatsApp
Send someone a picture or a video by selecting the paper clip icon.
Send WhatsApp voice messages
Just click the microphone icon in WhatsApp and record your message.
Pin WhatsApp in Opera
Click the Pin icon in the top-right corner of your WhatsApp panel. This will divide your browser between WhatsApp and your tabs for easy chatting while browsing.
Mute WhatsApp
Click the three-dot menu in the top-left and select Mute WhatsApp.
See if your WhatsApp messages have been read.
- A gray check mark (tick) in your WhatsApp message means it hasn’t been received.
- Two gray check marks means received but not read.
- Two blue check marks means it’s been read.
- A gray clock icon means that there’s no internet connection, but your messages will be sent once you’re connected.
Check a status in WhatsApp
Click the circular status icon at the top to see the current status of your contacts.
Delete WhatsApp messages
Hover your mouse over the message, click the down arrow on the right and select Delete message. This deletes it for both you and the receiver.
Create a WhatsApp group
Click on the New chat section and select New group.
Make your WhatsApp messages bold
Add an asterisk at both the beginning and end of your message. You can add underscores as well to italicize your message.
Reply to specific WhatsApp messages
Select the message you want to reply to, click the down arrow and select Reply. This will connect the two messages so that it’s clear what you’re replying to.
Log out of WhatsApp Web
Click the three-dot menu in the top-left and select