Download Opera Browser Free: Which Version to Get in 2026
Want to download Opera browser for free? In September 2009 we covered the launch of Opera 10, whose headline feature, Opera Turbo, compressed web pages so they loaded up to eight times faster on slow connections. Opera 10 is long retired, but Opera is still a free browser with several editions. Here’s which Opera to download in 2026 and what happened to Turbo.
Quick answer: Download Opera only from the official site, opera.com, or your phone’s app store. On computers, Opera One is the main browser, Opera GX is the gaming edition and Opera Air focuses on calm, mindful browsing. On phones, Opera and the lightweight Opera Mini are available. All are free. Opera Turbo’s data compression lives on mainly in Opera Mini’s data-saving mode.
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Which Opera browser should you download?
| Edition | Best for | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Opera One | Everyday browsing with built-in AI assistant, VPN and ad blocker | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Opera GX | Gamers: CPU/RAM limiters, Twitch and Discord integration | Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone |
| Opera Air | Focus and well-being features, a calmer interface | Windows, Mac |
| Opera for Android/iPhone | Full mobile browser with ad blocker and VPN | Android, iPhone |
| Opera Mini | Slow or expensive mobile data; saves data | Android |
How to download and install Opera
- Go to opera.com and choose the edition you want.
- Run the installer. During setup you can import bookmarks and passwords from Chrome, Edge or Firefox.
- Decide whether to make Opera your default browser.
- On phones, install from Google Play or the App Store only.
Avoid third-party download sites that bundle extra software. Opera is built on Chromium, so most Chrome extensions also work; see how to install Chrome extensions.
What happened to Opera Turbo?
Opera Turbo routed pages through Opera’s servers, compressing images and text to speed up dial-up and early 3G connections. As broadband spread and most sites switched to HTTPS (which can’t be compressed this way), Opera removed Turbo from the desktop browser. Data saving survives in Opera Mini, which is still popular in countries where mobile data is slow or costly.
Opera 10 in 2009: what was new
Opera 10 introduced Turbo, a redesigned interface, and resizable tab bars that showed thumbnail previews of open tabs. It was available in over 40 languages on Windows, Mac and Linux. Opera later switched from its own Presto engine to Chromium in 2013.
Here is Opera’s 2009 video showing the new features of Opera 10:
Is Opera a good choice in 2026?
- Pros: free built-in VPN (browser-only), ad blocker, sidebar messengers, AI assistant and good extension support.
- Cons: owned by a company that also runs other consumer apps, so read the privacy settings; Chrome, Edge and Firefox remain more widely used.
Comparing browsers? See how to make Google the default search engine in Edge or speed up Firefox.
FAQ
Is Opera browser free?
Yes. All Opera browsers are free to download and use.
Does Opera still have Turbo mode?
Not on desktop. Opera Mini on Android still offers data saving.
Is Opera’s VPN a real VPN?
It’s a free browser proxy that protects traffic inside Opera only, not your whole device.
i need a fast browser so i download opera turbo
Really wana try opera 10. I’ve heard about it and i hope it will be a very fantanstic one.
my pc is very hungry it needs some opera turbo foods
love it!
I Love It!
i need opera 10 turbo browser to do my work faster . thanks
I can’t even be able to download it !!!!!!!!
I had trouble with Safari and i hope Opera 10 Turbo will solve my problem.
i love this browser!
i love this browser!!
i will install it first then tell you
for slow connections its really good browser
it’s the best
forget it there is a communication gap bet us thank u
not able to follow ur instrns. pl install
downloand opera 10 turbo browser free
though opera turbo is purportedly downloaded on my system, i am not able to find any icon on my desktop. please help me install it
I wud lv 2 use dis browser,ma frnd told me abt it,n was saying itz awesome.. :)
Hola que tal
Opera is greatest browser of the world.
why not working in my nokia n78
I read about it and want to use it.
I have tried to download the browser but the link doesn’t work to me, I am using the chrome right now.
I will see it after i download
It is very fast browser. I love it
It is a very good browser i ever seen. It is the fastest browser in the world
faking opera it is really nice and working goood it is fake
opera turbo it is so nice i love opera
well opera is fast and friendly i love opera because it is fast
well just trying to download it. be sure to tell if i am impressed.
i like operaturbo for my web brower.tanx
I LOVE OPERA BECAUSE IT IS VERY FAST. AND IT IS VERY FRIENDLY.
it has a fast browser in comparison of others..so i choose opera 10 turbo
I want the best things, so I choose opera 10 turbo
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can i downoad this opera mnin? tanx
It is fast browser i love it
experience will be shared after using opera 10turbo
It is a very friendly useable
i like opera
Great video provide over here about opera launch new version 10.0 and looks superb. I have installed new opera browser in my system, it’s really a cool and more powerful browsers.
I WILL INSTALL IT THEN I TELL YOU ABOUT IT
i want this browser because it is woderful
I want a fastest internet browsing, so I choose OPERA 10 TURBO.
I want to fast internet browsing
Every time have used Opera 10 with the dial booster on dial up it not only does its sevice very well. It allows me to work on my site without using Intenet explorer who has almost as many troubles as Fire Fox when it is being used. But except for IE I cannot work on the web keep up the great work.
I tried the new turbo a.k.a Image compression technology of Opera, some how it managed to impress me.
Though I’m not going to dump Mozilla because same thing can be achieve on Mozilla using addons :)
it is so nice \
Well, Opera 10 is fine but Turbo is not in the name! It’s just a feature of Opera 10!
8 times faster? I doubt that claim by opera but will give it a try.