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Opera: Private Web Browser on Windows Pc

Developed By: Opera

License: Free

Rating: 4,8/5 - 5.437.041 votes

Last Updated: August 04, 2026

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 94.2.4936.86893
Size 146 MB
Release Date January 29, 26
Category Communication Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access approximate location. [see more (22)]

What's New:
Thanks for choosing Opera! To celebrate version 100, we’ve added a mini-game. Plus, our text size setting is now a robust page zoom feature, letting you... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Ditch the default and switch to a browser that works as hard as you do. Opera combines high-performance browsing with a built-in VPN, an advanced Ad Blocker, and a cutting-edge AI... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Opera: Private Web Browser and install on Windows PC. Opera: Private Web Browser is free Communication app, developed by Opera. Latest version of Opera: Private Web Browser is 94.2.4936.86893, was released on 2026-01-29 (updated on 2026-08-04). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500,000,000. Overall rating of Opera: Private Web Browser is 4,8. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 5,437,041 users, 4,911,314 users had rated it 5*, 201,000 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Opera: Private Web Browser on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Opera: Private Web Browser on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Opera: Private Web Browser on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Opera: Private Web Browser using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Opera: Private Web Browser" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Opera: Private Web Browser on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Opera: Private Web Browser" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Ditch the default and switch to a browser that works as hard as you do. Opera combines high-performance browsing with a built-in VPN, an advanced Ad Blocker, and a cutting-edge AI assistant. Experience a cleaner, faster, and more private web, no extensions required.

✓ Smart Browsing with AI
✓ Built-in Ad Blocker
✓ Free Built-in VPN
✓ Live scores & Sports alerts
✓ Smart Download manager
✓ Data savings mode
✓ Seamless Sync & Flow
✓ Fully Personalized Browser

• Smart Browsing with AI & Creativity
Upgrade your browsing with integrated AI. Chat with our native assistant to get instant answers, summarize long articles, or brainstorm ideas. Feeling creative? Use our built-in AI Image Generator to turn your words into stunning visuals in seconds. Create custom wallpapers, unique social posts, or images for work, all without leaving your browser.

• Ad Blocker
Opera’s built-in Ad Blocker ensures pages load faster and your battery lasts longer. Experience the web with fewer interruptions, watch videos with fewer ads, and block intrusive pop-ups. You can also manage cookie and privacy dialogs directly in your Settings for a cleaner, smoother experience.

• Built-in Free VPN
Opera includes a Free VPN to keep your browsing private. The VPN encrypts your internet connection, helping you stay incognito and protecting your personal details. Choose from three virtual locations with no subscription or login needed.

• Powerful Downloader & Offline Pages
Stop worrying about patchy internet. Opera’s downloader lets you grab videos and music whenever they’re available. Downloads happen in the background and automatically resume if the connection drops. Traveling? Save any page to your Offline Pages to access it later without a signal. Use the "Save as PDF" feature to instantly convert pages for easy offline reading.

• Data Savings
Don’t let high data costs limit your browsing. Opera’s Data-saving mode uses smart compression to significantly reduce the weight of every page you visit. It’s the most efficient way to browse more while using less data, ensuring a reliable connection even on weak networks.

• Private Browser
Enhance your web privacy with a built-in Free VPN and Ad Blocker. Use private search and incognito tabs to browse the web without leaving a trace. When you close your tabs, your browsing tracks are cleared automatically.

• Flow & Seamless Sync
Pick up where you left off on any device. Share files, links, and notes across all your devices instantly with Flow. Your history and bookmarks stay synced across mobile and desktop—all you need is one Opera Account.

• Custom Newsfeed
Follow the topics you care about in a fully customizable newsfeed. Not interested in certain topics? Just deselect the noise to tailor your feed. You can also download articles to read later while offline to stay up to date anywhere.

• Personalized Browser
Make the browser your own. Customize your settings to fit your preferences: homepage, search engine, wallpaper, and more. Use Night Mode to dim the screen and protect your eyes during late-night browsing.
Thanks for choosing Opera! To celebrate version 100, we’ve added a mini-game. Plus, our text size setting is now a robust page zoom feature, letting you customize zoom levels per site.

More changes:
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- Switch between VPN Pro and free VPN
- Live score improvements
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows applications to set the wallpaper.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to read the sync settings.
Allows applications to write the sync settings.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows an application to request installing packages.
Allows an application to read from external storage.