Want new Opera features a few weeks early without running an unstable nightly build? Opera Beta brings Opera’s browser features to a preview channel, so users can try updates before they reach the stable release.
What can you try in Opera Beta?
Opera Beta is for trying browser updates ahead of the stable channel. The preview may include changes to Opera’s interface or features, and what appears can vary as the browser is updated.
Tab Islands group related tabs together, Workspaces separate browsing contexts, and Split Screen displays two tabs side by side. Search in Tabs can locate a page among open tabs.
How does Opera organize browsing and communication?
Opera’s sidebar gives quick access to integrated services, including messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Pinboard collections save web content for later, while Snapshot captures a page and provides tools to edit and share the image.
For moving information between devices, Flow sends links, notes, and files to another Opera browser. Opera Sync synchronizes browser data across devices.
What privacy and page tools are included?
Opera includes an ad blocker and controls for blocking tracking scripts. Its browser also offers a free VPN feature. You can also pick your search engine and change the look with themes and extensions.
Video Popout keeps an online video in a floating window above webpages. Lucid Mode provides an option to enhance online video and image appearance, and the built-in Unit Converter handles currencies, time zones, and measurements.
Pros
- Flow shares links, notes, and files between Opera browsers
- Built-in ad blocking and tracking protection
- Sidebar access to integrated messaging services
- Snapshot captures and edits webpage screenshots
Cons
- Preview features may change before reaching the stable release
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11
What is Opera Beta for?
It lets users try Opera browser updates and features before they reach the stable release.
Does Opera Beta include Flow?
Opera’s Flow feature sends links, notes, and files between Opera browsers on different devices.
Can Opera Beta block ads?
Opera includes a built-in ad blocker, along with controls for blocking tracking scripts.