How to Download Opera on Computer and Laptops

Opera is another free best browser available across different screen sizes and device manufacturers. Opera supports all types of operating systems and runs seamlessly on any device.

It has many in-built features like one-click access to WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, free VPN services, Ad-blocker, etc. But people might often face problems downloading it on their PC or Laptops.

Opera has always been one of my absolute favorite browsers. However, I did not know how to download Opera on my laptop. After further research, I found the way out.

This article will help you learn how to download Opera browsers for Windows, Mac, and even Linux-based operating systems. We will also cover the installation part of this guide.

Let’s get started with the Opera browser on your computer:

Download Opera for Windows OS

You can easily download the Opera browser for the Windows operating system from the official site. Also, downloading from the official site will be secure.

Follow these steps to download Opera for Windows:

1. Go to Opera website from your Windows OS machine.
2. Hit the “Download Opera” button to begin downloading (direct download link added below).
   
3. The OperaSetup.exe file will be downloaded.
   
4. Double-click on the setup files to run the installation.

Download Opera for Windows

After downloading the file, you need to install it on your PC or Laptop to run it on your PC.

Follow these simple steps to install Opera on Windows OS:

1. Run the downloaded OperaSetup.exe and start the installer.
2. Hit on the Install button.
   
3. The Opera browser finishes the installation.

You’ve now successfully installed the Opera browser on your Windows 10 and earlier version. Through this method, you do not have to worry about any malicious files coming along with the Opera Browser. Also, you will be able to get the latest version of Opera.

Download Opera for MacOS

Opera supports MacOSX machines like MacBook, Air, Pro, and Mac Pro. You can download the package file from the Opera website and run the browser on your machine.

Follow the below steps to download Opera for MacOS:

1. Access the Opera website from your MacOS.
2. Click on the Download Opera button next to the Apple icon (direct link added below).
   
3. The download will start, and the OperaSetup.zip file will be downloaded.

Download Opera for Mac

Follow these steps to install the Opera browser on any Mac OS machine:

1. Double-click on the Zip file to extract the Opera browser installer on Mac OS.
2. Run the Opera installer and hit the Install button.
   
3. Opera will finish the installation and later open from the Applications folder.

We have successfully downloaded and installed the Opera browser for MacBook. The way to download Opera Browser on Windows and Mac Os is almost the same except for the installers. Also, installing Opera Browser will not alter anything to your default browser.

Download Opera for Linux OS

Opera also supports all types of Linux OS distributions. It’s completely free and can be downloaded from the official opera site.

Follow these simple steps to download Opera for Linux-based OS:

1. Open the Opera website in your default browser.
2. Click on the Download Opera button (direct download link added below).
   
3. The Opera browser setup will start and finish downloading locally.
   
4. Double-click on the Opera stable installer file.

Download Opera for Linux

Here are the steps to install Opera browser for any Linux OS:

1. Run the installer file by double-clicking on it.
2. Hit the Install button for Opera Stable.
   
3. The installation will start and automatically finish.
   
4. Open the Opera browser on Linux OS from the Application drawer.
   

That’s it. We have successfully downloaded and installed the Opera browser on the Linux-based operating system. And you do not have to pay any cost for installing the Opera Browser to your Linux OS since it is free.

Alternative to Opera for Computer

There are a few great alternatives to the Opera browser that you should give a try:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox for Linux
• Microsoft Edge

Bottom Line

Opera is one of the most powerful browsers. Though underrated, it has numerous features that set it apart from the others in the line.

I have always liked the Opera operating system’s uniqueness and user interface. Therefore, I prefer using Opera over the others. The only problem was I did not know how to download Opera on my new laptop. Now, I know how. So I decided to share it with all of you.

Let us know if you are facing any problems downloading or installing Opera on your computer device.

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