Opera GX is a desktop browser with a free VPN built in. The VPN does not require a separate extension or subscription. It encrypts traffic sent through Opera GX and hides your IP address from websites.
Opera GX VPN at a Glance
| Feature | Opera GX Free VPN |
|---|---|
| Price | Free |
| Installation | Built into Opera GX |
| Data limit | Unlimited, according to Opera |
| Coverage | Opera GX browser traffic |
| IP masking | Yes |
| Device-wide protection | No |
| Paid alternative | Opera VPN Pro |
Is Opera GX's VPN a Full-Device VPN?
No. Opera GX's free VPN protects traffic inside the Opera GX browser only. Other browsers, games, launchers and desktop apps continue to use your normal internet connection.
Opera's paid VPN Pro offers device-wide protection on supported Windows, macOS and Android devices.
How to Turn On the VPN in Opera GX
The setup takes six steps:
- Open Opera GX.
- Open Settings.
- Select Advanced.
- Open Privacy & security.
- Find the VPN section and select Enable VPN.
- Select the VPN badge beside the address bar to turn the VPN on or off.
Opera GX then shows the VPN control, virtual location and virtual IP address.
What Does Opera GX's VPN Do?
Opera GX's free VPN can:
- Encrypt traffic sent through the Opera GX browser
- Hide your real IP address from websites
- Change your apparent browsing region
- Provide unlimited VPN data in the browser, according to Opera
- Work without a separate VPN extension or account
Is Opera GX's VPN Worth Using?
Opera GX's VPN is a convenient option for basic browser privacy, public Wi-Fi use and IP address masking. It is already part of the browser and does not require a paid plan.
You need a separate full-device VPN, such as Opera VPN Pro, if you want to protect:
- Online games
- Discord and other desktop apps
- Torrent clients
- Streaming apps
- The rest of your computer or phone
Choose Opera GX's built-in VPN for browser traffic. Use a full-device VPN when protection needs to cover other apps as well.