Opera GX, a web browser for gamers, arrives on Linux
Opera GX, a web browser for gamers, arrives on Linux
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Publish Date: 2026-03-20 01:17:00
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Linux users can now install Opera GX, a gaming-focused spin off of the regular Opera web browser which, the Norwegian-based company say, has amassed over 34 million monthly active users since its launch on Windows in 2019.
Opera GX is a Chromium-based web browser (as is the standard version of Opera, which has been available on Linux for decades). As such, you can expect the same degree of web performance, site compatibility and feature set.
So what makes Opera GX different? Its truckload of ‘extras’ – Hygge design philosophy it is not.
Opera GX has a striking cyberpunk-esque design that’s dark and heavy on neon coloured accents. It’s aimed at gamers with Discord and Twitch integration and a built-in gaming news hub and release calendar.
The Linux version of Open GX doesn’t support the browser’s popular live wallpapers or custom app icon sets, but support for these may appear in future updates.
Opera GX – a bold look for a not-so-typical browser
It also supports playing background music and keyboard sounds, lets you activate CPU, RAM and network limiters ‘to keep games running smoothly’ when the browser is open, and you can shake up its looks with a collection of themes, layouts and browser ‘mods’.
You will find features aimed at, y’know, web browsing too.
Opera GX offers a free ‘zero-log’ VPN, supports cross-device sync and provides tracking, ad and cryptojacking protections/blockers. An AI chatbot sidebar, web page screenshot tools, and battery saver mode flesh out the functional, rather than flashy, side.
Privacy concerns around Opera
Opera GX is free but closed-source software.
Privacy concerns often pop up when Opera is mentioned, so the company is keen to head them off. It says it is a European-based company that complies with GDPR, has independent VPN audits by Deloitte, collects minimal data collection and provides built-in blocking tools.
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