Opera GX for Linux is way more than great gaming browser – here’s why
Opera GX for Linux is way more than great gaming browser – here’s why
https://www.zdnet.com/article/opera-gx-browser-linux/
Publish Date: 2026-03-23 23:00:00
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ZDNET’s key takeaways
- Opera has released its gaming-centric browser for Linux.
- With Opera GX, you get plenty of killer features for everyday use.
- Opera GX is free to install and use.
I use a lot of web browsers. I test/review even more. And given that I spend most of my day on Linux, I’m always looking for new browsers that are available to the open-source OS.
That’s why when the Opera team reached out to me to let me know that its GX browser was now available for Linux, I jumped at the chance to try it out.
I’ve used Opera GX on Android and found it to be one of the coolest mobile browsers on the market. Between the mods, the fast-action button, GX Corner, shake to change theme, and My Flow, Opera GX mobile quickly became the mobile browser to beat for me.
Does Opera GX on Linux stand up to that rather high bar? Let’s find out.
First impressions
After installing Opera GX, I fired it up and walked through the impressive onboarding wizard, where I was able to customize the browser to meet my specifications. I couldn’t help but immediately jump into the Mods market and spend some time going through the thousands of mods that are available. Yes, a vast majority of the mods are gaming and anime-related, but there are some really cool options available. Some of the mods are just themes, while others offer different types of additions. I even came across one (called Lofi Chill), which adds chill beats to the browser. Not gonna lie, it’s as cool as it is chill.
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If you’re thinking Opera GX is all form and no function, think again.
Opera GX has several other features that make it stand out.
GX Control
The GX Controller is a unique feature that gives you power over memory limits, network limits, hot tabs control (tabs that are using a lot of system resources), and a CPU limiter. With these features, you control how much…
