Opera GX

Opera GX

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Developer(s)	Opera Software
Initial release	June 11, 2019; 7 years ago (2019-06-11)
Written in	C++
Operating system	Android, iOS, iPadOS, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows
Type	Web browser
License	Freeware
Website	www.opera.com/gx

Opera GX is a web browser for gamers developed by Opera. It was released on June 11, 2019.

History

On 5 September 2019, Opera winner a Red Dot award in the Interface and User Experience Design category for Opera GX.

On 20 May 2021, a mobile version of Opera GX was released on iOS and Android.

On 12 November of the same year, Opera GX Mobile was awarded another Red Dot award in both the Apps category and the Interface and User Experience Design: Mobile UIs category.

On 19 August 2023, Opera GX introduced a VTuber named GX Aura for their social media accounts; she later became the mascot for the browser.

On 28 November of the same year, Opera GX launched a new advertising campaign titled "Bury Boring", featuring actor and comedian Eric André smashing and burying computers not using Opera GX. The advertising campaign also included a splash screen whenever the browser is launched during the campaign with slashing sounds and André yelling out the browser's name. While well received by many of its user base, many criticized Opera GX's actions.

In 2025, Opera made an advertising campaign titled "Your Setup wants Opera GX" which had a quest on Discord that lasted until 26 November. The reward was 700 Orbs.

On 19 March 2026, Opera GX released for Linux.

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