Opera is a multi-platform web browser that has been quite famous in the browser market for many years. Although based on Chromium, it differs from other Chromium based web browsers due to its super advanced user interface, advanced features, multiple customization options, safer browsing and so on. So, if you are already an Opera user or want to use it, you can check out this complete guide to installing and managing extensions in the Opera browser.
The Opera browser is also known to be faster and more secure than Google Chrome in terms of privacy. In addition, the Opera browser has many advanced features and customization options that you can easily use. It includes theme colors, wallpapers, sidebar options, VPN, ad blocking controls, and more.
Here we will discuss installing and managing extensions in the Opera browser, which can be useful enough to perform many tasks without any additional effort. So let’s dive into the brief details and then step by step.
What are web browser extensions?
Browser extensions are a type of add-on, or you can say built-in applications that can be installed or uninstalled in a specific web browser from its online store interface. These extensions or add-ons can work like a charm depending on your usage or need in many ways to improve your productivity.
As already mentioned, these extensions offer additional features such as productivity tools, news and weather portals, social media add-ons, games, etc. These extensions are programs based on web technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Thus, they are really useful and enhance the browsing experience.
How to install and manage extensions in the Opera browser
You can open the extensions page by clicking the Extensions icon (cube icon) at the bottom of the sidebar.
Alternatively, you can navigate the extensions page through the main menu by following these steps.
To open the Opera extensions page on Windows or Linux:
- Open the Opera browser and go to the Opera icon menu.
- In the “Extensions”section, click “Extensions”or press the hotkeys Ctrl+Shift+E.
To open the Opera extensions page on Mac:
- Launch the Opera browser.
- Click “View”on the toolbar.
- Then click “Show Extensions”or press the hotkeys ⌘+Shift+E.
1. Add extensions to Opera
To install extensions from the Google Chrome Web Store in Opera, follow these steps:
- You must first download and install Install Opera Browser from here.
- Now open a browser and navigate to the Opera add-ons store page.
- Click on the extension and select “Add to Opera”.
- The selected extension will be installed in the Opera browser.
2. Add Chrome extensions to Opera
If you don’t find any particular extension on the Opera add-ons store page, you can try using the Google Chrome extension for Opera by following these steps.
- Just go to the Chrome Web Store using this link.
- Find the desired extension and click “Add to Opera”.
- A pop-up window will appear to confirm the installation.
- So, click “Add Extension”and wait for it to be added to Opera.
This is how you can easily install extensions or add-ons for the Opera browser, either from Opera’s own add-on store or through the Chrome Web Store, respectively.
3. Manage extensions in Opera
Now, if you want to manage installed extensions in Opera browser such as disabling or removing extensions, you can follow the steps below.
- Open the Opera browser.
- Now click on the “Extensions”option in the toolbar.
- If the Extensions option is not enabled, you can try enabling it by clicking on the three dots icon in the bottom corner.
- You will then find all the extensions installed on your Opera browser.
- If you want to disable any extension, click the “Disable”radio button.
- To remove an extension, click Remove for the specific extension.
This way you can actually manage extensions in the Opera browser. You can comment below for any doubts.