How to install Opera Web Browser on Ubuntu

Opera is a well-known web browser that is widely used across a variety of platforms. Opera has a distinct advantage over other browsers such as Firefox and Chromium in that it is extension and plugin-free, whereas other browsers require additional plugins and extensions to provide integrated capabilities. It’s noted for its quick speed and built-in features like a free built-in VPN, an adblocker, and a battery saver. 

Installation of Opera Web Browser on Ubuntu

The following ways are available to install the Opera browser on your Ubuntu system which is given below:

• Install using the graphical interface
• Install Opera Web Browser from the .deb file
• Install using the snap package manager

Method 1: Install using the graphical interface

Step 1: Open the Ubuntu Software Manager from the Activities Panel.

Step 2: Search for opera-beta or opera in the search box.

Step 3: Click on the Install button to start the installation process.

Step 4: After installation is completed. Goto Activities Panel and search for Opera. We will see the browser icon, so just click on the icon to open the browser.

Step 5: We will see the following GUI after opening the applications. It verifies that the installation process is completed successfully.

Method 2: Install Opera Web Browser from the .deb file

Step 1: Go to http://www.opera.com website to download the official .deb file of the Opera browser.

Step 2: Click on the download button to get the .deb file for the Ubuntu system.

Step 3: Our downloading process has been started.

Step 4: After downloading, we need to navigate to the Downloads directory using the following command.

cd Downloads/

Step 5: Now, we will install the .deb file using the following command.

sudo apt install ./opera-stable_87.0.4390.25_amd64.deb

Step 6: After installing, run the following command in the terminal to start the application.

opera

Method 3: Install using the snap package manager

Step 1: Firstly, update the repositories using the following command.

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install the snap utility by executing the below command.

sudo apt install snapd

Step 3: Now, actually install the Opera browser by running the following command.

sudo snap install opera

Step 4: Launch the Opera browser from the Activities Panel.

Step 5: We have successfully installed the Opera browser in the Ubuntu system using snap.