Opera GX
The browser that thinks it's a gaming rig.
Opera's gaming spin-off: limit how much CPU, RAM and bandwidth the browser may use, keep Discord and Twitch in the sidebar, and skin everything in RGB.
- Engine
- Blink
- License
- Proprietary
- Runs on
- Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- Top marks
- Site compatibility, Gaming features
- Updated
- September 2026
Why it shines
- CPU / RAM / network limiters do what they say
- Discord, Twitch, Bluesky sidebar integrations
- GX Corner: game releases and deals
- Slick sound design and themes
Worth knowing
- The aesthetic is… a lot
- Same ownership and promo caveats as Opera
Origins
Opera GX belongs to The Chromium empire — descended from Opera.
Does well
Ranked in
Head to head
Scorecard
- Tracking protection0/3
- Fingerprinting resistance0/3
- Anonymity0/3
- Built-in ad blocking2/3
- Customization2/3
- Keyboard control0/3
- Built-in tools2/3
- Minimal interface0/3
- Fresh design2/3
- Classic interface0/3
- Light on resources1/3
- Raw speed2/3
- Battery efficiency0/3
- Extension ecosystem2/3
- Cross-device sync2/3
- Site compatibility3/3
- Low maintenance2/3
- Open source0/3
- Independence0/3
- Built-in AI1/3
- Gaming features3/3
- Dev tooling0/3
0–3 on each of the 22 criteria the quiz and the guides rank by. How we score.
