Make every pixel personal: Opera GX facelift lets you match your browser to your setup down to the smallest detail
Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] has launched a major update for Opera GX, its gaming-focused browser, featuring a new Underwave design language and expanded customization options. The update includes AI-powered upscaling for images and video, enhanced dark mode, and a new Multithreaded Compositor UI engine for improved performance. With over 30 million users and 8,000 community-created mods with 250 million+ downloads, Opera GX now offers deeper personalization features, allowing users to customize every aspect of their browsing experience, from interface elements to visual effects.
Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] ha lanciato un importante aggiornamento per Opera GX, il suo browser focalizzato sui giochi, che presenta un nuovo linguaggio di design Underwave e opzioni di personalizzazione ampliate. L'aggiornamento include un upscaling potenziato dall'IA per immagini e video, una modalità scura migliorata e un nuovo motore UI Multithreaded Compositor per prestazioni ottimizzate. Con oltre 30 milioni di utenti e 8.000 mod create dalla comunità con oltre 250 milioni di download, Opera GX ora offre funzionalità di personalizzazione più profonde, consentendo agli utenti di personalizzare ogni aspetto della loro esperienza di navigazione, dagli elementi dell'interfaccia agli effetti visivi.
Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] ha lanzado una importante actualización para Opera GX, su navegador centrado en videojuegos, que presenta un nuevo lenguaje de diseño Underwave y opciones de personalización ampliadas. La actualización incluye escalado de imágenes y videos impulsado por IA, un modo oscuro mejorado, y un nuevo motor UI Multithreaded Compositor para un mejor rendimiento. Con más de 30 millones de usuarios y 8,000 mods creados por la comunidad con más de 250 millones de descargas, Opera GX ahora ofrece características de personalización más profundas, permitiendo a los usuarios personalizar cada aspecto de su experiencia de navegación, desde los elementos de interfaz hasta los efectos visuales.
오페라 [NASDAQ: OPRA]는 게임 중심의 브라우저인 Opera GX에 대한 주요 업데이트를 출시했습니다. 새로운 Underwave 디자인 언어와 확장된 사용자 맞춤 설정 옵션을 도입했습니다. 이 업데이트에는 이미지와 비디오에 대한 AI 기반 업스케일링, 향상된 다크 모드, 및 개선된 성능을 위한 새로운 멀티스레드 컴포지터 UI 엔진이 포함되어 있습니다. 3천만 명 이상의 사용자와 8,000개의 커뮤니티 제작 모드가 2억 5천만 이상의 다운로드를 기록한 Opera GX는 이제 인터페이스 요소에서 시각 효과에 이르기까지 사용자 맞춤 설정 기능을 더 깊이 제공하여 사용자가 브라우징 경험의 모든 측면을 개인화할 수 있도록 합니다.
Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] a lancé une mise à jour majeure pour Opera GX, son navigateur axé sur les jeux, présentant un nouveau langage de design Underwave et des options de personnalisation élargies. La mise à jour comprend un redimensionnement amélioré par IA pour les images et vidéos, un mode sombre amélioré et un nouveau moteur d'interface utilisateur Multithreaded Compositor pour des performances optimisées. Avec plus de 30 millions d'utilisateurs et 8 000 mods créés par la communauté avec plus de 250 millions de téléchargements, Opera GX propose désormais des fonctionnalités de personnalisation plus approfondies, permettant aux utilisateurs de personnaliser chaque aspect de leur expérience de navigation, des éléments de l'interface aux effets visuels.
Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] hat ein bedeutendes Update für Opera GX, seinen spielorientierten Browser, veröffentlicht, das eine neue Underwave Designsprache und erweiterte Anpassungsoptionen bietet. Das Update umfasst KI-gestütztes Hochskalieren von Bildern und Videos, einen verbesserten Dunkelmodus und eine neue Multithreaded Compositor UI-Engine für verbesserte Leistung. Mit über 30 Millionen Nutzern und 8.000 von der Community erstellten Mods mit über 250 Millionen Downloads bietet Opera GX jetzt tiefere Personalisierungsfunktionen, die es den Nutzern ermöglichen, jeden Aspekt ihres Surferlebnisses anzupassen, von den Schnittstellenelementen bis zu den visuellen Effekten.
- Strong user base of over 30 million active users
- Robust modding community with 8,000+ mods and 250 million+ downloads
- Implementation of AI-powered technology for enhanced visual experience
- New Multithreaded Compositor UI engine for improved performance
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Insights
This product update, while comprehensive, represents an incremental improvement rather than a market-moving development for Opera. The enhanced customization features and performance upgrades are primarily focused on user experience and aesthetics, which may help retain existing users and potentially attract new ones within the gaming demographic. However, the impact on revenue and stock performance is likely to be minimal in the short term.
The most notable technical advancement is the new Multithreaded Compositor UI engine and AI-powered upscaling features, which could provide a competitive edge in browser performance. With 30 million users and 250 million+ mod downloads, Opera GX has established a solid niche market, but these improvements alone are unlikely to significantly alter the company's market position against major browser competitors.
Key Takeaways:
- Opera GX rolls out its most immersive update since its 2019 debut
- A refreshed design language and expanded modding universe takes Opera GX to a new level
- Unlocks deeper personalization options to tailor every detail to your style
"Five years ago, when we launched Opera GX, people thought we were out of our minds, even though it quickly found a devoted audience," said Maciej Kocemba, Product Director of Opera GX. "Today, Opera GX stands out as anything but a basic browser, with over 30 million users and a highly engaged community shaping its evolution. This update gives users even more ways to make the browser their own—down to the very last pixel. It's all about empowering users with unmatched control and customization".
New look for Opera GX
Opera GX brings a fresher, more immersive feel, adding new depth to every interaction. The highlight of this update is "Underwave," a design approach that gives the browser a sleek, game-inspired look, making users feel right at home. With added dimension and a dynamic new feel, navigating Opera GX is now more intuitive than ever. Built on elements gamers know and love, the updated design enhances usability without missing a beat—keeping things simple, familiar, and effortless.
To fully immerse yourself in the Underwave experience, try one of the two new hero mods: Underwave Mod or Tech Mod. Each mod amplifies the refreshed design with its own unique colors, music, and sound effects.
Change every single detail to match your setup, your mood or what you're playing
Opera GX now lets you control every detail of your browser, with more customization options than ever before. From blending seamlessly with your wallpaper to adjusting the layout and transparency of interface elements, this update gives you the freedom to shape GX to perfectly match your style and setup. Dive into the full list of features below to discover how every aspect—from interface adjustments to immersive visual effects—can be tailored to create a browsing experience that's uniquely yours.
All of these settings integrate seamlessly with Mods from the GX store, allowing you to add even more layers to your personal style. For those into modding, the latest UI features let you design your own Mods, making Opera GX more immersive and customizable than ever.
Expanded modding universe
Mods have always defined Opera GX, and with over 8,000 community-created mods and 250 million+ downloads, the modding community just keeps growing. For those new to Opera GX, mods let you completely transform the way the browser looks, sounds and behaves—from unique live wallpapers and themes to custom keyboard sounds and shaders with real-time GPU effects.
This latest update expands the modding universe even further, offering new customization options to make Opera GX truly your own. You can now personalize everything from splash screens to fonts, sidebar and desktop icons, and screenshot stickers. And with the ability to save mods as presets, switching between setups is faster than ever. Check the table below for the full list of new modding features and start exploring new ways to layer your style into every aspect of GX.
Enhanced Dark Mode and Blue Light Reduction
For long sessions or late-night browsing, Opera GX's MidnightFX shader is a must-have, reducing blue light exposure and adjusting page contrast for a gentler, eye-friendly experience. Paired with Forced Dark Mode, which applies dark mode to all web pages, these features make Opera GX ideal for low-light environments.
AI-powered upscaling for images and video
Opera GX brings unmatched visual quality enhancements to streaming and browsing with AI-powered upscaling for images and video. This advanced shader-based technology enhances clarity and detail, creating a more immersive viewing experience. For users with NVIDIA RTX graphics cards, the upscaling feature delivers even crisper detail while optimizing bandwidth, ensuring smoother performance.
Powerful UI Engine for Smooth Performance
Opera GX isn't just about style—it's built for peak performance. Powered by the new Multithreaded Compositor UI engine, the browser stays fast and responsive, even with multiple Mods and customizations running. This engine ensures that animations, shaders, and Mods perform seamlessly, giving you smooth interactions and powerful control.
With these updates, Opera GX continues its mission to make personalization effortless and enjoyable. Break free with Opera GX and explore a world of new customization options, enhanced features, and performance upgrades that redefine what a browser can be.
List of updates in Opera GX:
Update | Details |
Multithreaded Compositor New UI engine | ● Smoother and more responsive UI ● Better use of computer resources ● Ability to display more complex animations |
Underwave New design language | ● New font with over 1,200 handcrafted glyphs ● Overhaul of all browser components ● New UI design ● Enhanced depth of the screen ● New font compatibility with Latin, Cyrillic, and Greek alphabets ● New hero Mods |
New UI customization options | Start page customization: ● Interface ● Opacity ● Blur ● Elements Background ● Vignette ● Focus mode |
New Opera GX Mods | Official Mods – updated to take advantage of new capabilities. ● Splash Screens ● Fonts ● Speed dial effects ● Icons ● Stickers compatible with iMessages and WhatsApp Revamped Mods management system: ● GX Mods have now quick menu from the GX taskbar (to turn on/off all Mods categories) ● Easy way to customize browser ● Presets – store and switch between configurations with one click |
Quality of life improvements | ● Control the contrast of the UI with "Focus Mode" ● New "MidnightFX" shader with blue light reduction ● New GX Corner with content highlight ● Easy identification of tabs that are running video calls ● Tab tooltips that show page information as well as other tabs opened from the same domain |
Download Opera GX today by visiting operagx.gg/Download.
About Opera GX
Browser developed by Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA]. Since its inception in 2019, Opera GX has quickly become the browser of choice for millions of gamers seeking a more custom internet experience. Along with countless customization options including color themes, sound effects, background music, and a gaming-inspired design, GX includes CPU, RAM and Network Bandwidth limiters that make the browser less resource-hungry and leave more of the computer's resources for gaming. The browser also includes a Hot Tabs Killer feature, which lets users kill the most resource-draining tabs, and GX Cleaner to purge those old unwanted files.
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