Update Opera - how to do it

Opera is a Norwegian browser that has become a major competitor to the top dogs Firefox, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge in recent years. This is due to several advantages that Opera offers. To avoid problems and security vulnerabilities, it is important to update the browser regularly.

How to update Opera

The Opera browser comes in different versions. Regardless of which one you choose, it is necessary to update it regularly. Opera has different update cycles depending on the version. The stable version is updated once or twice a month. The beta version, on the other hand, receives weekly updates. If you use "Opera Developer", then you will also receive daily releases. Make sure to update the browser as soon as an update is available. This is necessary to fix bugs and close security holes.

1. Start Opera on your computer and click on the "Opera" icon to open the menu.
2. Then click on the "Update & Restore" option at the very bottom. If, on the other hand, you are using a Mac, then click on "Opera" at the top of the menu bar. Here you will also find the item "Update & Recovery".
3. After that, a window will open and it will search for available updates. Alternative klicken Sie auf „Auf Updates prüfen“.
4. Sobald ein Update gefunden wurde, können Sie es über die entsprechende Schaltfläche aktualisieren. Anschließend wählen Sie „Jetzt neu starten“, um die Installation des Updates abzuschließen.