How to Install Opera on Windows 10

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Independently tested and verified on Oct 2, 2024. Commands reproduced exactly as run.

Prerequisites

Windows 10 (fresh install or without Opera already installed)
Internet connection

This tutorial takes about 3 minutes to complete.

Before you start

Opera doesn't come pre-installed on Windows 10, so you'll need to install it. This tutorial shows the Microsoft Store method — the easiest way, since it handles updates automatically.

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store

Click the Start button (Windows icon) on your taskbar or press the Windows key on your keyboard. Type Microsoft Store in the search box and click the app icon to open it.

Screenshot of the Windows 10 desktop before opening the Microsoft Store

Step 2: Search for Opera

With the Microsoft Store open, click the Search box in the top-left corner. Type Opera and hit Enter. In the search results, locate Opera in the list.

Screenshot of Opera search results in the Microsoft Store

Step 3: Install Opera

On the Opera page, click the Install button. The Store will download and install Opera automatically.

Screenshot of the Opera page in the Microsoft Store with the Install button visible

Step 4: Wait for installation to finish, then close the Store

Wait for the installation to complete. Once the status changes to indicate the install is done, exit the Microsoft Store and close the window.

Screenshot of the Microsoft Store showing Opera installation complete

Step 5: Open Opera from the Start menu and create shortcuts

Hit the Start button and look for Opera under "Recently added" in the Start menu.

To make Opera easier to access, you can create shortcuts: left-click and hold the Opera icon, then drag it onto your desktop. You can also drag it down onto the taskbar to pin it there.

Screenshot of the Start menu showing Opera under "Recently added" with shortcut creation in progress

Step 6: Open Opera to confirm the install

Click on Opera (from the Start menu, desktop shortcut, or taskbar pin) to launch it. You should now see the Opera browser window open — the install is complete.

Screenshot of the Opera browser window after first launch

That's it — you now have Opera installed and ready to use on your fresh Windows 10 installation.

FAQ

Try refreshing the Store page (click the refresh icon in the Store's top bar) and searching again. Sometimes the Store's index is slow to pick up new listings. You can also search for "Opera GX" (the gaming variant) and navigate to the regular Opera browser from there, since both are published by the same company. If Opera still doesn't show up, check that your Windows 10 region is supported — Opera is available in most countries but a few regions may not have it in the Store catalog.

The video shows Opera appearing under "Recently added" in the Start menu right after install. If you don't see it there, press the Windows key and start typing "Opera" — Windows 10's search will find it regardless. You can also browse the full app list by clicking "All apps" in the Start menu and scrolling to "O" for Opera. Once you find it, follow the steps in the tutorial to drag it to your desktop or pin it to the taskbar so it's easier to find next time.

Yes — you can download Opera directly from opera.com and run the installer. However, the Microsoft Store version updates automatically through Windows Update, which means you'll always have the latest version without manually checking for updates. The Store version is the recommended approach for most users. If you install from the website instead, you'll need to manually download and run a new installer whenever Opera releases an update.

Open the Microsoft Store, search for Opera, and go to its Store page. If the button now says "Uninstall" instead of "Install" or "Get", click it to remove Opera. Alternatively, go to Windows Settings > Apps > Apps & features, find Opera in the list, and click Uninstall.

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