Opera Neon
by Opera
Opera Neon is an AI-focused web browser from Opera that uses agentic features to research topics, generate content, and perform browser-based tasks. Access began through a waitlist and later expanded to a paid subscription.
Why Abandoned
Opera’s official Neon website currently presents the product as available through a paid subscription, while Opera’s product and investor pages document its 2025 launch and subsequent rollout.
🩺 Health Signals
- HTTP Status
- 200
- Response
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- SSL
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- Confidence
- 94%
- Domain expires
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- Last content change
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- Last tweet
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- API status
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📅 Timeline
Opera Neon announced
Opera introduced Neon as an agentic AI browser and opened a waitlist for early access.
Early access rollout begins
Opera began inviting selected waitlist users to use Neon through a subscription offering.
Global availability announced
Opera announced that Neon was available globally without a waitlist as a premium subscription product.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opera Neon?
Opera Neon is Opera’s agentic AI browser. It combines web browsing with AI capabilities intended to research information, generate content, and carry out multi-step tasks in the browser.
Is Opera Neon available now?
Yes. Opera announced global availability without a waitlist on January 28, 2026. The official website presents Neon as a paid subscription product.
How much does Opera Neon cost?
Opera announced a subscription price of $19.90 per month at global launch. Pricing can change, so prospective subscribers should confirm the current amount on the official website.
How is Opera Neon different from the regular Opera browser?
Neon is positioned as a premium, AI-native browser centered on agentic workflows. Opera’s regular browsers also include AI features, but Neon is designed around autonomous task execution, research, and content creation.
Who makes Opera Neon?
Opera Neon is developed by Opera, the browser company behind Opera One, Opera GX, and Opera Mini. Opera first announced the current AI-focused Neon product in May 2025.