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Opera is expanding its presence in AI-driven software with its latest innovation, Opera Neon. It is a browser designed to automate online workflows using advanced AI agents. The company made the announcement on May 27, 2025. Opera Neon is currently accessible only through an invite-only option. It will be subscription-based upon full release.
Opera Neon introduces a sidebar with three powerful buttons, ‘Chat’, ‘Do’, and ‘Make’. Each button is designed to manage different types of user interactions:
‘Chat’ offers a conversational assistant. It can summarize pages, answer questions, and provide web search assistance directly within the browser.
‘Do’ is powered by Opera’s Browser Operator AI agent. It is capable of handling day-to-day browser tasks like filling out forms or managing bookings. It can also navigate sites without user intervention.
‘Make’ lets users create websites, games, code snippets, and written reports using simple text prompts. These tasks are run through a cloud-based virtual machine, enabling Neon to execute multiple jobs simultaneously, even when the browser is offline.
While Chat and Do buttons work locally in the browser for real-time tasks and privacy, Make utilizes cloud processing. The latter handles complex requests like building websites or generating creative content. This design allows users to queue up multiple tasks, leave their browser, and return to completed projects.
Opera has not yet announced the cost. The company did confirm that it will be a paid product. Thus, targeting users who need serious automation support built directly into their browser.
Opera isn’t alone in this browser AI race. The Browser Company previewed an agent-based browser in December 2024. Meanwhile, Google is actively building its own AI features for search and productivity. With tech giants in the mix, Opera's early mover advantage hinges on how well its AI agents perform in real-world usage.
Opera Neon is a bold step toward a future where browsers are platforms for creation and automation. If it lives up to the hype, Neon could redefine how we interact with the internet. Until then, all eyes are on Opera as it prepares for the official rollout of this AI-first browser.
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