We decided it’s high time their users got access to an excellent alternative browser with a unique set of features they’ll find both useful and fun,” said Stefan Stjernelund, product manager of Opera for Android.

Opera for Chromebook is based on Opera Browser for Android but with 'custom-made optimizations that deliver a full-fledged laptop experience while maintaining all of its unique features.' “Chromebooks, with their user-friendly interface and touchscreens, are excellent devices for people’s everyday needs.

Today, Opera announced that its web browser is now 'optimized for Chromebooks.' Although it's based on Chromium, the same open source browser project that Google's Chrome is based on, Opera has a lot of features not found in Chrome, such as a free VPN, built-in messengers, an ad-blocker, cookie dialog blocker, and color themes.

Opera isn't the biggest web browser on the market in terms of market share, but it's one of the oldest web browsers still in development. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Readers like you help support XDA Developers.

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