TLDR: Opera has launched its groundbreaking Neon browser, integrating advanced AI agents to transform web browsing from a passive activity into an ‘agentic’ experience. Unveiled in late May 2025, Neon features ‘Chat,’ ‘Do,’ and ‘Make’ functions, enabling users to automate routine tasks, generate content, and interact with the web more autonomously. While initially reported with a $20 price tag and a September 30, 2025 release, official announcements indicate a May 2025 launch as a premium subscription product, with pricing details yet to be disclosed.
Oslo, Norway – Opera, the renowned Norwegian browser company, has introduced Opera Neon, a revolutionary browser designed to usher in a new era of ‘agentic browsing.’ Launched in late May 2025, Opera Neon integrates sophisticated AI agents that empower the browser to understand user intent, perform complex tasks autonomously, and even generate content, fundamentally redefining the user’s interaction with the internet. This move marks Opera’s significant bet on AI-powered browsing experiences, positioning Neon as a collaborative platform to shape what the company terms ‘Web 4o.’
Initial reports suggested a September 30, 2025, release with a $20 price point. However, official communications and subsequent news coverage confirm that Opera Neon was unveiled around May 28-29, 2025. The browser is described as a ‘premium subscription product,’ with specific pricing details yet to be publicly revealed, and early access currently available through a waitlist on operaneon.com.
At the core of Opera Neon are three distinct AI-driven functionalities:
Chat: This feature embeds a conversational AI assistant directly into the browser, allowing users to search the web, receive answers to questions, and obtain contextual summaries of the webpage they are currently viewing, without the need to switch tabs or applications. It functions similarly to established AI assistants like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.
Do (formerly ‘Browser Operator’): This agent is engineered to automate routine web tasks. It can interpret webpage structures and content to perform actions such as filling out forms, searching for travel bookings, reserving hotel rooms, or executing online purchases. Users can simply prompt Neon to undertake these tasks, and the browser will manage the workflow.
Make: Representing a significant leap in generative capabilities, the ‘Make’ function allows users to instruct Neon to create various forms of content. This includes generating code snippets, designing websites, crafting reports, or even developing games based on plain text descriptions.
Opera Neon employs a hybrid processing model to deliver these advanced features. For basic tasks, actions are processed locally within the browser, a design choice intended to enhance user privacy and security. For more complex and asynchronous workflows, particularly those involving the ‘Make’ function, Neon utilizes AI agents that operate in a virtual machine hosted in the cloud. This cloud-based processing enables projects to continue even if the user disconnects or closes their computer, with the final output delivered upon their return.
Henrik Lexow, Opera’s Senior AI Product Director, emphasized the transformative potential of this new offering, stating, “We’re at a point where AI can fundamentally change the way we use the internet and perform all sorts of tasks in the browser. Opera Neon brings this to our users’ fingertips.” He further added, “We see it as a collaborative platform to shape the next chapter of agentic browsing together with our community.” Lexow also confirmed Opera’s belief that ‘now is the time for AI agents and what Opera calls Web 4o.’
The launch of Opera Neon has been met with anticipation from industry experts. Jitendra Gupta, a technical lead and AI enthusiast, commented on LinkedIn, “Imagine your browser actually working for you instead of just waiting for commands. This feels like the start of a whole new era—Web 4.0—where our browser helps us think, create, and stay productive.”
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While Opera highlights the privacy and security measures, particularly for local task execution, some observers note that with Neon still in its beta phase, these assurances remain to be fully tested. The browser was previewed at Opera’s Browser Days 2025 event in Lisbon, Portugal, showcasing its capabilities to a select audience. Opera Neon is positioned as more than just an upgrade; it is presented as a new class of digital tool, transforming the browser from a passive mediator into an intelligent, active partner in the user’s digital life.
