Yes, Opera GX Still Sucks: Re-Reviewing this Evil Browser

[@cythism8106]

At this point, the only way to not have your data stolen on the internet is to get off of the internet.

[@JameyJoeshuaOfficial]

cant say the same when theres time where the global got lock down 😓😒

[@JameyJoeshuaOfficial]

dont get me wrong tho, i still agree ur speech

[@nasriq]

your data is already compromised the day you're born

[@Z3r0Sk83r]

There's ways to *minimize* your data being stolen, but yes. You have to be on top of it constantly and ALWAYS read your ToS agreements!

[@someoneelse4811]

Not stolen as much as you used a "free" website and got upset when you realized you paid.

[@DANI_EXXTACY]

I find it baffling that a browser “built for gaming” takes such a massive hit on ur computer’s performance and that’s the biggest reason i don’t use it anymore

[@duccc]

"built for gaming"? more like "make you gaming experience worse". I'll take steam built-in browser any day over this

[@jesuschrist711]

tbh a lot of search engines are so heavy its ridiculous. edge is supposed to be light but yet it has my pc with 1-3 year old parts stuttering with three tabs its ridiculous. i remember being able to not watch the tab count and still be fairly smooth as long is wasnt video tabs

[@moonasha]

literally all you need is firefox with a tab discarding addon (basically unloads/puts to sleep tabs that aren't being used) for "gaming" performance. Opera GX is such a scam.

[@DJstarrfish]

@@jesuschrist711 There's a reason every web browser out there is a Chromium reskin - making a new web browser is on the same scale of complexity and funding as re-making all the software needed to get an F-16 in the sky. Modern web browsers are effectively their own operating system now. Really heavyweight, really slow, really terrible operating systems. Did you know there's an entire standard for your web browser to use VR goggles? There's also one for using Bluetooth, USB, Xbox 360 controllers, etc. Has any web developer drafting these standards stopped to ask: does _anyone_ want a web page to do this? I did a back-of-the-napkin calculation: W3C, the organization responsible for web standards, has written about _11 million words_ worth of standards, and that is only counting the actual, de jure standards, not commonly-used extensions or recommended drafts or anything. You could fit the latest standard for (the famously convoluted and feature-creep-prone) C++ _and_ War and Peace into that many words, and have room to spare. It really doesn't help either that Google effectively has a monopoly on how the web looks and feels now, since it's so impossible to make a new web browser from the ground-up that people have just been forking Chromium. The closest "competitor" to Chrome is Firefox, and Mozilla would rather lay off all their competent engineers and pat themselves on the back for evangelizing Rust to non-engineers than keep up with Google.

[@Lambda_Ovine]

real a browser is open all the time and if you care about gaming performance the thing should have as low of a footprint as possible

[@VNR_clips]

Bro pulled a 50% dislike rate just by trying to protect people

[@Totallynotmwa]

and they dont listen lol

[@bull_technology]

Oh well...

[@aliauthblue]

chinese government dislike botting

[@llllllXllllll]

Why the heck YouTub is deleting my comments whenever I criticize Chi*ese gov.

[@aeyde]

it's 2%

[@Caphalem]

I think that people misunderstand the "value your privacy" statement. It doesn't mean that they will make sure your privacy is safe, it means that they understand the price value of it which usually leads to them happily selling it to someone. Also, anyone who understand browsers and how websites work, would never use it as their main browser.

[@Joestir243]

You're not at all wrong, but there should definitely also be attention drawn to the manipulative practice of implying that they keep your data safe. When they say they "value your privacy", they're not directly lying, but it can be taken very similarly to somebody saying they value you, or otherwise, they care about you, and the connotation behind that is fairly positive; "this person values me, that means they're fond of me (or any other positive takeaway)". So naturally, one who doesn't look farther than surface level would interpret "we value your privacy" as just corporate talk for "we keep your stuff safe", when in actuality, they're collecting your data for their own purposes. Are they lying? No. Does that mean that their statement isn't inherently deceitful? Also no. For them to feel the need to incorporate a statement as double-faced as that as a big part of their entire brand image should be a big, red, blaring alarm to not trust that browser

[@eg_Fishlord]

a nitpick you missed is that 90% of people will have no idea what to put the resource limiters on

[@bull_technology]

Indeed. I suppose if only 10% of your user base uses a feature, and knows how it works, that truly is the definition of a gimmick

[@theheatstun]

I found out that the limiters turn off on their own when you close opera, as if it is an option you don't want always on.

[@MoldyAF]

@@theheatstunyeah that’s so annoying

[@Cheeto-glop]

@@MoldyAF theres a option to make it not do that pretty sure

[@hikkamorii]

@@bull_technology ironically, I'd imagine people who need this feature probably won't be using it in the first place

[@3_14pie]

shitty product: 😴 shitty product but _gamer_ edition™: 🤯

[@blockoboi5941]

The RGB lights 🤯🤯🤯

[@EddyOver9000]

Wow! 🤯🤩

[@showoofity50]

I've found it pretty useful

[@bv2662]

​@@showoofity50🚬🧐🧐🧐🥸🇨🇳🇨🇳

[@dioniscaraus6124]

​@@showoofity50It's either worthless garbage or features that exist in chrome

[@_dankRITZ]

I got a opera GX ad when I clicked on here 💀

[@DaemonSimon]

XD

[@Newb1eProgrammer]

They want him to stop kicking opera in the face

[@volcano.mitchell]

SAME 💀

[@thetriathigamer1544]

Same lmao

[@JuhoSprite]

I got a mariokart ad :((

[@zensomething1294]

Honestly, the most problematic and suspicious thing about Opera and Opera GX at the moment is just how few videos are available discussing the browser's bad side in any depth. I tried to find more about it recently and all I could find was less than 10, before continuing to scroll down only brought up completely unrelated videos.

[@jsbfe9395]

Yes, it is very suspicious that people like Opera GX. Very problematic.

[@FlantisFroggu]

I don't think so, youtube search results are just always terrible

[@UndercoverDog]

People install a "gaming" browser without questioning why its promoted literally everywhere - a browser. And then they dislike videos pointing out its spyware.

[@Take19797]

Arent all browsers are as such?

[@dissidius13]

regular internet explorer isnt. but it's slow tho​@@Take19797

[@pizzabossxd]

@@Take19797when was the last time u saw a youtuber sponsor google chrome, or microsoft edge, or an ad for firefox? they dont promote their browsers because people already use them, i believe this is what OP meant, not saying that these browsers dont have their own shady tactics already... but opera gx is just known to be controversial and criticized by many youtubers for its shady background and practices, including the twitch incident it had, i cant say more about it, you can look it up online.

[@pocoraven]

@Take19797 ungoogled-chromium & (hardened) firefox aren't spyware.

[@jamescswindell5302]

@@pocoraven Meaning there's no data collection on the site at all?

[@SBR_2027]

I stopped using it and uninstralled it, and the very next day, I was flooded with scam messages and scammers approaching me on various different website. So yes, it not only 99% sold my info, but also many other security concerned stuff like locations, passwords and stuff

[@bull_technology]

Wow, unreal!

[@GoldenAgain]

I've seen several other people say the exact same thing. It's almost like they're selling people's info out of spite

[@fr34k09]

sounds like a meme cause I had the browser and an opera account, I uninstalled it and deleted the account after like months and nothing else happened, only when Brave browser used the bat coin and then my dumb but tried to cash out but couldn't cause I ended up not trusting Gemini and then that site got breached and you can expect what happened next. At least I use more than one email and don't reuse passwords cause that'd be a nightmare

[@greenwiener]

Imma be honest the only reason im still on opera GX is cuz any other browser doesnt have the workspace functionality. I tried Brave, and it was great, but im just so used to workspaces I cant live without it.

[@thel3218]

@@greenwiener Every browser has tab groups

[@GeorgeNoiseless]

The old Opera Software, back when it was an exclusively Norwegian company was a huge innovator in the Browser space. Browser Tabs? Their idea! Integrated manual ad block feature, tiny resource-light browser for low end devices, integrated TTS... But just being good doesn't win you the browser war -- you have to be the one that sets the page compatibility standards! The true idealistic successor of "old Opera" is Vivaldi. The only browser with an engine whose features aren't dictated by Google -- Firefox.

[@meneldal]

They're definitely using the goodwill from the name and the reputation it once had.

[@_unknown_guy]

Firefox is an ad company now... Want to know more about Firefox, go watch Lunduke. Also Google is default search engine in FF so one could say it is directly sponsored by Googles money. Was Opera user from like version 7 to 12, now Vivaldi user is my main.

[@ethandrake5380]

Isn't Firefox receiving millions from Google though?

[@GeorgeNoiseless]

@@ethandrake5380 Mozilla has been getting most (~80%) of its revenue from Google in exchange for keeping it the default search engine, yes. Firefox's existence may also play a role in keeping anti-monopoly scrutiny on the down low as a bonus.

[@_unknown_guy]

@@ethandrake5380 it is - google default search brings them cash. Also they recently bough ad company.

[@UltravioletArts]

I actually really like the sidebar and UI, and although it uses more memory I find that it runs much more smoothly than other browsers, but with all the potential security problems am thinking about making the switch. What is recommended these days?

[@DetectiveSquarepants]

Brave browser which also has a sidebar.

[@KABIGON4445]

If your concern is privacy then it doesn't matter what you choose. Privacy is a myth. All companies steal your data, they just don't tell you. Also the brave browser has been in a crypto scam or something

[@KaizCh]

They really think that sponsoring every youtuber on the planet and a cute anime vtuber girl could save them from the shit show that is the company runs opera.

[@Totallynotmwa]

agree

[@xyani1de]

for the average consumer it really does, unfortunately. If their influencer use it, then it's absolutely the best.

[@JameyJoeshuaOfficial]

true, vtuber or not, i still not using that web browser & i will never be as the final step

[@KaizCh]

its absolutely disgusting that people can watch her knowing that the company behind opera is scummy as shit. i will gladly give my info to the US gov but NEVER China.

[@Juzevs]

omg but they have a social media twitter guy thats so funny and so relatable!!! This billion dollar corporation is so funny and relatable to us young kids!

[@LuigiStar31]

why are these videos showing up months later after i download the damn thing 🤦

[@beeflmaoo]

youtube algorithm go boom boom

[@Phrixys]

Honestly

[@ahfa2010]

because this video wasn’t made months ago

[@POzzzzzz]

First review was made YEARS ago

[@nooby5549]

@@ahfa2010he said months AFTER he downloads it.

[@MrLlama-dm5eh]

Counterpoint: I play Valorant, so China already has all of my information

[@SomeOne-ph1gw]

@HarambaeXelonmuskfans piss*

[@Totallynotmwa]

toxic ahh game

[@dxcvvxd]

stop playing??? either way its just csgo for cringy kids who think they better

[@JJCat-r4q]

@@dxcvvxd real but this was sarcasm

[@9shedd]

Not a flex but ok

[@mintydevil7982]

regarding the keyboard sounds, the reason is the same as the cars having an entire sound system that simulates engine noise: comfort.

[@FoxyAnimater]

The fact that the penguin's operating system doesn't even have a native build of Opera GX for it should say something. Mostly because if it ain't there then there is something really concerning that security experts would catch immediately and completely shut the entire operation down.

[@volcano.mitchell]

Hmmmmm

[@endoxidev]

agreed, no Linux build is concerning.

[@Totallynotmwa]

Maybe because most linux uses are usually privacy focused and they know most linux users wont download it

[@user-sb5vt8iy5q]

how would "security experts" shut the entire operation down? Software like discord that is proprietary, partly owned by china, and confirmed to phone-home is literally on every distro, why should operaGX not be? I'm not defending opera here tho, it's a garbage browser

[@Sykxezn]

So that's why a good bit of games with anti cheat don't support linux

[@rainbowzzzplayzzz]

Once got a virus on my computer that messed up a lot of settings and files but most annoyingly downloaded and locked Opera as my default browser. I will never use something that a virus wants me to have. Firefox always (which also has a mini-player and screenshot tool)

[@castielchieng7475]

Firefox is still the superior browser, I love the add-ons they have.

[@_Drakkonnen]

Idk about Opera's screenshot tool, but Firefox one's fantastic, it catches the HTML elements.

[@fabuxverchatura]

i never have more than 2 tabs open i don't get it why your house explodes because of it

[@MangroveLord]

thorium is literallythe best browser, and all the features opera has are just extensions you can install on any browsr.

[@SunnyDmanjan]

@@MangroveLord whats thorium i know abt alot of browsers but i have no idea what that it

[@gamere80]

I remember uninstalling Opera GX, then all of my accounts getting broken into. For legal reasons I am not acussing Opera of anything, BUT I think that they sold my info on the black market, after uninstalling GX. REMEMBER that that is just a theory... A WHY OPERA GX IS TERRIIIIIIIIIIIIBLE theory

[@volcano.mitchell]

My brother uses it 💀

[@Sehajthehedgehog]

Wait that happened to me too but i didn't think about opera gx when it happened your onto something

[@sweetsweetkhajoor]

thats wild

[@Totallynotmwa]

@@volcano.mitchell My friends use opera gx

[@Totallynotmwa]

Thank god i never downloaded it i have been using brave for years switched to vivaldi and then librewolf

[@orenges]

"Opera doesn't have any options to automatically clear history or anything like that. Only entries older than 3 months get deleted." Who is the fucking prison worthy degen that thought that was a good idea?

[@BlueFoxProductions]

8:35 Opera GX still has the bookmarks bar, but its disabled by default.

[@bull_technology]

Indeed it does

[@MozzarellaWizard]

Why would they disable it by default??

[@sweetsweetkhajoor]

every browser has it disabled by default

[@JayTheComputerGuy]

@@sweetsweetkhajoorthat is just objectively false…

[@sweetsweetkhajoor]

@@JayTheComputerGuy no i mean its enabled but only on homepage

[@HoaxTalks]

Is it wrong of me to be watching while on opera gx?

[@DaTrainMan]

Yes it is.

[@aleagamer]

Yes

[@pamplemoo]

The Chinese government is coming for you

[@misteldrutel6632]

No, it's exactly opposite. This video is made for opera users, so yall at least know what it's doing

[@pamplemoo]

The CCP is coming for you

[@Chuck_vs._The_Comment_Section]

The incognito mode make me feel so safe, like Homelander was standing next to me!!!

[@cat_supernova2242]

Uhm. Incognito mode on opera is likely not safe. Also, Having homelander standing right next to someone would probably make them feel unsafe…

[@phillemon7664]

@@cat_supernova2242 I think that's the joke

[@Ikxi]

@@cat_supernova2242 Homelander isn't the "nicest" super-"hero"

[@Pyrodiac]

​@@cat_supernova2242Hey Google, define "sarcasm"

[@PLASTICBOTTLECAP_OSC]

@@cat_supernova2242congratulations you just found out the joke! 🎉🎉

[@hamburger_eatspie]

7:15 this is where mods come in, I have a mod enabled that changes my keyboard sounds to doug doug screaming.

[@BiggestBrother]

probably screaming because of the divorce

[@juckie]

@@BiggestBrother or because he is bald.

[@flarflecakes]

i get majority of these arguments, but idk. i’d much rather you dig into the actual maliciousness of opera gx than dig into it’s ui. i feel like “it’s hideous” isn’t much of a good display of the faults of opera. majority of the video is just complaining about the small stuff within the actual browser that’s meant to be customised. it just seems like bad faith.

[@evanboeckler9610]

he mentioned that he made a previous video that also reviewed gx, idk if he goes into it there. he said at the beginning that he was going to be revieing the browser on the merits of design and features so that seems beyond scope

[@flarflecakes]

@@evanboeckler9610 i’ll give that one a watch, but overall this seems less like a review more of a complaining vid. still unsure, i do want to be proven wrong

[@solarcoat6269]

​@@flarflecakes i felt the same here, the video its supposed to be a review, so we kind of expect a neutral review, not that opinion reviews are wrong, but its kinda disappointing 😕

[@voteforfire]

I mean yeah, he says "why" but I say "why not?" Features are convinient enough for me and it's better that they're built into the browser, I enjoy the customization and don't really mind the UI but I'm definitely curious about the malicious intentions behind the company

[@hikkamorii]

@@voteforfire because it bloats the browser. It's fine if you enjoy these features, but many of them available on different non-sus browsers like floorp.

[@binuxuser]

Sponsorships for Opera GX are so funny to me. It never gets old seeing people clearly repeating some corporate fluff about how all these idiotic features aren't plainly pointless and instead trying to spin them as cool or good somehow.

[@lordlopikong6940]

Better to have cool than plain like the lag fest of chrome and Firefox

[@omega97hyper24]

​@@lordlopikong6940yeah,the creator of this video deleted my comment making clear and concise arguments against it.

[@rayganparksmitchell]

"Thank you to Opera GX for sponsoring this video." Incorrect! KZbinrs who get sponsored by Opera GX should not thank them for sponsoring their videos, as Opera GX is spyware, so therefore they shouldn't thank Stupid Opera GX for sponsoring their video.

[@atticuscooperjaggard6630]

I think the idea of setting emojis to specific tabs and having the minimize tabs is honestly really innovative and should be introduced to other browsers

[@thearousedeunuch]

I really like those features.

[@QuestionabIeStudios]

Opera GX is the definition of that one "wannabe gamer" kid.

[@beeflmaoo]

and also chinese spyware

[@alfredlordtennyson5464]

And chrome is the definition of wanna be dumb so I can hog your system!

[@yanim8s350]

​@@alfredlordtennyson5464are you defending chrome or opera bc this comment doesn't read smoothly

[@vmiki888]

@@yanim8s350 both sucks.

[@RandomIdiotWithWifi]

​@@vmiki888if both suck what do you use exactly?

[@chaosgirleva]

I just can't really take the privacy concerns seriously when it really just boils down to, "they're doing what American companies do BUT THEY'RE CHINESE SO ITS BAD"

[@chaosgirleva]

Also its probably relevant to your specific specs but personally when just doing basic web browsing even without limiters Opera GX is significantly less intense in CPU and RAM than chrome on my system, it only starts to rack up when actually using those bloat features that you can completely ignore Edit: tho yes just having it open on the home page haven't opened anything it does use more than chrome on the home page haven't opened anything, but as soon as I load a page chrome just skyrockets and opera barely moves

[@loadingerror9975]

yeah. its even a bonus for me. china isnt going to actually be able to do anything to me with my info

[@jerryjerry648]

shut up chinese sleeper agent

[@MaquiaveoNose]

This morning i got a virus after accidentally cliking a pop up torrent ad, guess what browser was downloaded and set as default browser without my consent? Also someone tried entering my steam account right after uninstalling it, opera sucks dude

[@chaosgirleva]

@@MaquiaveoNose this doesn't really say a lot about the opera themselves tho, they use affiliate links, where they sponsor someone and if someone uses their link to download opera they get paid, it's significantly more likely that that's where that came from then opera themselves, it is a risk created by using affiliate marketing for a software tho Good Game Empire is another good example of this despite being a legit company their affiliate advertising program means that you frequently end up getting a good games empire shortcut (which leads to the actual game) when you get malware

[@samiiiyusufff]

So, if I had "Xi Jin Ping looks like Winnie the Pooh" in my Opera GX search history, there's a chance for the Chinese government to see it and send military after me?

[@CyShards]

lol he really does tho

[@samiiiyusufff]

@@CyShards I agree

[@MCCamels]

No theres not a chance... ITS GUARANTEED!

[@gamere80]

Yes, uninstall GX, then change continents

[@LazyLoonz]

If they do then china go boom becuase if a foreign nation attacks a other foreign nation's people it will be counted as a war

[@EggSingularity]

not me watching this while using opera 💀

[@FcoEnriquePerez]

Unless you are a woke troll like their social media CMs, there's no point on using that thing

[@AlanNoNamePlayer]

@@FcoEnriquePerez Many KZbin make children use it, I have seen it even in my family.

[@PumpkinDude314]

@@FcoEnriquePerez i just like the style personally everything is subjective after all

[@AllBright4444YT]

I'm on opera gx... I haven't finished the video, but I personally love it since it helps me in so many ways. it has a fake but useful vpn, isn't slow like chrome, and it feels more comfortable than chrome. I'm going to finish the video now and see how much my opinion changes..

[@AllBright4444YT]

ok. I finished.... I am slightly concerned about my privacy now, but I still like Opera because it doesn't make my pc heat or slow down as much as when I use edge or chrome, the ad block works just fine for me (except when sites like KZbin want it off), hey, why you you guys hate the keyboard sounds? me and my viewers find it satisfying!!! I already turned off whoosh sounds so that's no problem for me, the design doesn't bother me, also nobody mentioned that almost all browsers actually already have some kind of miniplayer (right click the video twice to enable picture to picture) but I prefer opera's since it's easier to use, I've known the vpn isn't really a vpn for a while, but it still encrypts and protects my data. I can't pay for a good vpn yet, so I'm fine with opera's fake vpn. The video only said it's a proxy service that tanks the network service, but it still does a good enough job of protecting my privacy for my standards.

[@theConcernedWyvern]

I've been considering switching back to firefox, partly cause I don't use 99% of the features in Opera GX and I thought I was noticing performance hits I didn't have before. Personally, I like the clicky sounds, but they aren't enough to justify me using the browser when I honestly just enjoy firefox's simplicity a lot more. Not to mention the privacy and security it provides and how transparent they are. I find myself aggravated everytime Opera touts an update, as it just feels so corporate, like they want me to buy something. As a bonus, the firefox logo is super badass.

[@spezkko]

if you wanna use firefox try librewolf

[@Wol-gx6qj]

Use betterfox script with firefox it makes it much faster and more private Let me know if u have any doubts i'll help you with setting it up

[@crazierchimp]

you should switch to firefox! it's the only major browser excluding ios's safari not built on chromium (like chrome or edge) and continues adblock support even after the whole youtube anti-adblock debacle. for that i recommend ublock origin

[@humanhuman7280]

no dont opera gx will be sad if you wont give it your ip adress

[@MicrowavedCaprisun.0]

​@@humanhuman7280 legit every browser in existence uses your ip address

[@cakeistheplace7327]

5:48 I really do have to mention this section of the video was overlooked and I find most of Opera's newer features and sidebar features useful like usually for a while i have been able to keep up to date with almost every free Epic Games or GOG release for the past like 2 years, aswell as even in the event of Fallout London's release its displayed on this GX corner as an advertised mod bringing imo more news and and overlook to that on a broader scale now for recent games, so obviously i think there's some innovation thought within it

[@warmwater8498]

I was happily using Opera GX until it up and just broke on me one day. It was working fine earlier, and then bam, I couldn't even open it. I had to use bing to reinstall Chrome and then proceeded to very gladly purge that useless mf from my computer.

[@floreroafloreril1458]

Remember to change your passwords though. Mfers will just sell your data if they can't keep building their profile on you.

[@VoidHxnter]

I had the same experience with nearly every other browser I've installed. It's not just an opera problem in my experience. Firefox straight up wouldn't work, Chromium memory leaked every time I opened it (I still have no idea how that happened honestly), only thing that I haven't had a problem with was Edge.

[@Kurikaeshiso]

This happen to me as well it just broke I only liked it because of the customize themes and stuff It had so much customize things but then one day it broke then I found out about Vivaldi and started using it to this day I still use Vivaldi

[@southsouthsouthside]

It tends to happen with chromium browsers, i regularly switch between chrome beta and firefox because of this

[@josephteller9715]

@@VoidHxnter Thats because Microsoft Windows 11 BREAKS other browsers on purpose. Even installing any other browser than M$ is a horrible pain under 11 and they try to discourage their use at every step and long afterwards. M$ sabotageware.

[@Aey543]

to this day i refuse to download it no matter how many ads i see

[@UnoriginalBro]

it feels like its one of those SUPER GAMER MOUSE 500+ BUTTONS, type of thing

[@UnrealOptimist]

Im scared to uninstall it

[@NineGenaizys]

​@@UnrealOptimistwhat do I do? I downloaded and installed it, i'm scared to uninstall it

[@The_Real_SmolOrTem]

​@@NineGenaizys you can uninstall it, just Remove all the Files and watch a video on how to remove .opera that appears in download folder (shows up on other profiles too and you need hidden folders enabled, removing all the files fixes Ccleaner not showing a Ghost Opera/Opera GX)

[@horror_man915]

my ass is scared to uninstall it now

[@KingCheckOut]

I stopped using Opera GX Christmas of last year, and the reason I uninstalled it was around December of 2023, for some reason weird dark pixels started showing up for some reason while using Opera GX, now this pixels always showed up either while clicking into a website, or signing in my accounts, the biggest red flag and what made me uninstalled it was when I made my Window Security very strict, the moment I did that and the day following, it kept on warning me about the OperaGX file on my system. Very recently, 6 months after uninstalling Opera GX, I just found out that there were still Opera GX files hiding, and it was storing and making new temp files with who knows what.

[@bull_technology]

It really is exceedingly disgusting how GX treats its users once they decide to leave. I've gotten several other comments similar to this, and indeed on my machine I noticed portions of GX playing around after I installed--nasty.

[@ViSogno]

that sounds scary what the hell

[@ChuckThat]

this just seems really untrue and you’re just feeding into opera gx hate. like i dont like it but i feel like you’re just saying this

[@KingCheckOut]

@@ChuckThat I'm just wanting to bring up my experience with Opera GX

[@ChuckThat]

@@KingCheckOut sounds extremely unbelievable

[@florencafilms]

I think this is an important video in that it makes people aware of the possible dangers/downsides of using Opera, but it also doesn't address why people actually want to use it. The sidebar is an absolute game changer for me, as well as the different contexts it provides. I get to have a "home" workspace where I keep all my emails open, then a "fun" workspace where I chill, a "videos" workspace where I keep the lists of videos I want to watch... And the frequently accessed stuff, like messaging services is always accessible on any space. For someone who uses a lot of tabs like me this is a HUGE benefit. You've convinced me that dropping Opera is a good idea, but not shown me any other software that would provide similar benefits. Could I get stuff like sidebar workspaces with chrome add-ons?

[@theSoberSobber]

vivaldi.

[@Valid23452]

Opera GX was advertized to me a while ago as a browser with low maintinance and good features. When I lowered the performances on Opera GX I saw little to no change for the performance. I ended up just going back to chrome as it clearly was missleading.

[@bull_technology]

And I think misleading is a great word. Opera certainly is misleading all around

[@AveragePDGamer]

doesnt chrome eat up ram like a pig? I feel like safari would be a better choice tbh

[@WaltyLeOttre]

For me Opera works much better than Chrome, but i think i should back to firefox

[@steadfastwolf2159]

​@gameringdudeguy1126 chrome doesn't like to unload pages, which is it's local issue.

[@FizzDoesContent]

@@AveragePDGamer Yes it does. That's why I use GX. It only use about 1.5 to 2GB ram while Chrome uses more than 4GB for the same amount of tabs open.

[@ankyie7544]

Ngl, the best thing about Opera GX is its marketing team.

[@joj3403]

The twitter manager is funny as hell

[@lRAQl]

g4y as hell.

[@wajajan697]

Idk, their marketing feels like a kid trying too hard to be funny and getting attention

[@coldsalt6678]

the worst

[@onatics]

Its fucking cringe

[@fifo_jpeg]

i always see people talking about the picture in picture "mode" in gx but you can do that on any browser by double right clicking on a video and selecting PiP

[@bull_technology]

Indeed, I wasn't aware of this until several commenters brought it up 👍

[@godminnette2]

It is convenient to have it automatically happen when I switch away from GX or to another tab without having to do that, though.

[@SoldolvCity]

7:30 it may just be me but I think the clicking noises especially when typing would be fun if your keyboards quiet, but I also like sounds and hearing feedback so I know I'm doing something

[@ketz3698]

I came here because I wanted to be informed of the dangers of using Opera GX but ultimatly, im just listening to someone voicing their opinion on opera gx design and features, i would love the privacy issues to be explored further, but the only conclusion i came to was that chinese company sells data, what a surprise. I will continue to use GX because I do actually enjoy the features, customization and layout.

[@s0rr0w41]

Same

[@themastereal8345]

I agree

[@omega97hyper24]

Same

[@Pito_da_esquina]

Yup

[@tiltedangel2727]

Yep, there are people claiming that after they uninstalled opera all their accounts were hack but honestly i think they just fucked up and are blaming the browser. Ive never had any problems

[@mohamad20zx34]

Can you tell why freaking Firefox isn't one of the top recommended browsers to switch from Opera GX since it isn't blank based and it can be Super private if you customised all of its settings

[@Spidey_Spidey]

use librewolf

[@FaizAhmad-u9m]

I think it's because Firefox is not up to date and does not have many new features that other browser have

[@HolyWeaponOfGod]

​@@FaizAhmad-u9m That's why i use librewolf. It has no features at all😂

[@solidkeys]

​@@FaizAhmad-u9mI don't know what you mean with not up to date, because it still is getting updates

[@mohamad20zx34]

@@FaizAhmad-u9m but still its actually way more customisable and freedom respecting

[@乂]

I switched to Vivaldi after using Opera, and the quality difference is insane. Highly recommend!

[@phrogtesem9410]

Vivaldi isn't much better than opera in the privacy factor. It might be even worse. Try LibreWolf for a change, this is what I would call a quality difference. Highly recommended.

[@jordanjones9284]

Hey, person with a low end HP laptop here, how much better is vivaldi?

[@evoskaelthas814]

is it better then firefox?

[@bummer7736]

@@evoskaelthas814 Probably not - as a Vivaldi user. Firefox is still world-class for privacy.

[@bummer7736]

@@jordanjones9284 Performance of browser depends on your extensions and the amount of eye candy you have enabled. Theres a certain limit to optimization whne its using chromium.

[@LazyLaust]

at 8:18, you can also drag videos out on your desktop on chrome. step one: double right click the video. Step two: press intergrated image/or the eight line.

[@regaleventide9]

I feel like Opera GX significantly slowed my computer down ever since I deleted it. I just built it a few years ago and it used to be able to have multiple tabs open at once without a problem. Now I can’t have more than four tabs open without it stuttering my computer

[@ViSogno]

do you try resetting your pc?

[@regaleventide9]

@@ViSogno yes, and it updated too. Some stuttering still occurs. I also noticed Opera had something running in the task manager in the background after I deleted it off my computer, but I ended it and it seems to be a bit better.

[@4rtstellar]

I mean, if you builded your pc a few years ago, it would only make sense it will get slower over time, no?

[@regaleventide9]

@@4rtstellar yes, of course, but Opera slowed it drastically and suddenly

[@infinitehexington]

how bad is your PC 💀

[@evanmico]

I will say, having used waterfox a bunch, having a screenshot tool built into the browser can be really handy cause it can capture certain html elements. Basically making it easier to get the perfect size/element and even letting you screenshot stuff that isn't necessarily visible to you, but is rendered in the html.

[@kritorys514]

Opera GX is clearly a product that clearly relies on parasocial endorsement over actual need or performance. When a product chooses to market itself the same way as scams like Better Help or Established Titles, suspicions should be raised from the get go... burden of innocence, not guilt at that point imho.

[@Khasty]

Yall say Opera GX is this god awful browser but ive been using for a few years now and the only issue ive had was mods being buggy on their launch. These security breaches and data selling some of you mention after uninstalling sounds like a lack of insured protection on your part, ive stopped using Opera on multiplesl occasions and never once experienced this.

[@Mikixxx0]

This video is mostly this dude hating the design and visuals when they're really great, he doesn't really get to the "sneaky" stuff. I've been using Opera GX for a few years and never had any issues. Opera GX is developed by a polish company (Opera Poland), and their hq is located inside of Poland (Wrocław). Any apps and browsers made by companies that are located inside of countries that are in the European Union need to follow rules, and they can't sell or gather data (like your private information [passwords, bank info etc.]). They are mostly collecting stuff like search or websites you enter (which mostly every browser and website does), to sell to advertisers and make money, it's not anything to worry about.

[@finnneganfox]

i sure do love this feckface taking 5 minutes to shit on a feature so simple to turn off (clicking sounds), and then also bitching about having different settings for different sounds

[@koltonharris6461]

Same I have used Opera since I've had my pc and no issues so far

[@zun1777]

I appreciate the effort that went into this video, but I personally wouldn't have shit on the browser UI/UX so much, because that makes the video seem like it's biased all along and it gets harder for a lot of people to differentiate your opinions from the crucial facts in the video.

[@alicethegrinsecatz6011]

Firefox, Brave, Edge and Chrome also have a screenshot function as well as a mini-player for videos to work outside of the normal browser GUI. Firefox and I believe Edge or Brave too give(s) you the option directly in the field of the video while Chrome has the option right in the tool bar behind an icon with a music note.

[@Totallynotmwa]

@@alicethegrinsecatz6011 vivaldi also has it

[@BurrritoYT]

as someone watching on opera gx i can confirm that something

[@superasax3245]

YOOO. ITS YOU!

[@Neelforeal]

they got bro 😭🙏

[@pieordie7]

When you read Eulas telling you information they "collect" it is largely used for features. Such as geolocation MAY be used for their vpn or google maps. I do not know if it is actually used for their vpn, but I assume they use it for google maps.

[@DrDog-gc6be]

You don't need geolocation for VPN because it can determine your country and region by your IP adress and also google maps has nothing to do with EULA agreement because it's different company, which doesn't have any agreement with opera about your data. Opera clearly states that they collect that data for themself, thats why when you visit google maps it will still ask you for your geo.

[@ValeraDX]

The only feature of Opera that that I adore is the fact that you can send files from your clipboard straight up.

[@phillipanselmo8540]

you can do that in any browser though???

[@Chryssantha]

@@phillipanselmo8540 sometimes, there's fields where you can only open files, but opera lets you use your clipboard for that, which is also the only real reason why i've used opera

[@ValeraDX]

@@phillipanselmo8540 I am currently on Firefox and no, you cannot click "Browse" and have the option to use clipboard as a file.

[@ValeraDX]

This is convenient because not all sites support uploading with clipboard.

[@agmass]

@@ValeraDXand how does opera solve that???? and why cant an extension just do the same thing lol

[@Frostism]

8:18 In Chrome on KZbin, if you right click then right click again on the video avoiding the built in popup, chrome has the same thing.

[@itsaducklin]

not just chrome, thats in every browser (I think.. I tested a lot of browsers and they all checked so)

[@Frostism]

​@@itsaducklin I believe it's because they use chromium, correct me if I'm wrong.

[@itsaducklin]

@@Frostism well, it worked in firefox also.. idk im not an expert in browser video player features

[@JoseHiggor]

5:54 The only thing I thank Opera GX for is letting me know Among Us was free for some time.

[@murgeous]

bozo

[@EdyAlbertoMSGT3]

Isn't it always free on moblie?

[@soul-om9vt]

@@EdyAlbertoMSGT3 not on consoles/computers

[@RahoohaTheGuy]

@@EdyAlbertoMSGT3 Not on PC

[@y35S]

Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, Opera is based in Norway, where it was originally founded in 1995. In 2016, it was purchased by a Chinese investment firm. So, it’s owned by some Chinese investors but headquartered in Norway and has no connection to the Chinese government. Opera is based in Norway, which means it’s accountable to the privacy laws and rules that govern the European Union. The big set of relevant rules here is the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation Law). (Norway isn’t technically in the European Union, but it has a separate deal with the EU via the European Economic Area agreements, so it’s functionally a member of the organization for practical purposes.)

[@pizzapie5356]

I agree with all of your points on privacy however you have to realize the design language argument is entirely your opinions. For many people it is the design language of apps like Chrome and safari that are severely lacking. Additionally more than anything I find the browser is best suited for people with adhd. All the little animations and sounds and visual effects don't make the browser run faster or be more useful, but they make working on the web more engaging and slightly less excruciating.

[@Trouchy]

Good presentation and video. One piece of feedback, when you said "look at these ugly widget pins, how ugly are they? wow, and next to the SEARCH bar" I'd suggest for you to try provide an alternative at that moment, because i couldnt really follow what was wrong.

[@bull_technology]

Thanks for the feedback! Indeed I should have had a comparison at that point in the video.

[@NigraXXL]

I know people will dislike this comment jus because you said Opera GX was bad in the video, but to be fair there are interesting features in it and very real uses for them. Putting aside the fact that you dismissed the browser over subjective preferences instead of focusing on the evil that the company does, "Why? why? why?" is the same mentality that would've dismissed the iPhone when it came out. "What is wrong with the existing music player and browser on the Nokia N95?" well.. there's nothing "wrong" about the bookmark bar, but it cannot be compared to the sidebar. They're just not the same. There are so many nice QoL features that Opera in general contains that just aren't present anywhere else.

[@UltraEpicVids]

Your first mistake was actually thinking that youtubers can give a non biased review on anything. Half this review was "uhh opera bad cause china + data steal!". You cant even trust youtuber mfs for MOVIE reviews. There's always so much bias. If they like the movie they'll tolerate everything, and if they don't they'll nitpick every little detail.

[@Lexsah]

The workspaces feature is just gold tho

[@unusedaccount-b7t]

this is why i still use firefox lol Edit : just remembered that firefox has built in mini player and screenshot whichs works quiet well. also it has ublocker extension which to me was the most lightweight adblocker (and works) that i tried

[@nothpx]

because you can transition to linux?

[@unusedaccount-b7t]

@@nothpx one of the reasons.

[@RadeonVega64]

@@unusedaccount-b7t same

[@beeflmaoo]

i'm pretty sure ublock origin is also available to some browsers, including chrome, opera

[@unusedaccount-b7t]

@@beeflmaoo on opera idk but on chrome i cant seem to find it

[@zyxwv]

Can we get a Brave review?

[@renrevial]

It is bad

[@zyxwv]

@@renrevial Yeah this isn't the level of review I was looking for. Can you like explain why it's bad then? And don't say "it's web3 trash" because all of the web3 parts can be disabled.

[@ДмитрийОсипов-м9д]

​@@renrevialbut why is it bad? I haven't seen much bloat

[@randomtexanguy9563]

@@renrevial I have been using it for a while now. It is not bad.

[@Vidjnjsdnjk-en6tz]

@@ДмитрийОсипов-м9д That crypto stuff is enough of a reason for me why I label it as garbage. + it's chromium.

[@APlainSandwich]

To me, it felt like you already had a hidden hatred for it before even doing the review. I do agree with some things, like the sounds that activate (I just turned them off) and the settings being a full mess, but then some, like the comments on GX corner, side bar, mods (I like to have personalised browser), and so on, just hit flat for me, I feel.

[@kraaiwaker8312]

There were definitely a lot of fair critiques and concerns in this video, the fact that it takes away more resources than a normal browser not built for gaming is pretty hypocritical (thankfully my pc is already pretty shit so I haven't really noticed.) and some of the license agreement did sound a bit fishy. What I would like to mention though is most of what you brought up in the design section and after felt (relatively) subjective. I get where you're coming from with some of it not necessarily needing to be a feature but (even if I don't always use them) I personally enjoy some of the audio features they have. It helps that you can customize them so if you don't like the default you aren't stuck with it. Also while a simple bookmark bar may suffice to some people I think the sidebar can be pretty useful and has become my preferred option. Overall though I think this is a good video even if I don't agree with a handful of it, thanks!

[@mrblob7152]

hey, im using opera gx but seeing the comments i am now scared to uninstall it, what can i do to avoid my accounts being breached and stuff? please help

[@j3tsenel]

start getting all important stuff you did in opera gx on another browser (ex. Google) and after that delete all your cookies from opera gx and then go to apps and features and delete opera and youre finished (and if you still dont feel safe check for any trace of opera in our browser and delete it, if you still feel unsafe restart your pc)

[@grapeyv]

Just change ur password.

[@Infact77]

I doubt anything at all will happen to your accounts. Feel free to uninstall it and download a new browser, I myself previously used Opera GX

[@Kittiesftw]

​@@Infact77this^^^ I used it before as well but damn was it slow af, just uninstall it nothing will happen.

[@vytalizeyt2638]

@@Infact77fr people keep on saying that their data gets leaked, but I doubt Opera GX would have anything to gain from leaking one person’s alt emails and hent@i history

[@CarnariFundo]

Your point on the Chinese company is incorrect, why Kunlun is a Chinese company its headquarters is in Norway and in Mutahar's (SomeOrdinaryGamers) video he talked about how because of that Norway's policy protects user data and does not allow Kunlun to take and publish user data to the Chinese government.

[@earthboiproductions2407]

Whether or not they’re allowed to do it and whether or not they do it are two completely different things. It’s better to just avoid the risk!

[@Armetar]

​@@earthboiproductions2407if they do it it's illegal and they would be in a lot of trouble

[@neurstrogaming9478]

⁠@@earthboiproductions2407By that logic don’t use anything that could get data on you. Even if they say they won’t sell it they could do so anyway. That essentially means don’t use the internet.

[@scrapzarchive]

It appears they are doing it anyway so this point holds no value.

[@Armetar]

@@scrapzarchive Do you have a proof for that claim? or are you just making shit up?

[@bomblii]

I ditched GX because of the performance and privacy issues, but the criticisms you make in this video don't really seem fair. A lot of these things are completely subjective, like I really liked the UI and sounds. If you don't like them then just turn them off, a lot of them aren't even enabled by default, so you intentionally turned on a feature you didn't want just to complain about it. There's really only one non-trivial feature that I liked, and it was the workspaces, which let you have multiple different instances running from the same window, but there's other features that clearly have a use for someone, even if I didn't use them. The GX corner has genuine use. Yes, opening steam shows more information about *steam* games, but the GX corner thingy is an aggregator, it shows things that are from not steam. It's not meant to have much information, just enough for you to tell if you're interested, and if you are, you can look up more info yourself (like on steam for example). Again, if you don't like it, then just turn it off. Half the things you talk about are features in chrome and firefox too. You can pin websites on the new tab page, they even get pinned to the exact same spot as in opera, right below the search bar. Adblockers not working very well is literally just a chromium thing. Tracking general location and pages seen is standard practice (I LOVE CAPITALISM!!!!!!!!), and the rest of the features are just built-in extensions.The game widgets aren't even a new thing, you've been able to install games as extensions on nearly any browser for the longest time and if you don't like them, get this, just don't install them.Some people want a little sqare in the corner that shows the weather, or time, or just matrix letters falling. Some people want websites pinned to their sidebar. Valid criticisms are things like "the performance is trash" and "it gives your information to the chinese government", not "I don't like this optional feature that I enabled". To answer your question of "who would want this?", the answer is gamers. Who would have guessed.

[@bluekryztal]

This!!! If he wants to make a review he should do valid criticism - like his older video on GX. But complaining about design features (and that was like 8 and a half minutes of his 9:45 video)? Wtf really.

[@riverpubby]

this was exactly my line of thinking!!

[@Justin-rr3rp]

and the "it gives your information to the chinese government", isn't it obv it will chinese or some other goverment or company? all browsers get your personal information regardlessly

[@bomblii]

@@Justin-rr3rp specifically chinese companies are obligated to hand over all their info to the chinese government.

[@Designed1]

@@Justin-rr3rp all browsers steal your personal information. not all of them sells that information to the chinese government

[@missrose9549]

So as someone watching on OGX, I can understand why people don't like it, but are there any suggestions on what to use instead? Is there a browser that isn't slow and doesn't sell ALL of my data? I'm not even asking for zero selling, just minimal.

[@T0rtureKill3r]

I've been using Waterfox for over a year now

[@ThickDDaddy]

probably brave or firefox

[@Totallynotmwa]

@missrose9549 librewolf has almost no data collection vivaldi has some but it's only to collect how much users are on their browser

[@aliberkozderya3112]

Based on personal experience and comments from others, firefox is the best unless you have an old and very slow computer. In that case chromium, not chrome, seems to run a bit faster.

[@Zinkolo]

I don't use Opera GX anymore and I don't think anyone should but my god your takes on the UI are quite awful. You're basically just saying it's outdated and clunky without giving a point of reference to what you think is the optimal UX for a web browser. And web content? It's a browser not a search engine. I enjoyed and used it for its UI specifically since it's obviously more modern and easier to use than say Chrome or Firefox which still use typical unrecognizable lists that make you dig through menus just to find a specific setting. At least with opera it had clear toggles and actually really good theming options. And yes, I use the shortcuts on the homepage. Not really sure what you found bad about them.. They look fine. Sure, some sites won't show a logo but aside from that they're large and easy to click and view from a glance. On edge (Yes, I know it's setting the bar low) the icons are miniscule, and I like having bigger icons for things like this personally. Do I still use OperaGX? No, I'm very much aware of the privacy concerns although it's not too different from what American corporations are already doing. Only difference is that it goes to China and not our government. Bloat as a term has lost all meaning, Just because you don't use these features does not mean others don't or won't. It's easy to call anything bloat because it means nothing..

[@WiseKayeoss]

seems like alot of things complained abt were just different rather than bad, like the sidebar and stuff. the gui is fine i think (i personally would like the shortcuts and bookmarks to have custom images you can put instead of just letting it choose, but thats more of a nitpick since i dont really use the shortcuts or bookmarks myself), i like the customization and also i rlly like the keyboard/swooshy sounds.

[@Mizukioura]

Btw what browser would you recommend to use? Since I kinda wanna switch due to security concerns

[@wood-p4e]

after seeing this video and others too, i kinda want to uninstall opera gx. only problem is after looking at some comments on this video, some people mention that some of their accounts get hacked and etc. after uninstalling opera gx. im kinda scared to do anything rn, what should i do?? (i already changed most of my passwords for stuff i use all the time, but im scared they somehow find it anyway)

[@kakorotskywalker]

Just do it, and immdiately change all your passwords. Even if it doesn't actively do what others said happened to them after uninstalling, having it for longer will only bring you more harm.

[@wood-p4e]

@@kakorotskywalker alright, well i just uninstalled it and i had already logged out of all my logged in accounts on opera gx. hopefully i dont get hacked but ill let u know if i do.

[@JameyJoeshuaOfficial]

@@wood-p4eso….. hows the plan so far? any news?

[@friedfrenzy525]

So did it work for you? Trying to delete it to eventually.

[@Traxl21]

Dont worry. i had opera gx, uninstalled it and nothing happened

[@SmolBeanMyth]

Tbh, the review is WAYYYY too nitpicky because some people like the small gimmicks, sounds, sidebar, mods, etc. I was a fan of the sidebar because it was such an easy way to see who was streaming on Twitch and to use Spotify. Also, their built-in Ad blocker was hella convenient. However, it does use a lot of memory, which I've noticed when watching KZbin while playing a game. The whole spying on data is typical. Google and Microsoft do the same thing, and I moved from Chrome to GX because it was just better. Anyway, today I did switch to Firefox and a lot of plugins actually make me feel warm at home (I'll still miss the sidebar tho)

[@bobongleizi5179]

literally every other browser collect the same data, but hey chinese company bad (a private company like google totally won't do anything to your data !!!!!!)

[@SmolBeanMyth]

@@bobongleizi5179 I didn't leave Opera cuz it's owned by a chinese government. Literally, I left Google FOR Opera GX. But I left Opera for Firefox literally today because there are plenty of browsers (open source ones) that allows you to protect your data better than these closed sourced ones. Now, I didn't care about my data beforehand, but Opera does use a lot of resources and memory, especially when playing games while a video is playing. I still don't think Opera is that bad because I miss the sidebar that Firefox does not have. But, Firefox isn't bad either and I think prioritizing user experience first is a good thing.

[@saltiestsiren]

yeah, i like the silly flashy shit as long as i don't need cpu for other stuff.

[@SmolBeanMyth]

@@bobongleizi5179 if you ignore the fact I mentioned I moved from Chrome to GC then yeah, "ooh Chinese spyware" But that's not why I switched out of GX. I used GX for over a year, I don't care about a Chinese company funding Opera GX, tf

[@oomas7209]

The only thing I can praise opera gx for is that when uploading a file to a website it gives you the option of uploading from whatever is currently in your clipboard

[@somerandomanthony6548]

but doesn't every browser sell your data?

[@MOOBBreezy]

No

[@jadeidkabir5395]

Chrome does. So this video is a classic case of the Chinese spying on you is bad but Americans spying on you is for your own safety

[@WaltyLeOttre]

​@@MOOBBreezyyes?

[@WaltyLeOttre]

Literally any company uses ur data lol.

[@6d696]

@@WaltyLeOttrethe tor browser, librewolf, and ungoogled chromium in question:

[@aRandomFrenchPerson]

Honestly you made a good point about Opera GX. I hate that browser a lot but please for the love of god do not promote Chrome in its place. Chrome is just as bad if not even worse in terms of privacy. Use Firefox.

[@saintsrownewsnetwork2910]

I'd say firefox is a better choice but it isn't all that great. Both in performance and privacy. imo I recommend something like ungoogled chromium, brave or librewolf. I haven't used vivaldi but it seems like a better opera.

[@Violet_Parakeet]

Not just privacy but also performance wise. The terrible ram consumption is the reason why I switched to Opera GX and will absolutely not be going back. I don't care what anyone says I'm 100% picking Opera GX unless there's something better out there performance wise (especially RAM wise), which I have not found yet bc ppl keep reccomending Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Chromian, etc. If all these browsers are shit and steal your data, it's just matter of picking the shiniest turd. For me that is Opera.

[@UltraEpicVids]

funny that you think there is a difference. "privacy" is just a marketing strategy, as is incognito. Its literally impossible to have a browser that doesnt track data at all, because they would make zero money. Its free BECAUSE they sell your data

[@lightning_lord2137]

7:46 Because there are people that like it?

[@AliJ5533]

8:15 Waterfox also has the option to pop-out videos, which is basically the only difference I noticed when I moved over to it from Firefox but is enough for me to therefore consider a straight upgrade.

[@Bone_Incidents]

I like the sounds of the browser probably due to some sensory thing in my brain. I legit do not care if my information is being stolen because I’m not doing anything seriously important on the browser. It does use a lot of resources but not enough to make a difference for me. The game thing at the bottom is annoying and the sidebar does get a little useless, but I can’t speak on that because I only use the my flow thing. Overall, hard disagree but I can at least understand why you don’t like it.

[@POzzzzzz]

Seemed more like he was trying to turn it into "its objectivly bad rather than " I don't like it" just cause he doesn't like click sounds

[@Bone_Incidents]

@@POzzzzzz Yes. The only parts it’s objectively bad on are the information stealing and the more resource usage. Other than that, I think it’s actually a pretty good browser.

[@7mathy]

@@Bone_Incidentsit does the bare minimum while stealing your data and eating up unnecessary resources and you’re saying its not bad

[@POzzzzzz]

@@7mathy almost every website steals data sorry to burst your bubble, aticheats steal your ip (some not all) and your phone service knows your address, china aint coming for you lil bro if they wanted to they already would have by now.

[@Sailflish]

There are probably many extensions for other browsers that do the sound thingy but free of spyware

[@demilung]

What tips me off is the amount of money they throw to sell you this supposedly free to use, ad free tracking free browser

[@Mario583a]

Bull Tech: ...Adblock Plus.... UBO: Am I a joke to you?

[@John-rl9ue]

I love how the ads are treating like tab groups are a competely new concept when they have existed for a while like on Safrai and heck even Chrome.

[@44Hd22]

0:45 the only reason why I could see people use opera GX is because of the performance limiter (use firefox if you need less resource heavy browser) and maybe because of the new stuff page on the front page. The sounds and music and animated wall papers seem like the ultimate distractions. Music has strong psychological effects and you don’t want to mix up work and hobbies like that. 1:36 when you just put one thought into the Browser, you realise that you don’t need it but I almost got it myself so I can’t say much. 5:08 I bust tot used to the light mode in 7 seconds. 7:05 epilepsy warning. Skip to 7:12. 7:13 It’s really bad because it requires you to wear headphones. 8:23 the mini player seems interesting.

[@Bellicosy]

Hi, I just wanted to say that the mini player is an interesting feature. But it's not unique to Opera GX whatsoever. Opera GX is a chromium based browser, so it's natural there will be quite a lot of crossover in available features, add-ons, etc.

[@44Hd22]

@@Bellicosy that was the only other feature where I thought it would be interesting to use it when I saw it.

[@BiggestBrother]

you say that you dont want to mix up work and hobbies but this browser is very specifically not a work browser

[@McZachary44]

You know something is shady when a free to use product is able to pay so many streamers to use it.

[@unssuccessful]

To be fair, just about every search engine makes a lot of money by having ads every time you search, like if you search "good gaming pc" you'll get websites that pay to be the first thing to show up, which is why Google also makes so much money.

[@MessyMasyn]

This is the best ragebait I've seen. Examples: 3:00 - Ok? By monitoring hardware, it is of course talking about the PC specs. It also monitors window notifications. Which.. at it's worst shows a snippet of your emails when you receive them. 3:13 - Very alarming. I don't want Opera to know I read my news on Wall Street Journal! They get your general location from your IP, which EVERY website can get, especially when you have trackers on you (which opera gx can block). 3:27 - It only collects clicks from speed dial, Opera's version of a blank tab which has ~10 icons of your most visited websites and recent websites (which wouldn't even exist without collecting SOME data about the websites you visit). 3:35 Very true, it isn't unique to Opera. Wait, did you just say that's ironic? Every website collects the data Opera is collecting, but Opera helps you combat against it (tracker blocker, vpn yada yada opera already said this on their website). Plus, if you really don't want to let Opera know what you're doing, then you can go to incognito mode. 3:50 Isn't Opera owned by a company is Oslo? Which.. then.. how can it collect your data when GDPR exists? Oh, Bull Technology, doesn't think the design is good? K. I do. 5:38 I don't know. You can disable it though. Something you don't seem to realize is that normal people don't stare at speed dial and just search. There's a lot more mods for customizing the browser. 5:47 Wow! The cherry pick lottery! Who would play that game you cherrypicked? Nobody. I think a lot more people would play Anger Foot, a game that people have been waiting for, for a LONG time! If I get bored of the games I play I can just look at this calendar and wait for a good game to release. And with the Deals Aggregator you can literally get a deal on that new game! Pretty amazing right? 6:00 Nice. Pick out AI for your example. Not music integration, workspaces, twitch integration, GX Cleaner... etc. You literally enable it just to say "why is this on my sidebar". Just disable it? 6:12 That's a lot of RAM. But there's the RAM cleaner, which you literally say you can use to cut it down. Of course, your point was that it shouldn't be required normally, which is true, it is bloated. It's good you can turn those features off though. Or, you can just close the browser, if you really need to squeeze all of your RAM out your PC. And the tabs come back when you open it again. 6:34 Complicated? You just... showed you... bringing up lots of specific options for Sound, which you clicked? It can't get any less complicated. Just don't click Sound if you don't want Sound options. Click Audio if you want Audio options. Easy right? 7:00 Typically with your headphones on you don't hear your keyboard, unless you've got a loud keyboard. Then turn it off! I'm very prepared for this next segment of "I don't like this optional feature Opera. Therefore your whole browser sucks". If you hate it that much, dislike it with the feature's dislike button. 7:43 Why not? It's just some satisfying feedback on some buttons. 7:50 They lied. That's pretty scummy. 8:05 Cherry picking again. Instead of showing maybe a news website or a blog, you show KZbin. I guess Opera should be sorry for saying it's an adblocker, when it only sometimes doesn't work on KZbin, when KZbin is releasing new features to detect ad blockers very often. Hopefully if you ported over your extensions from firefox or chrome to Opera, it came with all of your youtube ad blocking extensions! 8:31 There are a lot of gimmicks that are sometimes helpful. Have enough of them and the browser ends up being helpful very often. 8:40 Opera's crop feature has much more features. 8:44 Because then I don't have to go to standalone websites, and instead all I have to do is click a single button on the side of the screen? If I don't want the sidebar on my screen, I can just click F11. I especially loved the part when you called the features half baked when they are fully fleshed out, functional and efficient

[@2909L-j9p]

And you fell right for it

[@MessyMasyn]

@@2909L-j9p who couldnt fall for the best ragebait of 2024?

[@xsilverth]

while i disagree with most of the video your are wrong about some things like for example opera is actually owned by a company in china and was caught stealing data or the free vpn which is actually less secure than not having it on as it doesnt encrypt anything and as said in the video its just a proxy. i actually like most of the features in opera gx but that doesnt mean its a good browser it is bloated it is slow its not secure and it definitely does steal data while i agree this video is mostly rage bait you are also trusting a company way too much. remember no company ever cares about you, they only care about their profit.

[@MessyMasyn]

​@@xsilverth yeah, the company that owns the norwegian company is chinese. Did you read what I said about GDPR? The VPN is fake. As I said, pretty scummy, but it works pretty good as a proxy. "i actually like most of the features in opera gx but that doesnt mean its a good browser", then what DOES make a good browser? Obviously its ability to search the internet; but all browsers can do that. Then what makes an excellent browser? Ease of use? Opera GX has a sidebar, bookmarks and a way to search up tabs + tabs that were recently closed to recover them. Design? You can customize it. Your standard is probably security, right? Do I really have to glaze GDPR again? What data is it stealing? Every chrome browser collects your clicks for if it can autoplay videos etc.

[@Mouseclops]

I just like the browser. Some features aren't for everyone. The browser sounds can be annoying to some people, but I personally like them. I've found use for many things you pointed out were unnecessary. The release dates of games on the main page helped me find some of my favorite games ever. It is ultimately up to preference and how risky you are going to take your safety on the internet (if there really is any safety left anymore.) Sure, its scummy that they say they value your safety and privacy only to try and backstab you in the end-user license agreement. I get it, but I personally have found more use using this browser as opposed to Firefox, Edge, and Chrome. Edit: Also, with the performance issue, i have never had any issue with the browser tanking my performance in games.

[@zzyy1934]

What browser do I use if i don't care about any fancy features and pretty visuals? I literally just want something fast and that eats up the least amount of memory possible.

[@bull_technology]

You're not gonna like this answer, but by far the lightest weight browsers are Edge on Windows and Safari on the Mac--safari in particular is unbelievably lightweight and optimized for Mac users. Honestly, though most browsers are pretty well optimized these days. I would have to advise steering away from chrome--and obviously Opera GX--performance is your main concern. I've had pretty good experience with Firefox recently, and they seem to have made quite a few improvements to memory usage in particular. On the windows, though, I've switched to Brave and it runs well enough, which paired with its security features, makes it a win in my book. I'm not sure how much this comment helped… But I hope it helps some!

[@Warp2090]

@@bull_technology What about Librewolf? I've heard its super private/secure and lightweight

[@bull_technology]

I haven't heard of it, but there are many many browsers to choose from out there. I'll check it out though!

[@Warp2090]

@@bull_technology It's like a extremely dumbed down and super private version of Firefox.

[@theConcernedWyvern]

I'm a huge fan of firefox personally. I tried it to move away from chrome and it freed up so many resources. It's super simple with no fluff. I'm biased cause I have a vendetta against Microsoft, so I wouldn't recommend Edge and, in my opinion, it feels like it has a lot of bloat when hopping in. When I went to go check it out for this reply, I had to click through like 7 different pages just to start browsing and the home page looks like a mess. If you don't mind that or Microsoft, Edge seems just fine. I unfortunately can't speak for mac, since my only experience with Safari was on my old iPhone 7 and I liked it pretty well when I used my iPhone, so it does have some brownie points.

[@rubymite2833]

5:03 bro just flashed like a good majority of people watching at night

[@digestiveissue7710]

Win 10 is already telling Americans everything I do on this thing, why should I be worried about Chinese?

[@CasperTheRamKnight]

Fr Bro acting like we are gonna Go to china or sum

[@youdonegoofed]

@@CasperTheRamKnight "fr" "bro" "sum" okay 7 year old lmao

[@Glatier]

@@youdonegoofed why do you hate slangs other than the fact that it's "immature"?

[@PeacefulWarrior1720]

ikr, both options are same if u dont live in either US or china.

[@CasperTheRamKnight]

@@youdonegoofed are you that insecure you have to go out of your way to make such comment? look yourself in the mirror, think about your life, see where it went wrong, mere failure of man

[@jordanbuhler9442]

I didn't know what the clicking sound was at first, thought someone hacked my pc so i fully reinstalled windows only to find info that opera has audio clicks in its browser

[@MizzyMiz]

I use hardend firefox, legit get more cosumization, and my browser doesn't need keyboard noise brh. I do miss chromium addons but i'm never going back the chromium based browsers

[@majormissile5596]

I've been using librewolf for a while and thus far it's been much better.

[@donovanwiebe2495]

I switched to Firefox from Opera (not gx) and the biggest thing I miss is the tab workspaces. I've found an extention that kind of works but it isn't nearly as good. If it wasnt for chromium fucking up KZbin adblockers I might go back to Opera

[@_unknown_guy]

@@donovanwiebe2495 Vivaldi has bunch of Opera's people behind it. Tab options are even better than they were in Opera 12

[@omega97hyper24]

Firefox fans when they go on 60% of websites on the internet and they don't work

[@7take93]

@@omega97hyper24 Example of a website that doesn't work on firefox?

[@o_sindico]

Once b4 i installed my antivirus i entered the optfine page and i was redirected to a download page for opera gx AND IT STARTED FOWNLOADING THE INSTALLER, scariest day of my life, i never ever saw this happening

[@jtnachos16]

It wasn't trying to download OperaGX. It was downloading something else and had named the EXE 'operaGXexe'. It's a fairly common tactic, they do it with Firefox and Chrome as well.

[@omega97hyper24]

yeah it prob sent you there cuz it's one of those websites where after doing anything it sends you to some random webpage

[@o_sindico]

@@omega97hyper24 do you get that it redirected me to the download page? This is so dangerous

[@omega97hyper24]

@@o_sindico yeah but that isn't opera's fault,those websites have redirected me to KZbin home page Steam download page Google home page Adobe photoshop purchase page

[@UltraEpicVids]

wait till bro finds out about "sponsored popup ads" Its no surprise people like you get hacked all the time if you have trouble navigating that

[@nekkkkitch]

Tiktok sends info about you to China: 😴 OperaGX sends info about you to China: 😡

[@SirPigeon420]

they're both bad, tiktok doesn't get as much flak because people like their 10 second brain rot

[@Totallynotmwa]

@@SirPigeon420 fr, some titkok users defend tiktok to say its not brainrot

[@Aquint3x]

Opera gx glazer

[@NyctoPhobyia]

@@Totallynotmwa its still more tame and much better than youtube shorts

[@Totallynotmwa]

@@NyctoPhobyia true but i would not use it

[@ampednormal9045]

Yeah I just assume my data is constantly being harvested and I honestly like the sidebar for messenger, WhatsApp and GPT. Nice to always have them there in every window in a fixed place rather than having extra tabs open. I prefer as few tabs as possible for organisation. Nice to have history on the sidebar too for quick access without opening a new tab. My main issue with it is that extensions and settings on the sidebar just open it as a new tab which is a bit annoying but not a dealbreaker, and they removed support for 360 video for some reason but I haven't really used that much since I first got my VR headset. I also just like the aesthetic tbh. I agree that GX corner is pointless but don't mind speed dial, easier to open a new tab and have KZbin and other frequent sites as big buttons rather than going into my folders of bookmarks. Not that the bookmarks is hard, it just requires less attention to do new tab + speed dial button.

[@le4kd944]

Other than the whole location and company thing, you literally just pointed out that the browser isn’t google. Google, bing, Microsoft edge, none of these have the bookmarks bar ever toggled on by default. GX same thing. “Why does it have all this flashy blocky games on the home page?” Uh well it’s said it’s made for gamers. “Well couldn’t I just see these on steam or a game website instead?” Do you complain seeing them on steam also? Like I’m not dick riding Opra, im not defending Opra, however everything you pointed out (other than the location and company thing) is that it isn’t google or bing. (I don’t use bing so I’m not 100% sure) but those are boring plain old browsers that have been stealing data for years now. Mutahar made videos about them doing it. Opra has some game recommendations, and mini games you could play. If you don’t want them don’t use them, but at least it’s something more than just a white screen with a really long oval and the word GOOGLE over top of it. Not defending Opra once again, just stating that the entire time I watched this you were just pointing out why it has more items on the Home Screen, and settings were blocky and weird, same as Google but boring and bland. It’s like saying “The motorcycle is more dangerous and bad because it has wheels. Cars are better because their wheels are darker.” If you get what I mean.

[@biianka26]

THANK YOU, I was trying to put my issues with this video into words and its exactly what you said. Guess what, I actually like the sidebar, the customization and the browser sounds, and the native adblock is seriously one of the best I've used, and all that at the same RAM usage rate as Chrome. There's only like 2 features that I miss and that is ALL.

[@le4kd944]

@@biianka26 you’re very welcome, like I don’t have a problem if he critiques it, but have valid critiques at least. Other than the how other government thing being able to steal data, everything else was just same problems Google has, or “it doesn’t look like Google.” Only problems I had with it.

[@antikamalacka9020]

@@le4kd944 it doesnt matter which goverment is holding your data

[@le4kd944]

@@antikamalacka9020 I agree, but what I’m saying is that was his only valid critique. That’s what I’m getting at

[@antikamalacka9020]

@@le4kd944 I got it, we are sharing the same opinion

[@Zinyak12345]

I'm willing to sell myself for flashy colors and swooshing noses because in my opinion, I'm not worth that much anyway. The way I see it, I'm not losing anything of value. It's like someone selling their soul to a second devil, only to reveal they don't have a soul anymore to the disappointment of the aforementioned demon.

[@JuzTroll]

hahahhaha genius analogy

[@xLanzer]

You sound edgy af, but you're kinda' right.

[@axain7784]

Ragebaiting by being contrarian. Daring today, aren't we?

[@gamertypeawesome]

@@axain7784 it's perfectly normal to see zero worth in yourself, i do it all the time 👍

[@Nyootimus]

Honestly, same. I'm just some person who has a job, comes home to an empty house, and plays video games or watches youtube. My autistic brain likes the pretty colors and the sounds and swooshy noises ⭐⭐

[@Breadyboi18]

I dont really care if anyone is stealing my information anymore. It happens so much that theres no point in caring

[@XAMEREN]

ok so you give anyone who asks your information?

[@Pxilez3d]

@@XAMEREN youtube asked for information and you gave your info to it

[@XAMEREN]

@@Pxilez3d And? Do you think i use youtube for anything important?

[@XAMEREN]

@@Pxilez3d also, youtube doesnt ask for much info

[@Raindrop511]

@@XAMEREN youtube is owned by google, that means the algorithm caters to you based on pretty much almost everything you do on the net! including gaming apps such as discord, your information isn't safe anywhere.

[@dragonwolfy7599]

I did have it at one point thinking it was alright, SINCE it was sponsored by many favorite KZbinrs. But what got me off it is the concern of it taking data as well as just the usage that it requires. I admittedly like the customization stuff with the sounds and even the backgrounds and even the left sidebar. . . But the concern for my information is more important than the customization and there is WAY more options to customize your computer/macOS.

[@endlessgoofyahhmemes69]

1:02 why is firefox reversed?😡

[@williwodka7092]

So it's as bad as all the other browsers. Great, what am I supposed to do now? I think I'm gonna stick with Opera GX for now...

[@giserson2]

Chrome brained normies don't know about the privacy respecting, open source Firefox.

[@williwodka7092]

@@giserson2 yeah, firefox is surely not stealing any data through telemetry. Sure, believe the lies by big corpo.

[@omega97hyper24]

​@@giserson2dude when I tried Firefox it ate ram worse than CHROME did. C H R O M E .

[@infinitehexington]

@@giserson2 tried Firefox, it literally broke, plus open source is very dangerous

[@LiveType]

Hey, I personally love the keyboard clicks. I added them to discord. That's how much I like them. It does become annoying if the latency is too high though. But opera does add an ENORMOUS amount of bloat for features that you can find better elsewhere. The claim to fame I suppose is that everything is integrated in one area but like... generally worse.

[@SauteedaKapi]

My rule of "if a youtuber is sponsored by something its most likely garbage" is correct again.