Opera’s free VPN can now turn on by itself on public Wi-Fi
Opera's latest update lets its built-in VPN switch on automatically to keep your data safe. Opera hasn’t made much of a splash lately, with its most recent innovation being a new Paste Protect feature from July 2026 that blocks clipboard hijacking attacks. The browser’s latest move is an improvement to its free, built-in VPN, according to this announcement post.
- ▪Opera's latest update lets its built-in VPN switch on automatically to keep your data safe.
- ▪Opera hasn’t made much of a splash lately, with its most recent innovation being a new Paste Protect feature from July 2026 that blocks clipboard hijacking attacks.
- ▪The browser’s latest move is an improvement to its free, built-in VPN, according to this announcement post.
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| Publication time | Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:03:28 +0000 |
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Public Wi-Fi attacks are on the rise. Opera's latest update lets its built-in VPN switch on automatically to keep your data safe. Credit: Opera Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld reports that Opera’s built-in free VPN can now automatically activate when users connect to public Wi-Fi networks like those in airports and hotels.The feature aims to protect users from hackers intercepting private data, though it requires manually enabling the “Always use VPN” setting first.The update is currently rolling out globally, making seamless privacy protection more accessible without requiring extra effort from users. Opera hasn’t made much of a splash lately, with its most recent innovation being a new Paste Protect feature from July 2026 that blocks clipboard hijacking attacks.
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