# Opera browser VPN automatic activation rollout

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> Updated: 2026-09-24T15:34:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Opera has introduced a new feature for its desktop browser VPN that automatically activates when a user connects to an unsecured or public Wi-Fi network. The rollout has begun for users in the United States and France.

The service is free, requires no account, and follows a no-logs policy that has been independently verified by Deloitte and complies with GDPR. Arjan van Leeuwen, head of engineering for Opera One, stated that “online privacy should be a natural occurrence rather than a task that must be remembered every time a user connects to a public network.” A broader global release is planned for the future.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Opera browser introduces automatic VPN activation for public Wi-Fi

Opera's desktop browser will now automatically activate its free, built-in VPN when detecting unsecured public Wi-Fi networks, starting with users in the US and France.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/opera-browser-introduces-automatic-vpn-activation-for-public-wi-fi

### 2026-09-23: Opera, ExpressVPN, and Gpg4win offer digital privacy tools

Opera introduces automatic VPN activation for public Wi-Fi in the US and France, alongside reviews of ExpressVPN and Gpg4win encryption tools.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/opera-expressvpn-and-gpg4win-offer-digital-privacy-tools

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