How to update Opera GX — get that gaming browser in the best shape

How to update Opera GX
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If you're on the gaming-focused web browser Opera GX, you might want to ensure it's updated. Sometimes software doesn't do a good job of telling you that there's one available.

We recently wrote our Opera GX review, and we loved the browser for gamers thanks to its many features. But that can be a blessing and a curse for the Opera developers, as with so many features, comes a lot that needs maintenance.

Fortunately, your role in this is easy, here's how to update Opera GX.

How to update Opera GX

Typically, Opera GX will automatically download updates and implement them once it's relaunched. However, bugs can happen where software won't recognize it needs updating. Here's how to manually update Opera GX.

Step 1. Click the Opera menu (Windows, Linix: Opera Logo button; macOS: Opera).

Step 2. Select Update & Recovery…

(Image credit: Opera GX)

Step 3. Press Check for Update.

Step 4. If there is an update, it should download, and then you can click Update.

Step 5. Relaunch Opera GX.

You should be able to identify if you have the latest update by comparing the browser version number written at the top of the page with the currently released version, which you can find here.

Happy updating!

Rami Tabari
Editor

Rami Tabari is an Editor for Laptop Mag. He reviews every shape and form of a laptop as well as all sorts of cool tech. You can find him sitting at his desk surrounded by a hoarder's dream of laptops, and when he navigates his way out to civilization, you can catch him watching really bad anime or playing some kind of painfully difficult game. He’s the best at every game and he just doesn’t lose. That’s why you’ll occasionally catch his byline attached to the latest Souls-like challenge.