Opera is developing a new AI-powered browser called Neon, described as an “agentic browser” capable of performing tasks on users’ behalf. Announced by Norwegian company Opera, Neon aims to utilize AI agents with contextual understanding to research, create, and design various digital content.
While Opera previously announced a Neon browser in 2017 that didn’t succeed, the company hopes this new version will be more impactful. Opera senior AI product director Henrik Lexow explained that AI could fundamentally change internet use, and Neon brings this innovation directly to users’ fingertips.
The key feature of Neon is an intelligent engine that interprets user requests and uses cloud-based AI to generate content such as games, reports, code snippets, and websites. The browser can perform multiple tasks even when offline, offering significant productivity enhancements. Opera hasn’t specified a release date or pricing, but indicated that Neon would be a “premium subscription product,” leaving details about availability and costs unclear.
Neon provides AI tools similar to Microsoft’s Copilot and OpenAI’s Operator. Users can access a chatbot interface to browse the web, answer questions, and retrieve contextual information from open web pages. Additionally, it features an AI Agent, introduced earlier this year as “Browser Operator,” which automates routine online activities such as shopping, filling out forms, and booking appointments, all while maintaining privacy by interacting with web content locally in the browser.
Although Neon’s full capabilities and launch details remain under wraps, the browser’s promise of advanced AI integration hints at a major shift in how people will interact with the internet. By combining AI understanding with automation, Opera’s Neon aims to make web browsing smarter, faster, and more efficient, potentially transforming everyday online experiences for users willing to subscribe to this new and innovative platform.
