Opera's free built-in VPN can now auto-enable on public Wi-Fi

Opera announced that its free built-in desktop VPN can now automatically activate when users connect to public or unsecured Wi-Fi networks. The opt-in feature rolls out today in the US and France; the VPN operates under GDPR and has been independently audited by Deloitte.

• VPN auto-activates when connecting to public or unsecured Wi-Fi
• Opt-in feature rolls out today in the US and France
• Opera's free VPN has been available since 2016 and was audited by Deloitte
• Only 23% of internet users aged 16+ use a VPN, per Digital 2026 report