Enable JavaScript in Opera Browser

Complete guide to enable JavaScript in Opera browser on desktop, Android, and iOS devices with step-by-step instructions.

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Follow these steps to enable JavaScript in Opera browser on your computer, Android phone, or tablet.

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Laptop / Computer

  1. Click the menu button (☰) and select Settings.
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  2. Go to Advanced → Privacy & security → Site Settings → JavaScript.
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  3. Toggle to allow JavaScript.
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  4. Reload the page.
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Mobile

  1. Tap the menu (☰) and select Settings.
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  2. Go to Site settings → JavaScript.
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  3. Toggle to allow JavaScript.
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  4. Reload the page.
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Tablet

  1. Tap the menu (☰) and select Settings.
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  2. Go to Site settings → JavaScript.
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  3. Toggle to allow JavaScript.
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  4. Reload the page.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enable JavaScript in Opera browser?

To enable JavaScript in Opera:
  1. Click the menu button (☰) in the top-left corner
  2. Select 'Settings'
  3. Go to 'Advanced' → 'Privacy & security'
  4. Click 'Site Settings'
  5. Click 'JavaScript'
  6. Toggle 'Allowed (recommended)' to ON

You can also manage JavaScript for specific sites from this page.

How do I manage JavaScript for specific sites in Opera?

In Opera, visit the website, click the lock icon in the address bar, click 'Site settings', find 'JavaScript' and change it to 'Allow' or 'Block'.
Alternative method:
Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings > JavaScript, and add sites to the 'Allow' or 'Block' lists.

JavaScript is enabled in Opera but websites aren't working properly. What can I do?

Try these solutions:
  1. Clear browsing data (cache and cookies)
  2. Disable extensions that might interfere
  3. Check if the site is in the 'Block' list under JavaScript settings
  4. Disable Opera's built-in VPN temporarily
  5. Reset Opera settings
  6. Update Opera to the latest version

Test in Private window to check if extensions are causing issues.

Tips & Best Practices

Opera Workspaces

Opera's Workspaces feature allows you to organize tabs. JavaScript settings apply globally across all workspaces and tabs.

Built-in VPN

Opera's free VPN may affect some JavaScript functionality on certain websites. Try disabling VPN if you encounter issues.

Keep Opera Updated

Always use the latest version of Opera for the best security, performance, and JavaScript compatibility. Opera updates automatically by default.

Use Developer Tools

Press F12 to open Developer Tools and check the Console tab for JavaScript errors. This helps troubleshoot issues with specific websites.

Read Also

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Edge

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Safari

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Brave

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Internet Explorer

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External Resources

About Opera Browser

Learn about Opera browser, its innovative features, and built-in VPN and workspaces.

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About JavaScript

Discover the history, features, and importance of JavaScript programming language.

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