Browser maker Opera has just released Neon, an AI-centric web browser designed to change the way users interact with the internet. Announced on September 30, 2025, Neon will be an invite-only subscription product priced at $19.99 monthly with the sole focus of integrating AI into daily tasks.
Traditional browsers mostly act as windows to the internet, letting you visit websites and find information. Neon, on the other hand, reimagines this experience by adding AI agents capable of performing tasks autonomously.
“We built Opera Neon for ourselves – and for everyone who uses AI extensively in their day-to-day,” said Opera’s EVP of Browsers, Krystian Kolondra.
Neon fits into the new landscape of agentic web browsers, which also includes Perplexity’s Comet and The Browser Company’s Dia. These browsers represent the emerging “Web 4.0” vision, a web where intelligent agents collaborate with users instead of merely presenting information.
The browser’s AI assistant Neon Do, can complete complex errands, such as summarizing detailed blog posts and posting highlights into workplace tools like Slack. By accessing browsing context and history, it can swiftly retrieve relevant information from past browsing sessions, such as YouTube videos or articles, automating workflows that previously required manual effort.
Alongside task automation, Neon offers a conversational chatbot for instant answers and data extraction. Beyond conversation, it aids non-technical users by generating code snippets to create rich visuals within the browser, bridging simplicity and sophistication.
A highlight of Neon’s design is “Cards,” reusable prompt components that automate tasks like pulling product information and generating comparison tables. Users can combine Cards akin to building mini-applications within the browser, boosting productivity via automation.
And Neon’s “Tasks” feature organizes tabs and AI chats into distinct workspaces, improving focus by grouping related activities. A feature drawing comparisons to modern workspace managers like Arc Browser.
Privacy with Control
Neon puts user privacy front and center by doing most of its AI work right on your own device. Instead of sending everything you do to cloud servers or capturing your screen, it interacts directly with the web pages in your browser. This way, your personal info stays safer and more private.
You can see what the AI is doing in real time and have full control. If you want, you can pause or take over any task the AI is handling. It’s privacy with transparency, designed to give you peace of mind while using powerful AI tools.
Neon’s invite-only subscription model positions it among elite AI browsers designed for sophisticated users. In a landscape where major browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge adopt incremental AI features, Opera stakes a distinctive claim as an innovator focusing on seamless integration and task automation.
Opera’s history of pioneering browser functionalities, such as integrated VPNs and ad blockers, lends credibility. However, gaining traction includes demonstrating real-world value and reliable AI performance, especially given the complexity of web environments.
Users no longer need to micromanage each step. They can delegate tasks to intelligent systems embedded in their favorite applications.
Imagine briefing your browser to research and compare products, summarize a series of articles, generate interactive reports, or even prototype a game, all without leaving your browsing environment. These functionalities will become essential for users juggling increasingly complex digital lives.
Despite compelling demos, from autonomous grocery ordering to multi-step data retrieval, the effectiveness of agentic browsers like Neon hinges on consistent performance amidst variable web designs and security protocols. Additional considerations include ensuring ethical AI use and maintaining user trust through privacy and transparency as agentic AI experiences scale.
