Opera: Private Web Browser

Opera's argument is that the things people install extensions for should already be in the browser. A free VPN is built in, requiring no account, subscription or separate app, which covers the everyday case of encrypting your connection on public wi-fi. An advanced ad blocker is included, and it speeds up loading as much as it cleans up pages, since adverts are frequently the heaviest part of what a page downloads. Neither needs configuring. The AI assistant is integrated rather than bolted on. It answers questions, summarises long articles into something you can read in a minute, and helps brainstorm, all without leaving the page you are reading. Image generation is available for the creatively inclined. Sync and Flow connect your devices: bookmarks and tabs sync properly, and Flow sends links, notes and images between phone and desktop instantly with no account and no emailing yourself. A smart download manager handles files, data savings mode reduces consumption on limited plans, and live sports scores and alerts are built in for those who want them. Personalisation runs deep, covering themes, layout and which features appear at all. The developer's own framing is no bloat, meaning the features are present but not forced on you.