Opera GX Keeps Crashing: How to Stop it

Extensions are a major source of the issue

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opera gx keeps crashing

Users reported that Opera GX keeps crashing making them unable to browse the web. This is a big problem, but fortunately, fixing it is rather simple.

Why does my browser always crash?

This is usually due to bugs in browser installation or third-party extensions.

What can I do if Opera GX keeps crashing?

1. Update the browser

  1. Click the Opera logo from the top left corner and choose Update & Recovery.
    update and recovery opera gx
  2. Opera GX will now automatically check for updates.
  3. After the update is downloaded, click the a Relaunch Now button.
    opera gx checking for updates

Some users are suggesting downloading and running the Opera GX setup file and choosing the Accept and Upgrade option instead.

2. Disable unnecessary add-ons and plug-ins

  1. Click on the Opera icon from the top-left corner of Opera, then select Extensions followed by Extensions.
    extensions opera gx menu
  2. Next, click the Disable button to turn off this extension. Repeat the process for all extensions.
    opera gx disable extension
  3. Check if the issue is gone. If so, enable extensions one by one until you find the culprit. After you do, remove it from Opera.

Few users reported that the Cashback extension caused the problem, but almost any extension can lead to this issue.

So, those are a few ways you can fix Opera crashes. Just make sure you apply them as listed, and you should be able to get your browser working normally again.

If you are facing other issues like Opera not closing, or Opera GX not responding, check our dedicated articles to see how to fix it.

This isn’t the only issue, and many reported that Opera isn’t working on Windows 11, but we have an entire guide dedicated to that issue.

If nothing else works, you might have to reinstall Opera. If you don’t want to lose your files, check our guide on how to install Opera without losing data.

Was this guide helpful to you? Don’t hesitate to comment in the section below and tell us what you think. Thanks for reading!

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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it. He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes. In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.