I installed Opera a couple of years ago because of its included VPN. I wanted to get away from being tracked everywhere by Google. However, when I discovered that the Opera VPN was using Google servers, that idea went out the window. I stopped using the Opera VPN feature and went with a different VPN provider.

I've found Opera to be a bit more demanding on my computer than other web browsers, but the built in VPN is worth it. It turns on and off with one click, and can be configured to automatically turn off when using certain sites (ex. google) to provide local content.

With my Dell Vostro, Opera 53's VPN is really stable and reliable.It turns on and off at My will instantly.I checked accessing many websites with their own trackers, locators and found my IP address really concealed.Since I add an additional security of Not informing sites of my location, the Opera VPN runs like a good engine.Even when sites nag for allowing my PC to give out location data, I stubbornly refuse.For navigation purposes, i avoid using the Google and other Maps on my PC.And as an extra security on my Avast AV, I usually wipe clean my every trace with total cleaners to remove every cookies, autofill info, save passwords offers, dictionary suggested autocomplete helps and such.This method of intensive cleaning and using VPN, slows the browser load time when it has hundreds of Speed Dial Links.A slower loading speed is pretty good against revealed VIP.Above all these, I HOPE that I am still hidden!