

This feature, initially implemented on Opera for Android, was tested on 15,000 websites. The cookie dialog blocker uses a combination of CSS rules and JavaScript heuristics to identify and remove cookie alerts. However, an unforeseen consequence has been a sharp increase in the often complex and confusing attempts by websites to make their visitors agree to their privacy practices and policies. The recent introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was intended to provide people with improved control over their online privacy. If you want to stay in control of what cookie or privacy agreements are accepted, disable this option. With this option enabled, you are agreeing to have cookies set on Opera Touch. Turning on cookie blocker enables the Automatically accept cookie dialogs option. Under Browser, tap Block cookie dialogs.These dialogs are designed to provide you with more control over your online privacy. In Opera Touch, you can choose to block cookie dialogs that appear on websites.

Under Browser, toggle Cryptocurrency mining protection.To turn on or off cryptocurrency mining protection: You can test if your device is protected from cryptocurrency mining with our cryptojacking test. When you access those websites, the scripts will cause your device to use more CPU than it should. Some websites have cryptojacking scripts embedded in their code. Opera’s cryptocurrency mining protection stops cryptojacking from occurring on your device without your knowledge. The ad blocker contains EasyList and regional ad blocker lists. Opera Touch’s native and opt-in ad blocker helps improve page loading speeds. Toggle off Use system theme and select Dark.Under General, tap Default search engine.The search engine which you choose will be used when searching from FAB or Instant Search. Google is Opera Touch’s default search engine, but you can choose from several search engines available in the browser.
