How to Disable JavaScript in Opera

Turning off JavaScript can help with privacy. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to disable JavaScript in the Opera web browser.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 38 words · Holly Nichols

These directions are confirmed to work for Opera 112 but can probably be adapted for other versions.

SelectPrivacy & securityon the left, thenSite settingson the right.

ChooseDon’t allow sites to use JavaScriptto block it on all web pages.

The Opera browser’s privacy and security settings

Opera’s site settings in the desktop browser

The JavaScript settings in the Opera web browser