Browser Connector says “update required” after Opera update, but no update is available

[sanliang]

sanliang last edited by

Title: Opera Browser Connector says "Update Required" but no update is available — reproduced on two Windows PCs

Description:

Hi Opera Team,

I'm experiencing a specific Browser Connector update issue on two different Windows computers.

The Browser Connector displays a red warning:

"Update required. You need to update Browser Connector to get the latest version."

Environment:

• OS: Windows
• Opera version on my main PC: 137.0.6036.39
• Browser: Opera Stable
• The same problem also occurs on another PC with a fresh Opera installation.

Steps to reproduce:

1. Install or update Opera to the latest available stable version.
2. Open opera://settings/ai and install Browser Connector.
3. Enable the AI connection.
4. Open the Browser Connector toolbar popup.
5. The red "Update Required" warning appears.
6. Trying to update does not resolve the warning.
7. Uninstalling and reinstalling Browser Connector does not help.
8. Opera's own update page says the browser is already up to date.

Expected behavior:

Browser Connector should update successfully and connect to ChatGPT without displaying an update warning.

Actual behavior:

Browser Connector keeps requesting an update, but no working update path is available. The connection to ChatGPT cannot be established.

This issue is reproducible on two different computers, including one with a fresh installation.

Questions:

• Has a newer Browser Connector version been released separately from Opera Stable?
• Is this a known version compatibility or update distribution issue?
• Is there an official way to force-update Browser Connector?

Please advise. I can provide screenshots of the warning.

Thank you!

[Ronaldoraemon]

Ronaldoraemon @sanliang last edited by

@sanliang me too

[Granma70]

Granma70 @seals831 last edited by

@seals831 same problem here. Suddenly stopped working (while I was already working with the plugin. Same errors, I tried every reinstallation.

[Serotoninovich]

Serotoninovich last edited by

The same problem on two devices.

[mitvinder-outlook]

mitvinder-outlook last edited by

same here.

[mitvinder-outlook]

mitvinder-outlook @seals831 last edited by

@seals831 same here.

[Scots1]

Scots1 last edited by

Yes, same issue here. Also tried rolling back to an earlier version, but the problem continues to persist.

[Eric05Bee]

Eric05Bee @Granma70 last edited by Eric05Bee

@Granma70
I also just reported this on opera.atlassian.net
https://opera.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/52/BUG-30134

I don't know if 'Update' means
'Update the above settings'
'Update the version of Browser Connector.

Fails on established (One - stable) build.
'Disconnect' setting is 'Never'.
Even with uninstall/reinstall of Browser Connecter in opera://settings/ai

(Early Bird seettings enabled)
opera://settings/early_bird

Fails on new standalone install (Opera Developer)
Even before the button moves from Extensions ToolBar to AI ToolBar.

[KN1s]

KN1s last edited by

Browser Connector version: 5.2.0
Server error: OUTDATED_CLIENT
WebSocket close: 1008 Client version below minimum

[Eric05Bee]

Eric05Bee @KN1s last edited by Eric05Bee

@KN1s
I note from ChatGPT's end, there are some geographical restrictions on ChatGPT Pro and Plus tier users (excluding users in Switzerland, EEA, and the UK) for some connectors and custom MCP connectors.

https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6825453-chatgpt-release-notes

GDPR ?

I am in an excluded area, but I don't think the exclusions apply to 'Opera Browser Connector' plugin.

[Eric05Bee]

Eric05Bee @Eric05Bee last edited by

@Eric05Bee
Ah, just tried it again, removed 'ChatGPT' (no longer a red 'Update' button).
Re-connected, re-authenticated both ends.
It works!
Thanks
Eric