<![CDATA[Browser Connector says “update required” after Opera update, but no update is available]]>Hello,
After updating to the latest Opera Stable version, Browser Connector stopped working.
The Browser Connector panel now shows a red “update required” warning, but there is no update button or any visible way to update the connector.
ChatGPT now returns:
Browser not connected. Make sure to enable "Allow AI connection" in the Browser Connector and sign in with your Opera account.
I have already confirmed that:

  • Browser Connector is enabled
  • “Allow AI connection” is enabled
  • I am signed in to my Opera account
  • Restarting Opera does not solve the issue
  • Disabling and re-enabling the connector does not solve the issue
  • No Browser Connector update is available
    This started immediately after the Opera update.
    I have also submitted an official Opera Desktop Stable bug report:
    BUG-30053
    I noticed there are already other reports about Browser Connector connection instability, but this case seems slightly different because the connector explicitly says it needs an update while no update mechanism is available.
    Has anyone else seen this after updating Opera Stable?
]]>https://forums.opera.com/topic/89764/browser-connector-says-update-required-after-opera-update-but-no-update-is-availableRSS for NodeSun, 11 Oct 2026 16:27:19 GMTSat, 10 Oct 2026 15:19:25 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Browser Connector says “update required” after Opera update, but no update is available on Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:35:29 GMT]]>Browser Connector version: 5.2.0
Server error: OUTDATED_CLIENT
WebSocket close: 1008 Client version below minimum

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/411110https://forums.opera.com/post/411110Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:35:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browser Connector says “update required” after Opera update, but no update is available on Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:25:10 GMT]]>@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

Browser Connector Update required.PNG

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

a2a45410-0cb0-4746-8c85-9719dd23f60a-image.png

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

NewDev Browser Connector Update required.PNG

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/411096https://forums.opera.com/post/411096Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:25:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browser Connector says “update required” after Opera update, but no update is available on Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:08:01 GMT]]>Yes, same issue here. Also tried rolling back to an earlier version, but the problem continues to persist.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/411107https://forums.opera.com/post/411107Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:08:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browser Connector says “update required” after Opera update, but no update is available on Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:56:55 GMT]]>@seals831 same here.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/411105https://forums.opera.com/post/411105Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:56:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browser Connector says “update required” after Opera update, but no update is available on Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:46:52 GMT]]>same here.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/411104https://forums.opera.com/post/411104Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:46:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browser Connector says “update required” after Opera update, but no update is available on Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:41:52 GMT]]>The same problem on two devices.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/411100https://forums.opera.com/post/411100Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:41:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browser Connector says “update required” after Opera update, but no update is available on Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:00:53 GMT]]>@seals831 same problem here. Suddenly stopped working (while I was already working with the plugin. Same errors, I tried every reinstallation.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/411079https://forums.opera.com/post/411079Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:00:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browser Connector says “update required” after Opera update, but no update is available on Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:56:03 GMT]]>@sanliang me too 3df2b1a3-ab56-48b3-802f-e22c8db042e3-image.png

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/411076https://forums.opera.com/post/411076Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:56:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browser Connector says “update required” after Opera update, but no update is available on Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:53:16 GMT]]>bfade823-8f63-45dd-8843-f8e91aaf26b9-image.png

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!

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