2025 ▷ How to Install IDM Extension To Opera [Direct Link]

Do you use the Opera browser but get frustrated when it can’t directly use Internet Download Manager? It feels like a hassle having your favorite download tool and your favorite browser not talking to each other. Right?

Well, there’s a simple fix. You can get them working together perfectly. Imagine all your Opera downloads being handled by the powerful and speedy IDM. No more copy-pasting links.

In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to connect IDM to your Opera browser. We’ll go over two easy methods, step by step. Let’s get started.

How to Add IDM Extension in Opera

Here are two simple ways to get IDM working in your Opera browser. I’ll walk you through both.

Method 1: Add the IDM Extension Manually

This first method involves using a special file from your IDM installation folder. It sounds technical, but it’s really just a drag-and-drop. First, you’ll need the extension file.

1. Open your Opera browser. Then, go to the extensions page. You can usually find this in the Opera menu.
2. Next, find the IDMGCExt.crx file on your computer. It’s located in the folder where you installed Internet Download Manager. This is typically C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Download Manager.
3. Now for the easy part. Just drag that file and drop it right onto the Opera extensions page.
   
4. The IDM extension will pop up on the page. Go ahead and click the Install button.
5. A confirmation box will appear. Click on Yes, install.
   
6. Almost done! Go to the IDM extension’s settings. Find the option that says “Allow access to file URLs” and turn it on. This lets IDM grab all your downloads. If you use private browsing, you should also turn on “Allow in private mode.”
   

And that’s it! You’ve manually added the IDM extension to Opera.

Method 2: Install from the Chrome Web Store

A quick heads-up. Be careful of fake IDM extensions on the store. You only want the official one, called “IDM Integration Module.” I once downloaded the wrong one by mistake, and it was a mess.

1. Click this direct link to the official extension on the Chrome Web Store: IDM Integration Module.
   
2. You’ll see a button that says “Add to Opera.” Click it. Then confirm by clicking “Add Extension.”
3. After it installs, a new tab will open to let you know it worked. You can just close that tab. Simple as that.

Pro Tip: If you see an error like “Download interrupted,” it usually means your Opera browser needs an update. Just update Opera to the latest version and try again. That should fix it.

FAQs

What if my IDM extension stops working in Opera?

This happens sometimes. First, check the basics. Is IDM running on your computer? Is the extension still enabled in Opera’s settings? Sometimes, a simple restart of your computer fixes everything. If it’s still not working, I’d suggest removing the extension and reinstalling it using one of the methods above. That usually does the trick for me.