The no-code tool for building mini web apps from text prompts now supports creators across Asia, Latin America, and beyond
Google’s Opal AI App Builder Goes Global
Google is expanding Opal, its AI-powered vibe-coding app, to 15 new countries, aiming to bring easy app prototyping to more creators worldwide.
Initially launched in the U.S. in July, Opal allows users to build mini web apps simply by typing out what they want. It’s now available in:
- Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, Singapore, Colombia, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panamá, Honduras, Argentina, and Pakistan.
“The ingenuity of early adopters made one thing clear: we need to get Opal into the hands of more creators globally,” said Megan Li, Senior Product Manager at Google Labs.
What Opal Does — and How It Works
Opal lets users describe an app in plain language, then uses Google’s AI models to generate a working version — no coding required.
Key features include:
- A visual editor showing the workflow of inputs, outputs, and generation steps
- The ability to edit prompts or add new logic blocks manually
- One-click publishing to the web, so others can try the app with their own Google account
Users can quickly share app links, making it ideal for teams, prototyping, or even casual creativity.
Significant Upgrades: Performance and Debugging
Alongside the expansion, Google announced new improvements aimed at both usability and speed:
- Improved debugging: Still no-code, but now users can run workflows step-by-step and see errors inline, making troubleshooting easier and faster
- Parallel execution: Complex workflows can now run multiple steps simultaneously, reducing lag
- Faster app creation: Opal’s build time has been cut down from 5+ seconds to just a few, improving the user experience significantly
These upgrades make Opal more viable for serious app-building, not just playful experimentation.
No-Code Competition Heats Up
With Opal, Google enters a rapidly growing no-code creation market that already includes tools like:
- Canva’s app builder
- Figma’s interactive prototyping
- Replit’s AI-driven coding tools
However, Google’s edge lies in tight integration with its own AI infrastructure and account ecosystem, enabling frictionless sharing and authentication.
Empowering a New Wave of Creators
Google’s global rollout underscores its belief that creative coding should be accessible to all, regardless of programming experience.
The company’s emphasis on user feedback and visual design reflects a broader trend toward AI-powered creativity tools—empowering users to build tools that are not just functional, but expressive.
Whether for creating productivity tools, interactive portfolios, or quirky utilities, Opal is positioning itself as the AI canvas for app dreamers.
