Opera
Opera's mission is to provide the best possible internet experience on any device, focusing on performance, privacy, and innovation through AI and specialized browsers.
At a Glance
- Gamers
- Mobile users in emerging markets (Africa/Asia)
- Tech enthusiasts
- Web3/Crypto users
AI Tools by Opera
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Opera Neon
Agentic AI Browser for Tasks
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Latest News
Opera Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results Ahead of Expectations
Opera Showcase Strategic Vision Centered on AI-Powered Innovation
Opera Pre-announces Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Above Guidance
Opera Rolls Out New AI Capabilities Across Opera One and GX
Products & Services
The flagship desktop browser with a modular design and integrated AI assistant, Aria.
A specialized browser for gamers featuring CPU, RAM, and Network limiters.
A mobile browser optimized for data saving and speed in low-connectivity areas.
An AI-powered news discovery and aggregation platform.
Market Position
Opera positions itself as the innovative alternative to 'default' browsers like Chrome and Safari, offering specialized features (gaming, AI, privacy) that competitors lack natively.
Leadership
Founders
Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner
Computer scientist and entrepreneur. He was a researcher at Telenor before co-founding Opera. He later founded Vivaldi Technologies.
Geir Ivarsøy
Computer scientist and developer at Telenor Research where he co-developed the initial Opera browser. He was a co-founder of Opera Software AS.
Executive Team
Lin Song
Chief Executive Officer
Joined Opera in 2002. Previously served as COO and Co-CEO. He oversees the company's global strategy and product development.
James Yahui Zhou
Executive Chairman
Founder of Kunlun Tech. Served as Opera's CEO from 2016 to 2021 before becoming Executive Chairman.
Board of Directors
Founding Story
Opera began as a research project at Telenor (the Norwegian state-owned telecom) in 1994. Founders Jon von Tetzchner and Geir Ivarsøy developed the 'Presto' layout engine and eventually launched their own company in 1995 to release the software commercially.
Business Model
Revenue Model
Primarily advertising (Opera Ads) and search partnerships (Google, Yandex). Secondary revenue from subscriptions (VPN Pro, GameMaker) and fintech services.
Pricing Tiers
Device-wide protection for up to 6 devices.
Billed annually at $47.88.
Commercial license for desktop, web, and mobile exports.
Includes console exports (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch).
Target Markets
- Gamers
- Mobile users in emerging markets (Africa/Asia)
- Tech enthusiasts
- Web3/Crypto users
- Gaming (Opera GX)
- Privacy-focused browsing
- Data-saving mobile browsing
- Crypto/Web3 management
- AI-assisted productivity
- Yandex
- Amazon
- TikTok