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Opera Desktop Browsers Pass 100 Million Users

Opera says its desktop browsers have reached more than 100 million users, adding to about 190 million mobile users.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Opera

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Opera said on November 5 that its desktop browsers have passed 100 million users, bringing its total user base to nearly 290 million across desktop and mobile. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Opera announced on November 5, 2026 that its desktop web browsers have surpassed 100 million users. The company reports nearly 290 million total users across desktop and mobile platforms.

Why it matters

The milestone signals sustained demand for alternatives to default browsers among users in regions where defaults often go unchanged. Opera's multiple desktop offerings, including Opera One, Opera GX, Opera Air, and Opera Neon, target different user needs.

Opera reports over 100 million desktop browser users alongside about 190 million mobile users, totaling nearly 290 million across platforms. The figures are company-reported, and the source does not define whether they reflect monthly active users or cumulative installs.

The players

Opera

Opera is a Norwegian browser developer known for its privacy-focused browsers and multiple product lines spanning desktop and mobile.

The details

Opera offers several desktop browsers, including Opera One, which focuses on productivity and customization, plus Opera GX, Opera Air, and Opera Neon. The company says its desktop browsers share the same privacy and security advantages.

Timeline

  1. November 5, 2026: Opera announces its desktop browsers have surpassed 100 million users.

Market Landscape

Opera's desktop growth is positioned against the default-browser dynamic, where users in Europe and North America often keep the browser preinstalled on their devices. The company's multiple desktop variants aim to capture users seeking alternatives within that entrenched environment.

Readers can download Opera's desktop browsers, including Opera One, Opera GX, Opera Air, and Opera Neon, to test alternatives to their default browser. The desktop versions share privacy and security features, so switching does not require giving up those protections.

The takeaway

Users who rely on default browsers can compare Opera's desktop variants to find one that fits their workflow. Choosing a browser based on features like customization and privacy can change daily browsing habits.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by Thurrott.

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