Opera Browser Statistics

As browser-based workflows have become the norm, people have started choosing web browsers other than Google Chrome and Safari. Opera, a Norwegian web browser company, has leveraged this trend, pushing its Opera Browser to the forefront. Today, Opera Browser is one of the most popular browsers from the list of alternative options, especially for those looking for a productivity boost.

Here are some statistics on Opera Browser to help you understand its growth and current position.

Opera Browser: General Statistics and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and statistics about Opera Browser.

• Opera had its beginnings in 1995, making the browser one of the oldest in the market. It is older than Google Chrome and Safari, which are two market-dominating options.
• Opera develops different versions of the browser, including Opera Mini and Opera GX.
• Opera Browser now uses the Chromium rendering engine, making it effortless for users to shift from Google Chrome.
• As of 2024, Opera Browser is the fourth most popular web browser in the market. It competes neck to neck with Firefox and Samsung Internet.
• Opera Browser was one of the first to introduce built-in ad-blocking and pop-up blocking as a value-added feature.

• Opera Mini, the version of Opera built for mobile devices, uses server-side compression to offer users better browsing speeds.
• Opera Mini was influential in increasing the internet adoption rate in areas with limited connectivity options, especially South Asia and Africa.
• Opera is one of the few browsers that are available across multiple platforms like PC, Mac, Android, and iOS, and they all have almost the same feature set.
• Opera Browser also offers innovative features like a built-in VPN service and AI assistant.
• Opera is more prevalent in the Asian continent than in North America.

Opera Browser Usage and Market Share

How is Opera Browser against other options in terms of usage and market share? Here’s what numbers say.

• According to global statistics, in 2024, Opera Browser had a market share of 2.2%, making it the fourth most-used web browser in the market.
• In Europe, the Opera Browser enjoys a market share of 3.2%. This increase is mainly due to the many privacy-centric features included in the Opera package.
• In North America, however, fewer people use Opera Browser, pushing its market share to 0.9%. The browser has a relatively lower market share in Asia as well.

• It is estimated that 350 million people actively use Opera Browser as one of their web browsers.
• Opera Browser has the highest market share of 6.5% in Africa, followed by a 3.4% market share in South America.
• In Africa, Opera Browser enjoys a better mobile browser market share: 7.75%. This is primarily due to the increasing number of mobile internet users in the continent.
• 47.62% of people who use Opera Browser are between 18 and 24 years old, making the browser a more popular option among youngsters.
• While 26.56% of the user base is aged between 25 and 34, only 12.82% are aged 35-41, and 13% of the user base is aged above 45.

• Opera Browser had the highest global market share among web browsers in 2015, a year in which it recorded 6.28%.
• The Opera Browser market share had a record-breaking dip to 1.63% in 2020, a year in which other web browsers gained more users.

Financial Opera Statistics

Opera Browser had a rather rollercoaster ride in terms of financial performance. Here are some numbers:

• As of 2024, Opera Browser has a market capitalization value of $1.39 billion, indicating the influence the company has in the web browser market.
• However, the company had the highest market valuation in July 2023, with a recorded value of $2.2 billion.
• Both these numbers indicate the incredible growth Opera has shown in recent years, considering its market capitalization value of $0.45 billion in 2022. It must also be noted that the browser had the lowest market share in 2020.
• The company witnessed a whopping 100% year-to-year growth in Q4 2020. This meant that Opera Browser’s revenue in Q4 2020 was double that of Q4 2019.
• In 2022, Opera Browser had a total revenue of $331.5 million, which marked a stark growth of 31.9% from the numbers in 2021, $250.9 million.
• 2024 has been an excellent year for Opera Browser, considering that it witnessed a 20% increase in Q3 of the year, achieving $123.2 million.
• In the same financial quarter, Opera Browser recorded an advertising revenue of $76.8 million, which marks a 26% increase from Q3 2024.
• Search revenue for Opera Browser, on the other hand, had a 13% growth compared to Q3 2023 and stands at $46.3 million.
• The company recorded its operating expenses at $100.7 million, which marks a 16% year-to-year increase.
• Compared to the numbers five years prior, Opera Browser seems to have achieved better financial success in 2024.

Opera Statistics for the Future

Here’s what expert predictions on Opera statistics say:

• Experts predict that the revenue from Opera Browser is likely to increase by 13.8% in upcoming years.
• Opera has been performing so well in the stock market that analysts now consider the company’s stock a “Strong Buy.”
• Opera Browser is expected to have a return on equity of 13.4% within the coming three years.
• Opera GX, the Opera browser made for gaming needs, is expected to increase the number of active users, especially given the last year-to-year increase of 22%.
• Search revenue for Opera Browser continues to rise, indicating that more high-monetization users are turning to the web browser.

Conclusion

I hope these statistics helped you understand how well Opera Browser is growing. It is indeed one of the best browsers out there, especially for those who value privacy and productivity. It is impressive that Opera packs many features that I would have needed an extension for. Given that SaaS products are driving most workforce platforms, more people need powerful browsers, and Opera is fit for that spot.