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Opera is a web browser that provides built-in ad blockers and free VPN to help users load webpages faster and reduce online tracking.

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Reviews of Opera

Average score

Overall
4.6
Ease of Use
4.6
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.7

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
David
David
IT Technician in Zambia
Verified LinkedIn User
Oil & Energy, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Davids Opera Review

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: Opera is a great browser that i use both on the phone and laptop as it does not consume a lot of data as most browsers.

Pros:

Opera is not taxing on machine hardware and offers a portable version that one can use without having to install it on the machine.

Cons:

Extention management and support is not as good or extensive as other browsers such as firefox or chrome.

Tommaso
Head of Brand and Innovation in Italy
Design, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

The browser to go for and effective net experience management

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: A complete, fast, reliable, easy to use, and UI innovative browser.

Pros:

A robust, reliable and complete browser that does what you need. Workspaces and Tabs groups are the best invention in browsers after tabs.

Cons:

Synchronisation between desktop and mobile devices is ineffective

Vincenzo
Financial Accountant in UK
Information Technology & Services, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Good tool, but must improve to close the gap

4.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: Smooth and light software, good tools but lucks of AI integrations and extensions

Pros:

Great personalization for the home page, with the ability to divide the different bookmarks in to folders.

Cons:

not as much integrations and third party extensions as per competitors

Tiego
Official in South Africa
Computer Games, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Opera review

2.0 11 months ago

Pros:

Is nice when it comes to other things and is good with searching task

Cons:

It has flaws with ad blocking It will tell you you blocked the ads then later on the ads are back

Douarou
Artist producer in US
Music, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best review

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Easy to use for seach and many options for user

Pros:

Best to found sesrch online and creste many windows to enjoy the day

Cons:

With Many options available opera mini a a nice software

Mitchell
Engineering Student in Canada
E-Learning, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

My new favourite browser!

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: Overall, it's designed to make your browsing experience smooth and convenient.

Pros:

I like all the built in capabilities. The built in ad blocker and VPN is great, getting way less popups with it. I also like the pop out video player so I can browse other sites while still watching videos.

Cons:

Some people might find the interface less intuitive if they're used to other browsers.

Hana
Leader of inventory in Czechia
Accounting, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Simple browser

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: Opera is a fast browser with useful tools like ad blocking and a free VPN for secure browsing. It integrates messaging apps, making it easier to stay connected while surfing. Although it might take some getting used to if you're switching from another browser, Opera's customizable interface and reliable performance make it a great choice. It works smoothly on both mobile and desktop devices, offering speed and security features that users appreciate. Overall, Opera is nice for its simplicity and helpful features that enhance your browsing experience.

Pros:

Opera has many built-in features that improve browsing. It includes a free VPN for private and secure browsing, and an ad blocker that speeds up loading times by removing ads. The battery saver feature helps extend laptop battery life (making Opera great for travel). These built-in features make Opera a convenient and powerful browser without needing extra extensions.

Cons:

Opera can slow down your computer because it uses a lot of system resources. Additionally, some websites might not be fully compatible with Opera and some sites may not recognize it. Opera also doesn’t have a reading mode, reading list, or social sharing tool.

Mallex
Online Tutor in Tanzania
E-Learning, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Opera min Browser Reviews

5.0 last year

Comments: Enjoying using this Browser as it uses less data and allows easy downloading.

Pros:

Offline and ad-blocking features are exceptional. Opera Mini is a solid choice for users who prioritize data savings, speed, and basic browsing on their mobile devices. However, if you need extensive features, complete privacy, or flawless rendering of rich media, other browsers might be a better fit.

Cons:

Less privacy and poor tab management. But all in all this browser is dope.

Tara
Ai Creator in US
Arts & Crafts, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Excellent Web Browser

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: It's been very pleasant and very user friendly. Also very easy to install.

Pros:

I believe it is always in incognito mode or you can put it in that mode to keep safe from Hackers. I love all the special features it has to offer more so than any other browser out there. For example if you are watching a video you can go to your next tab and it will pip so you can still watch the video while at the other tab. I just recently came across this one.

Cons:

Everything so far s great I don't really see anything negative to say about it.

Mert
Ph.D student in UK
Education Management, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Opera Browser: A Balanced Blend of Performance and Privacy

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Despite minor drawbacks, Opera is ideal for users seeking privacy and unique features without overwhelming system resources, especially compared to other browsers.

Pros:

Opera is a lightweight and resource-efficient browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN, and enhanced privacy features. It has a customizable interface, a sidebar for quick access to messaging apps, and a feature called Flow to sync seamlessly with mobile devices.

Cons:

From my experience, there aren't many cons with Opera. However, if I had to point out some, the VPN is more of a proxy with limited locations, and the browser may lack the extensive extension library found in Chrome.

Tomas
service engineer in Czechia
Hospital & Health Care, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

One of my favourite browser

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

I like the speed of the browser and normal RAM consumption. Also integrated Ad-blocker is real plus. The funcionality is very good and browser is easy to use.

Cons:

I little bit missing a better searching (in compare with google search) and private browser is also missing.

Geetika
Sales & Marketing Manager in India
Hospitality, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Opera Search Engine, Good but Underrated Software

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Overall Opera is good and one of the popular browsers that helps to read the complex java scripts. It has attractive pinboards, bookmarks bar and themes that makes it interactive.

Pros:

I found it attractive and very useful, the best thing is that it use less RAM and saves the battery in the device. The pin boards makes it very interactive.

Cons:

It works slow and at this time it considered an underrated browsers. Many times it shows different results for your searches.

Jeremy
Game Designer in US
Entertainment, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

My Favorite Browser But Could Use Some Upgrades

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Overall I really like Opera. I like it more than any other browser I have used so far, and I've used Internet Explorer, Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and now Opera over the course of 20 or so years since I've been actively using the internet. It has many great features built in that make it an absolute breeze to work with!

Pros:

I absolutely love the ability to set RAM, CPU, and other hardware limitations on what the browser can use. I also like the difference between bookmarks and pinboards and love using both features.

Cons:

One thing I wish would be adjusted with the pinboard feature is that it would warn you if that page was already pinned on the pinboard you are trying to add it to. I have accidentally pinned the same page a few different times and this either shouldn't be possible or should warn you that it is already on it and should pop up with a question saying something like "X page is already on your pinboard named X, would you like to add another copy?" Another thing I wish is that workspaces were more than just options but also allowed either different tabs to auto open when you switch that window to that workspace or would allow for different bookmarks for that specific workspace. This would be ideal for my setup as I have research, tutorials, documentation on my left monitor, any online work with the company's files or databases on my main monitor, and on my right monitor I have my email, social media, and discord open. I would love to setup each of these monitors as their own "workstations" that include their own startup tabs and bookmarks.

Hashan
Hashan
Asset Managment & Accounts in Qatar
Verified LinkedIn User
Food & Beverages, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Enjoy No Strings Attached Web Browsing with Opera

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: I must tell you that using Opera has given me so much relief as it consists of a solid VPN platform to browse the web without a single worry. In addition, the left sidebar is a lifesaver as it helps to modify and add various extensions to quick access, like Messenger, WhatsApp, and top-notch players like Spotify, apple, Soundcloud and etc. Furthermore, the interface is very appealing as it gives a big thumbnail of site logos compared to Google's browser. Overall, this is a well-done browser!

Pros:

The best thing I am enjoying in this Opera is the "'workspace''. This feature helps to segregate my sites as per my wish. Each site can be easily put under different workspaces which are denoted in small icons. Another best thing about using Opera is stopping unnecessary Ad-popups. Appearing ads is quite annoying as you cannot surf the web without peace of mind.

Cons:

It is obvious that when using the Opera browser there is an expected speed lag. However, this is understandable, since the browser needs to bypass various restrictions for each website, in order to give the expected output. If you have a good internet speed this becomes negligible, since you will not feel a significant lag.

Alexandru Cristian
Alexandru Cristian
QA Engineer in Romania
Verified LinkedIn User
Internet, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I tried Opera to see how it ranks amongst its competitors

3.0 3 years ago

Comments: My overall experience with Opera was a good one for the short period of time I have used it.
A reliable and stable browser with multiple functionalities embedded.

Pros:

I liked the most the fact that you can chat directly from the browser (on the left side menu), the fact that it has a VPN and ad-blocker included inside the browser.

Cons:

I do not have any cons, but I just noticed that it doesn't have that spark to make me switch from Chrome / Firefox or Edge.

Zeghoudi
assistance programing in Algeria
Security & Investigations, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Opera the Integrated browser

5.0 last year

Comments: What a wonderful browser, distinguished by its ease of use and its powerful search engine, with the ability to browse without annoying ads. Thank you, customers. Keep it up.

Pros:

What I loved about this browser is its ease of use and its powerful search engine

Cons:

Perhaps the size of the browser for medium devices

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Ilove opera

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Slow problema and large size

Pros:

So fast and basic helps me a lot in my work

Cons:

Support must be faster and its. Keeps crush

Usman
Usman
Manager in Nigeria
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer & Network Security, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

.......a better and efficient browser

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: A good browser that provides a seamless and efficient browsing experience

Pros:

Adblocker and VPN features are wonderful to have

Cons:

The tab layout looks oldLanguage translator not always workinf

Jonathan
Photographer in Trinidad & Tobago
Photography, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

J.L. Opera Review

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: When it comds to my overall experience with Opera Browser, it is a fast and reliable alternative to other popular browsers. However, this is my first choice when I'm dealing with certain tasks like gaming, but not al websites would function as smoothly due to Opera's design and interface. Overally, it has its strengths and weaknesses, but nevertheless is a browser that I would use frequently.

Pros:

As someone who's always mindful of surfing the World Wide Web, their built-in VPN is a major catalyst for me when using this browser because it provides added privacy and security.The addition of an ad blocker as a feature installed on the software ensures my confidence in the software.

Cons:

Knowing that no software is perfect, coming across a bug or a glitch may be a bit strenuous as customer support may be limited. So there isn't a certainty that my issue may be solved instantly as compared to other browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

Arturo
Arturo
Multi-Tasking in Mexico
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

The search engine for the most demanding (gamers)

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: I would define it as the browser that we should all try sometime, because it adjusts to your needs in your daily life, it adjusts to the applications you use the most and you have a response when searching infinitely faster than in other browsers, it saves battery, you have integrated ad blocker and the best thing is that you have the gamer version just as free, happy searching!

Pros:

What I liked most about this browser, is that it is so customized, you can adjust everything to your liking, at first I thought it was going to be a little complicated, but the truth is that it is not, in the settings you can perfectly set what kind of features you want for your browser and which ones you want to hide. Personally I changed to this browser, because in a few days I was using programs that consumed a lot of my computer, and this surprisingly consumes very little, in order to have more efficiency when working. I use Opera GX which is the same, but gives you a gamer touch for those people who are in that world, the interface is quite attractive. Another very important security advantage is that it comes with an Ad Blocker, along with hidden trackers, for those malicious pages that you find on the web, this is something very positive and an extra point. On the left side, you can manage several things at the same time, such as viewing your messaging messages, checking which tabs consume the most of your computer, cleaning your cache and history, etc.

Cons:

It may be that, there are quite a few features that you can get saturated in a certain way, since at the beginning everything is enabled by default, such as sound when typing, opening a new tab, sound of notifications, etc. But this can be simply removed or lowered in the settings, or simply muted in the settings. But in general, the problems I find with this search engine are very minimal, as it is tailored to try to consume much of your computer compared to other search engines.

Masoud
Software Developer in UK
Retail, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Modern browser for modern era

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

Opera browser offers you features that other competitors are playing catch-ups to implement. The design and development team behind it are very forward-thinking people who have brilliant ideas to make the browser one of the most modern and polished and yet one of the most user-friendly browsers in the market. The offered themes are very eye-pleasing out of the box and look astonishing. This alone makes it stand out from the look and feel of other browsers. The rendering engine is very fast and it's easily on par with the big names that have dominated the browser market share. One of the nice things I quite enjoy is the Menu and where it's placed. It's nicely thought through and is very well placed. It's always there and you don't get confused as to where it is and how to get to it. I also very much like the built-in VPN which makes life easier when you need to access a website even more securely.

Cons:

There was just one time that it had UI issues on Linux and the team got it sorted in a couple of updates. Other than that I can't find any fault in this fantastic browser.

Inaam
Business Development Manager in Pakistan
Real Estate, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Opera, the lightest internet browser

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: I have been using Opera since Windows XP days, and like it for its stability, fast loading and not consuming much hardware resources like Ram, etc.

Pros:

Opera is one on the most early web browser in the market, that has kep its shine by constant improvements, integrations and updates. It is very light weight and installs very easily. It user graphics interface is very pleasant and offers a variety of themes to select from according to your likings. You can change your default search engine which is integrated in the address bar. Opera tends to focus a lot on keeping your browsing sessions secure. You can choose to surf the web using its incognito mode to avoid cookies and clean your usage traces. It also has an in built VPN, that not only mask your IP by changing it, but also ebales you to evade censorships. Along with that, it also has a data compression tool, which minimize your data usage, a pretty handy feature when using costly cellular data. In the end, it works smoothly on all devices and platforms.

Cons:

While using Opera Web Browser on Android, I have noticed that if you load a page and then switch to another app without closing Opera while multitasking and then switch back to it, it do not retain the preloaded data and reloads the page (probably to minimize Ram consumption) , which is quite irritating if you do so while filling a form or writing an email or something, as you have to start all over again.

Msawenkosi
Rapper in South Africa
Music, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Opera-Best Browsing App

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Easy to use and I get all the information I need.

Cons:

There's too many ads on this browser and sometimes it takes time downloading files

Chanaka
Chanaka
Graphic Designer in Sri Lanka
Verified LinkedIn User
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Average browser with lightweight engine

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: An attractive browser that is great for average users with some great features. Uses lesser RAM and saves battery where it's a concern. And saves data usage with ad blocking system and improves user experience. Included social media checking option saves time.

Pros:

Wonderful UI and can be customizable to the preferred way. The best feature was saving data better than any other browser with functions like in built VPN and adblockers. Specially recommended for gamers due to extended support for gaming. Also unlike Google Chrome Opera used a surprisingly smaller portion of RAM increasing the overall experience. And opera is equipped with many inbuilt user friendly features such as checking WhatsApp, Telegram, or even Instagram.

Cons:

Frequent crashing and some unsupported websites made the user experience negative. And web surfing is slower than Google Chrome. And inability to customize some options in UI was noted as a disadvantage.

Gbadamosi
Gbadamosi
Freelancer in Nigeria
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Opera Review

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Opera makes internet browsing very fast for me especially when there is slow connection and this has helped in completing various researches for my projects.

Pros:

I love the fact that the browser has a built-in ad blocker, it is very fast compared to similar products and it is very easy to navigate through the browser. The turbo mode also makes the browser easy to use especially when internet is not fast.

Cons:

Opera offers several options to choose from, this is positive in some cases, but in most cases, it can be very overwhelming and stressful because there are too many options.

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