Oslo, Norway, November 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) today announced that its PC browser reached 100 million monthly active users in October 2026, marking the company’s first time crossing this milestone. The figure represents a 16% year-over-year increase, equivalent to 14 million additional monthly active users over the past 12 months.
Currently, PC users make up more than one-third of Opera’s nearly 290 million monthly desktop and mobile browser users and are central to the company’s efforts to strengthen its presence in Western markets.
This milestone comes as Opera shifts its strategic focus toward higher-value markets, particularly Europe and North America, where most users rely on browsers pre-installed on their computers, making it essential for Opera to position itself as an attractive alternative.
Opera competes differently from default browsers: the company invests in unique features and specialized products rather than relying on default browser status. Opera’s browser is primarily designed around evolving user needs and use cases, including productivity, personalization, gaming, digital wellness, and artificial intelligence.
Krystian Kolondra, Executive Vice President of AI at Opera, said: “We are honored to see more and more people choosing Opera as their preferred browser on PC. Our team works daily to drive browser innovation and create experiences that truly make a difference for users. After 30 years of browser development, we feel we’ve only just begun.”
Opera covers diverse audiences through distinct browsing experiences, a key part of its strategy. Its PC product lineup includes the flagship browser Opera One, Opera GX for gamers, the minimalist Opera Air, and Opera Neon, which explores new possibilities in AI-driven, agent-based browsing. This strategy enables Opera to advance innovation in multiple directions while continuing to focus on the needs of individual users.
Even as Opera reaches this milestone, the role of the browser itself is evolving. Over the past year, Opera has introduced next-generation AI features into its PC browser. The Browser Connector allows users to share browser context with AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Claude. Meanwhile, WebAI enables websites and extensions to use AI models running locally on the user’s device. By processing requests on the user’s device, the browser can deliver greater privacy and faster response times without sending data to cloud-based models. Users retain full control: models are downloaded only when the feature is enabled, and websites must obtain explicit permission to access them. The company says these advancements collectively reflect Opera’s ongoing focus on driving innovation in the browser.
With PC monthly active users reaching 100 million, Opera has entered a new phase of growth and solidified its position in the global browser market. The company stated that it will continue investing in product innovation and expansion in Western markets, aiming to make Opera an increasingly attractive choice for users seeking alternatives to default browsers.
About Opera
Opera is an independent browser company founded in 1995 and headquartered in Norway. Opera’s browsers are designed to deliver innovative and feature-rich experiences across devices. Its product lineup includes Opera One, Opera GX, Opera Air, and Opera Neon for PC, as well as mobile browser products. Opera is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol OPRA.