Almost two years ago, we released the first versions of the Opera browsers with native ad blockers. We made the decision to integrate an opt-in ad blocker into our browsers as we observed a surge in installations of extension-based ad blockers. When we asked people why they used ad blockers, the answer was clear: they...

Opera 45 is here and continues the bigger UI revamp that was started in the previous version. Today’s update includes an updated user interface with an improved download manager, a new private search function and more customization possibilities for the users. The all-important download manager We are well aware that downloading files from the web...

Today we are celebrating that our new app Opera News has reached more than 1 million downloads in the African region and has become the most downloaded news app in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania as well as other countries. ‘Opera News’ was launched four weeks ago as a stand alone app designed to keep...

Hello everyone, We’re happy to introduce the stable version of Opera 51 today. Our new browser comes with internal and practical improvements to help you browse faster and more smoothly. Some further new features and adjustments include scrolling to the top of a web page with just a click of the tab and an import...

We are currently observing many websites claiming that your browser developer (or your Internet connection provider) has chosen you (or your IP address) to complete a survey, provide personal information or buy some gadgets to win a free iPhone. Unfortunately, this is a scam. These websites are in no way related to the companies mentioned,...

The Data Privacy Day on January 28 is a date we particularly care about at Opera, since maintaining our users’ privacy has always been important to us and remains a task we care about deeply. Today, we would like to use this opportunity to share some tips and tricks that will help you make sure...