Opera Browser

Comments discuss the Opera web browser, its features like adblockers and similarities to Chrome/Chromium, historical context, popularity on mobile, and issues with website support.

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Sample Comments

robertlagrant Dec 19, 2016 View on HN

Didn't Opera do this years ago?

nemomarx Mar 3, 2025 View on HN

isn't opera just chrome now? that would obviously let them keep up

petra Sep 10, 2018 View on HN

What are the benefits of Opera over chrome?

exterm Feb 28, 2013 View on HN

you can use this as a reason for using opera, too.

Twirrim Apr 28, 2021 View on HN

Wasn't Opera doing something similar too for a while?

yread Aug 7, 2009 View on HN

Opera has a somewhat similar deal (for all their browsers)

jkot Sep 13, 2016 View on HN

Opera is surprisingly nice browser.. with adblocker

teknologist Jan 22, 2015 View on HN

Opera is the same browser for all intents and purposes now anyway

sp332 May 24, 2012 View on HN

Hey, Opera got mentioned! That never happens :)

RikardStallmen Jan 29, 2014 View on HN

Opera is ded.Better set sail for other browsers guys.