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Some Opera statistics

Published February 20th, 2006 12:35 PM EST By Daniel Goldman

In today’s press conference by Opera’s outgoing CFO, Christian Jebsen, some interesting statistics regarding Opera’s download and usage were revealed.

  • Opera’s desktop browser, Opera 8, averages 100,000 downloads per-day, double the previous download rate from before Opera went ad-free.
  • In the first couple of days after the release of the Technology Preview (TP) 1 version for Opera 9, more than 500,000 users downloaded the Opera 9 preview. Never before has Opera has this many downloads for a preview version (note, this doesn’t include beta versions).
  • Opera Mini has amassed more than 1,400,000 active users, since its launch less than a month ago.
  • Opera receives on average of 750,000 unique visitors to its site, opera.com, while the Opera community site receives 600,000 unique visitors per-day.
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  1. 1 Anonymous Feb 20th, 2006 at 1:07 pm

    nice stats!

  2. 2 Aditya Feb 20th, 2006 at 1:45 pm

    Cool.
    Surely Opera is gaining ground, once they get various Gmail issues fixed then its just a cruise to victory

  3. 3 Anonymous Feb 20th, 2006 at 2:58 pm

    Ya, but what about the market share.

    Opera’s market share has only grown 0.02 % in a year.

    Don’t get me wrong I’m not a Firefox user, I’ve used it since ever.

  4. 4 Anonymous Feb 20th, 2006 at 5:37 pm

    while the Opera community site receives 600,000 unique visitors per-day.

    I am famous!

  5. 5 Foofy Feb 20th, 2006 at 6:39 pm

    I’m not sure market share is so important. It’s not as if my car suddenly stops working because there are only twenty people in the world who drive the same car as me. As standards catch market share won’t necessarily mean better compatibility. And that’s a good thing, it just creates another “leveling field” and allows more competition and innovation.

  6. 6 Foofy Feb 20th, 2006 at 6:40 pm

    Wow, my English is pretty muddled today! Make that “as standards catch on” and “levels the field.” Sheesh. Here’s to not sleeping strange hours anymore.

  7. 7 santouras Feb 21st, 2006 at 12:15 am

    yes but Foofy, if your car is only driven by 20 other people, chances are there are no spare parts for it if it ever does break down.

  8. 8 Ivan Minic Feb 21st, 2006 at 3:54 am

    …while the Opera community site receives 600,000 unique visitors per-day…

    Don’t think so.

  9. 9 Anonymous Feb 23rd, 2006 at 4:33 pm

    “Don’t think so.”

    Wow, well thought out argument you’ve got there!

  10. 10 moo Feb 27th, 2006 at 5:25 am

    The google ads on your blog advertise Opera Mini… Now on the topic of Google and Mini, it seems Google is trying to get a foot in mobile browsing too: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2006/02/query-less-ordinary.html

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Q: What is Opera?
A: Opera is one of the most powerful Web browsers around. A Web browser is the program that allows you to view Web pages. Opera is well known for innovation for PC browsers and bringing the full web to mobile phones and devices.

Q: Is Opera free?
A: Absolutely free.

Q: Why should I download a browser? Doesn't my computer already come with one for free?
A: It's about getting more out of the time you spend on the internet. Opera is designed to be much faster than these browsers and gives you powerful features that the default browser lacks. Default browsers like Internet Explorer are also more likely to be subjected to dangerous software such as viruses and spyware.

Q: Will Opera keep me safe from fraudulent websites and malicious hackers?
A: According to Secunia, a respected firm that tracks security in browsers, Opera has the best reputation and track record when it comes to browser security. Keeping our users safe from security vulnerabilities, fraudulent websites, and malicious hackers is a top priority for Opera. Opera is maintained by hundreds of engineers, developers and security experts who are constantly looking to make the browser even safer.

Q: Doesn't Opera copy all of their features from other browsers?
A: Absolutely not. In fact, many of the features that are popular in other browsers today were invented and pioneered by Opera a long time ago. Opera invented the precursor to tabs (in 1994), Page Zoom (1994), was the first browser to block pop-up ads (2000), first to add a Search field in the browser toolbar (2000), Sessions (1996), deleting private data (2000), Mouse Gestures (2000), User JavaScript (2005), BitTorrent support (2005), Widgets (2006), Speed Dial (2007), and much more.

Q: Does Opera support extensions, such as those found in Firefox?
A: Much of the functionality provided through Firefox extensions is already built directly into Opera, so you don't have to download additional extensions in Opera. In addition, Opera is highly customizable and supports all standard plug-ins.

Q: Can I also use Opera on my mobile phone?
A: Yes. And your Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS or almost any connected device and mobile phones. Opera Mobile oftens comes preinstalled from the manufacturers, but if it doesn't you can install Opera Mini which runs on nearly all phones.

Q: This all sounds great, so how do I download Opera?
A: -- Opera on your computer
-- Opera Mini on your phone
-- Opera Mobile on your phone
-- or learn more about Opera at www.opera.com