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New downloads record for Opera 9

Published June 21st, 2006 4:46 AM EDT By Daniel Goldman

Opera CEO Jon von Tetzchner told me earlier today at the Opera 9 launch event in Seattle that it has reached a new record with downloads of the desktop browser.

The previous download record for Opera was when it removed the ads with Opera 8.5, which had more than one million downloads in the first two days.

Update: Thanks to Jakub81, who pointed to a blog post by Dean Kakridas, VP for Market Development at Opera. Over the first day Opera had at least 750,000 downloads. I had a chance to meet Dean at the launch of Opera 9 in Seattle. I’m looking forward to working with Dean on various projects aimed at increasing the awareness and ultimately the market share of the Opera browser.

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  1. 1 tamster Jun 21st, 2006 at 4:53 am
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Windows Windows Server 2003

    Nice to hear that, good for them! :)

  2. 2 Christian Jun 21st, 2006 at 5:43 am
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Linux Linux

    does anyone have informaion about the number of downloads?

  3. 3 Jere Jun 21st, 2006 at 6:19 am
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Windows Windows XP

    I’ve been told download numbers are top secret for now :P

  4. 4 Jakub81 Jun 21st, 2006 at 6:49 am
    using Opera Opera 8.54 on Windows Windows XP

    Dean Kakridas wrote on his blog it’s over 750 000:
    http://my.opera.com/OperaSinger/blog/show.dml/308186

  5. 5 Ankur Jun 21st, 2006 at 1:34 pm
    using Flock Flock 0.7.0.17.1 on Windows Windows XP

    Btw, at download.com the Opera 9 download count is at 6 million. Is that cumulative of all previous versions?

    Another thing, just trying out flock let’s see if operawatch detects that. :)

  6. 6 Drew Olanoff Jun 21st, 2006 at 7:37 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Windows Windows XP

    David Lawrence had me on last night, hopefully that will get more folks turned onto the cause. We had a caller who applauded Opera on Mobile which was fantastic.

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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