# Opera: Private Web Browser

> Browse faster. Built-in VPN, AI assistant, and ad blocker included. No bloat

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.opera.browser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.opera.browser)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.opera.browser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Opera
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 551,611,960
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (5,490,187 ratings)
- **Version:** 101.4.5178.90106
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2010-11-08
- **Publisher country:** NO
- **Size:** 222 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.browser)
- **Website:** [http://www.opera.com](http://www.opera.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.opera.com/privacy](https://www.opera.com/privacy)

## Description

Opera is an advanced web browser designed for users seeking speed, privacy, and customization. It offers a free VPN for enhanced online privacy, an effective ad blocker powered by uBlock Origin to eliminate intrusive ads, and a tracker blocker to prevent your browsing habits from being sold. Users can enjoy total personalization with dark mode, wallpapers, and themes, making browsing a unique and comfortable experience.

Additionally, Opera syncs your tabs, bookmarks, and settings across devices seamlessly. It compresses webpages to save data and increase loading speeds, while VPN Pro extends protection beyond the browser to multiple devices. Easy to use with no sign-ups or hidden fees, Opera provides a secure, efficient, and enjoyable browsing experience that truly does more than just load pages.

## Rankings

- #280 — Overall
- #15 — Communication (Free)
- #51 — Communication (Gross)
- #168 — Top app in Indonesia
- #3 — browser settings
- #3 — browsing

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.opera.browser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.opera.browser.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.opera.browser.permission.GET_PREINSTALL_DATA`
- `com.opera.browser.permission.PRIVATE_PROVIDERS`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Reviews are largely positive, praising strong ad-blocking, an all-in-one privacy suite, and fast performance. Many call Opera among the best browsers and note it’s good for web games. However, recurring concerns include ad-blocker reliability and VPN stability across versions, with some reports of the VPN being removed. Some users also mention occasional service compatibility quirks. Overall, Opera suits privacy-minded users seeking speed and ad-free browsing, but feature stability and cross-service compatibility may vary.

### Pros

- Strong ad-blocking that reduces ads significantly.
- All-in-one privacy suite (ad blocker, VPN, and incognito) in one app.
- Fast performance and quick downloads.
- Generally highly rated; many users call it among the best browsers.
- Good for web gaming thanks to an ad-free experience.

### Cons

- Ad blocker can be unreliable / inconsistent.
- VPN feature availability varies: present in some reviews, removed in others.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.opera.browser)