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Opera is a fast, secure, configurable, and standards compliant Internet/Intranet browser that also includes a newsreader and mail client. Opera gives you the freedom to run multiple windows without o ...
Average of 63 user ratings: 
- May 23, 2008
- For version:
- 9.27
The best for all 
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
My default browser since 1999. Highly configurable tool bar and I love the convenient tabs, panels and speed dials.
Review by: Tiger1999
First post
- Jan 12, 2008
- For version:
- 9.25
Ok but ?
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This Browser Is Alright I Guess.But I Had To Uninstall This As There Was A conflict Between My Zone Alarm Firewall And Arovax Shield (That Stops And Blocks Tracking Cookies) on my Computer. One Or The Other Would Not Load When I Turned On My Computer Everyday.Had To Keep Re Booting My Computer To Get Either One To Work Properly.This Was Not Good For My Computer.
Review by: MouseChaser (19)
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- Oct 25, 2007
- For version:
- 9.23
Almighty opera
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This browser, has many features built in to it. That IE has to use BHOs. That eats up system resources. Opera, is faster then IE, doesn't use any BHOs, Great support, on Operairc, highly configurable UI, to look like IE 6, or 7. This browser is Highly recommended. I'll recommend it before I would IE.
Review by: Tao2005 (31)
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- Aug 14, 2007
- For version:
- 9.22
Best browser
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Fast, good interface, many features which are easy to use. It have much more than any other web browser, i mean others have too cool features but they do not work for me:). I recommend it to all, who have internet connection.
Review by: jupiter (4)
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- Aug 07, 2007
- For version:
- 9.22
Excellent internet browser; forget all others
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
All the features like download manager, torrent downloader, ad/pop-up blocking, password manager are integrated within the browser itself; so no need to install additional utilities. Opera is extremely fast and light weight. Users can customize browser looks according to own choice. Content blocking is just fabulous and very easy yet highly effective. Hats-off to the Opera developers.
Review by: sanketmohite
First post
- Jul 03, 2007
- For version:
- 9.2
Opera for me the best
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
I use old Win98 and IExplorer 6.0 but it mostly crash on some websites. Used Firefox for about two months but it's sucks. Opera is very speedy and it's a relief to browse on the web. Greetings from The Netherlands.
Review by: Bobbybear
First post
- Jul 02, 2007
- For version:
- 9.2
Opera a great choice.
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I had Opera before it was free. Bought two licenses on a two-for-one deal. It was great then and even greater now that it is free. Opera is a safe,actively developed browser. It is fast and customisable. I have found that over the years Opera has improved their page rendering on web sites. I don't see that problem much any more where I surf. There are lots of decorative themes for a variety of personal tastes. Multiple tabs are still a main stay with Opera. It's my favorite web browser and has served me well for 4+ years.
Review by: moparmac (21)
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- May 13, 2007
- For version:
- 9.2
Needs a lot of work
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
In modern computing speed is not an issue on any system i make and sell to my clients. everything is fast on a modern system with a modern ISP. one can cry how fast one thing is to another and it means nothing to those of us in the 21st century with modern machines that do not use old 32 bit processing or dial-up. it's all fast now. so the important thing in a modern age of 64 bit broadband computing is never speed or resource usage. modern machines have on average 2 gigs of memory and dual core processing. if you are a gamer or a multimedia editor then speed and resource usage is an issue but not web browsing. the critical issue with web browsing is security. modern web connections are very fast and always on. one needs a browsing engine that is no way tied to the operating system. Firefox is the one for me and my customers. Opera is ok but its adblocking is terrible and its widgets are terrible. Firefox 1st Opera 2d ie and its ilk = 0.
Review by: jackfrost (35)
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- Jan 02, 2007
- For version:
- 9.02
Opera is a gem - well above all others
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
When I switched from IE to FF about a year ago, it was like going from night to day. The difference was shocking. About 2 months ago I tried Opera and was shocked again. It's the most pleasant browser aesthetically, very nicely designed, joy to use, beautiful integration of an excellent email client wit spam filters and RSS feeds. Opera should be the king of all browsers. This is a lesson in design with sophistication and simplicity.
Review by: zeeLaz (24)
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- Nov 25, 2006
- For version:
- 9.02
The best!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I'm Operas fan for more than 4 years. The Opera is the fasted browser created so far. I like its one touch settings and interface. Very easy in use with a bunch of available skins. I can highly recommend this browser to you.
Review by: I3OI3IN (4)
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- Nov 07, 2006
- For version:
- 9.02
Happy to be back using opera
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Oh, i am so happy back using Opera. Been using firefox for a few months, but never really could configure it how i wanted it. This might be a small point for some people, but i could never figure out how to turn off sounds and that was the tipping point for me. I also have been trying IE7 for a week, not good in my opinion, too many nagging warnings about activex and things. Opera just lets me get on with my browsing, i love it.
Review by: thelostsoul
First post
- Oct 16, 2006
- For version:
- 9.02
Very good browser for free
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This software really suits me. I will try to compare Opera with MS Internet Explorer. First of all opera has great mouse controls. Second: all new windows are opened in the upper opera tray, instead of placing them in taskbar. Third: Opera has a useful transfer list, that shows your downloads. Fourth: maximum of working space. IE takes much space for its huge toolbars. Fifth: mail client. Sixth: voice controlling. Seventh: Wand. That tool helps log in on different sites. And in the end Opera supports RSS feeds ant notes. I think it is enough to consider it a better browser than Internet Explorer, but unlike IE, Opera can't surf your drives and folders.
Review by: mature_fruit
First post
- Oct 13, 2006
- For version:
- 9.02
Best browser
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I think that Opera is the most convenient browser. Because of its large set of features Opera provides users with additional opportunities that other browsers don't. One more Opera' s advantage over its contenders is its connection speed. The only disadvantage of Opera is its incompatibility with some certain sites.
Review by: Tucker (4)
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- Oct 01, 2006
- For version:
- 9.02
Beats all other browsers
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I installed them all: Avant, Firefox, Netscape, IE, E2, etc. Now, after I installed and enjoyed Opera 9.02, I UNinstalled them all and became an Opera addict. What a browser! Fast. Complete. And full of fun! Why hesitate? Download, install and be happy.
Review by: Nicholas (36)
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- Aug 19, 2006
- For version:
- NA
What's not to like?
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have used Opera for years and even paid for the ad-free version. Now that's it's free, there is no excuse for NOT using it! Although not compatible with 100% of web sites (maybe 99.99%), this browser is great! Smooth, fast, clean, and very intuitive.
Review by: TerryP (46)
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- Jul 29, 2006
- For version:
- NA
Simple - the best - bar none - eoc !
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have only been using opera since version 6 but what I have found is this : It is The Best ! there is Nothing to compare with Opera... IE kept giving me an Error ! I contacted Microsoft for help. This is what I got ! Different computer manfact use patches for their own computers. Sorry I can't help you !! Now I ask you, that is Really Good Customer Service ain't it...!!! I will stay with Opera and if the others check it out and give it a chance they will have No Other Option but to go with Opera.... My Case is Closed ! Flash32
Review by: flash32_me (5)
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- Jul 06, 2006
- For version:
- NA
The best
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Faster than IE and FF, and more amazing features
Review by: DuckForever (2)
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- Jul 03, 2006
- For version:
- NA
Pimp my internet...
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
The features and usability of v9 make it the de facto standard of internet cool.
Review by: TheCrawlingDutchman
First post
- Jul 03, 2006
- For version:
- NA
Can your internet get better than this??
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Speed, feeds and widgets, oh my! I've been using Opera since version 6. Version 9 is a tremendous all-in-one internet tool. Security, web standards, customization, skins, forums, community, mail and more. Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox or whoever could only dream up what the folks from Norway have already done. This nonsense of "IE only" web programming will eventually go the way of the Berlin Wall. Opera not only enhances the usage of the internet, they make it happen!
Review by: SpicyFlier (2)
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- Jun 29, 2006
- For version:
- NA
The fastest, securest, the best browser ever.
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I tried many other browsers and used them for long time, but I always returned to Opera, caused to its cool and sharp interface, the very fast rendering, the mouse gestures, high security. It has all features I expect of a browser! I really love it!
Review by: MrMurder (2)
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- Jun 03, 2006
- For version:
- 8.54
Flash
- Interface: 4
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 4
- Overall:
Good, but the Flash player not compatible and buggy sometimes, I tried it and it seems steady. Good.
Review by: strugglingman
First post
- Apr 14, 2006
- For version:
- 8.53
The best browser!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is the best browser ever!! Opera rocks!! Excellent security!! No more pop-ups! I been using opera for a long time. It keeps getting better and better! Keep up the good work guys!
Review by: ccouch82 (2)
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- Mar 11, 2006
- For version:
- 8.53
It rules the pack
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
For a long time I've used the IE based browser Maxthon, and tried several others, including Firefox.However, for my daily browsing needs, I trust and use Opera,as it is a really fast browser - the fastest of them all - , simple to use, highly customizable, safe and free. You should give it a try. It's worth it
Review by: ArturN (39)
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- Jan 01, 2006
- For version:
- 8.51
You should try it...
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I was using Firefox for a while but it kept crashing and / or losing my bookmarks. I then tried Maxthon but it allowed tracking cookies. Now I'm sticking with Opera. I cannot find anything that I do not like in it. It's easy to use, secure, and I love the tabbed system and the features in it. Try it.
Review by: BamaGlass
First post
- Dec 30, 2005
- For version:
- 8.51
A fair browser.
- Interface: 4
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
Makes a good alternative for IE. It just doesn't have all the features I use daily surfing the web.
Review by: Gizmo_151 (12)
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- Dec 13, 2005
- For version:
- 8.51
Fast and smooth
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have been using Opera for over 4 years now, maybe more. The latest version is FREE, removing the last excuse for IE victims to not seek help. I cannot imagine anyone who has used Opera for more than a week, to ever move back to IE or even Mozilla. Mozilla Firefox is similar to Opera (as well as an ally in the war against IE Domination). However, in an attempt to pack in all features, it is a bulky program (much like IE). Opera on the other hand, at just 3.5MB, offers most functions at BLAZING FAST speeds! The web page rendering itself is quite fast and recovering pages from Cache is faster. Much better than IE or Firefox. You can navigate most of the functions without needing the mouse, using KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS. Negatives: Websites that use IE proprietary stuff do not work well. Example: www.citibank.com Barring a few (barely 2%) websites that are not written as per generic standards, Opera fits ALL requirements! 10 Star Rating :-)
Review by: mayunk (6)
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- Dec 11, 2005
- For version:
- 8.51
Internet explorer and firefox beware!!!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Opera 9 (preview) is FREE and available for download!!! This browser is extremely fast and convenient. Check mail, search the internet and customize to your own style. Do everything within one browser. Plus more viewable space to see web site! A Must Get!!! To download it go here http://snapshot.opera.com/windows/w90p1.html
Review by: yanike (2)
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- Nov 22, 2005
- For version:
- NA
Norwegian army knife browser
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Opera takes the opposite approach of Internet Explorer and Firefox in that tons of features are available out of the box. It is still very customizable, and its size and speed are better than other browsers . It's easy to disable things you don't want to use (e.g. mail/chat). It also has the best security record and is the fastest to FIX major security holes than any other major browser (secunia.org). Period. The forums are very active and moderated, so new users should feel free to ask questions there. Tons of skins, custom buttons, scripts, INI setups, etc. (nontroppo.org/wiki/Opera, my.opera.com). Only 5.5 MB installed on your drive. You can also partially emulate Opera in Firefox (Andrew Gregory or firefoxopera.blogspot.com). As for those "IE-only" sites, spoofing works 95%: "Identify as Internet Explorer" or Mozilla. Here's to a mid-90's dot-com that survived the burst and is still kicking.
Review by: drakan
First post
- Nov 22, 2005
- For version:
- NA
Solid, with growing pains
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
Opera is now a pretty solid browser and it has some features others don't have like the ability to disallow frames, but it still has its problems. While it will use older Windows media players, it chokes on V9, and has trouble with some standards like CSS2. As the web matures, Opera is struggling to keep up and add new, distinguishing features, but doing a pretty decent job. Can't stand the ad, though, and I'm too into free to pay to remove it. I've kept it for testing purposes, but I never browse with it. Its not something I'd put on my Mom's desktop. [Editor: the latest version of Opera does not display ads anymore]
Review by: estople (9)
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- Nov 05, 2005
- For version:
- NA
The best
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
There's no other browser better then Opera! Opera is 100% FREE, tab browsing, safe, no spywares, open well almost every page.
Review by: R2-D2_ (16)
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- Oct 20, 2005
- For version:
- NA
Very smart browser
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I love the interface of this browser, very neat, reliable and easy to use. Though I'm perfectly satisfied with Mozilla Firefox, this is definitely the next best thing. Did not experience any problems whatever while using this browser.
Review by: digipaws (17)
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- Sep 27, 2005
- For version:
- NA
Still the best!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Where to begin? I have had a passionate love affair with Opera for YEARS! I've used it since version 5.12, and every version is better than the last! I can't even begin to say all the great things about Opera - you just have to try it yourself. All the "must-have" features in other browsers were in Opera first, usually for quite some time! And for all those who think Opera's UI is lame, I will admit it can take some work to get it all tweaked to perfection - but once you do, no browser compares, in terms of productivity. Here's my layout, below. You can't get much simpler (and classier!) than this.
Review by: Superfluid
First post
- Sep 26, 2005
- For version:
- NA
Fast? irritating yes!
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 4
- Overall:
Like I want to learn another browser configuration.. it is free and does work but it is not fast (compared with avant or greenbrowser) but the thing I dislike the most is that when a page is loading the hourglass on the mouse pointer is moving - I do not see this on an IE based browser , firefox does it sometimes but not nearly as much. This is a good browser but makes me want to hit my monitor with a baseball bat (that is not a good feeling)
Review by: Rodger (152)
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- Sep 22, 2005
- For version:
- NA
I am sold . . .
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Tired of IE "Screw-Up's" and feeling rebellious one day I downloaded and installed Opera 8.5 (what a difference in size!) Anyway, started messing with it and was soon overtaken by it's simplicity, ease if use and especially (and I cannot overstate this part since I use dialup) SPEED! I'm still learning about all of it's little extras like the "Wand" (RoboForm) and advanced "Bookmark" system (Favorites) and am extremely close to being able to thumbmynose at IE. Oh yeah, I should mention "no ads. . ."
Review by: LionBill (6)
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- Sep 20, 2005
- For version:
- NA
Opera is no longer containing ads!
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I use Firefox for all my browsing all the time and I'm thinking about using Opera since they dropped the advertisements, screw Internet Explorer. There is also K-meleon that I might try as well. Although I don't think the others support extensions so Firefox is my main browser. good stuff.
Review by: Ghost_grey (58)
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- Sep 17, 2005
- For version:
- NA
Nice one
- Interface: 4
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 1
- Overall:
Is a great browser, if you are connected permanently, if not, woa, takes a lot of memory to start, a lot of screen freezes. but would have this in front of boring IE.
Review by: magnuspark (11)
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- Aug 13, 2005
- For version:
- NA
Opera
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Its better than IE and better than Fox i have not had not one crash with Opera i am going to stick with it
Review by: USMC8541 (13)
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- Jul 23, 2005
- For version:
- NA
Speedy, safe and classy...
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 3
- Overall:
I've used loads of browsers on a whole host of machines over the years and nothing comes close to Opera in speed or sheer style. Infinitely adaptable, as safe as it gets and classy as all hell, it packs in more features than all the others put together. Email client, newsreader, RSS feed reader, coffee-maker, it's got the lot. What a star! Ten out of ten. (I lied about the coffee-maker)
Review by: Ketlan (7)
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- Jun 07, 2005
- For version:
- NA
The best out there!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
No other browser even comes close. Opera blows away IE and FF! All of opera's features, even an email client included in a small 3.7MB file, no extensions required. Lets not forget its proven to be the fastest and safest browser out there as well. I can't live without opera! (and especially that fit to window width feature!)
Review by: roba5263 (2)
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- May 19, 2005
- For version:
- NA
Don't expect to see all websites with this.
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 1
- Overall:
This browser is ok, however the newest version 8 has some issues. I maintain websites with a javascript based menu similar to a lot of sites. As a matter of fact I use the same program some major companies use. I now find that my menus do not work properly on this browser. According to the makers of my menu they have to work with Opera to redesign the script so it will once again work properly. This means possibly purchasing a new license and reincorporating the new script into the website. By monitoring my site I see the only visit I have ever had with Opera is 1 out of thousands and that was my test visit. Not worth spending all the time to make my site work with this browser. If you do decide to use this browser just do not make it the only one you have. There are better choices out there for you. I gave this a poor value based on price because even free with ads displayed is not good if it don't give you backward support.
Review by: oteotd (40)
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- May 16, 2005
- For version:
- NA
Premium support for usd 39
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 1
- Overall:
I found that Opera operates like a open source org, not a software company. As such, they shouldn't charge money for what they call 'premium support'. As near as I can tell it consists of one gentleman, (name) Technical Service Consultant, Opera Software. He has a very straightforward approach to paid support. He never burdens either you or himself with queries about system or environment, or embarrasses with questions about level of expertise, or bothers to clutter email with lengthy explanations or possible solutions. He simply refers you to FAQ links. I already know how to consult FAQ's. I didn't need to pay Opera to enlighten me on that. I requested a refund, but haven't heard anything. Based on the technical support, I don't envision the sales support to be of any higher calibre, and I don't expect to ever see my USD 39 again.
Review by: dsilvia (5)
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- May 13, 2005
- For version:
- NA
Better than all the rest
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 4
- Overall:
I've been a user since version 4.0 and this browser is awesome! Better security than either IE or Firefox, fast page rendering and a hug