Opera Boosts Browser AI: Can Gemini Deliver Smarter Navigation Globally?

Opera is rolling out a major expansion of its browser-based artificial intelligence, introducing a new generation of AI tools across Opera One, Opera GX and Opera Neon that will now be freely available to more than 80 million users worldwide. 

This upgrade is the result of Opera’s deepened partnership with Google, which brings the latest Gemini models directly into the browser environment. By integrating AI at the browser level rather than relying on standalone chat interfaces, Opera aims to transform how users interact with the web, offering assistance that understands real-time context such as open tabs, page content, and browsing flows (PRNewswire; Yahoo Finance).

The new AI system lives in a dedicated side panel, allowing users to access it while browsing any webpage, multiple tabs, or even videos. With this setup, Opera AI can deliver contextual answers, provide effortless research support, summarize dense content, and compare information across different pages. It also includes voice input and output capabilities and can analyze files across various formats, including images and videos. Opera rebuilt the engine using an architecture adopted from Opera Neon, resulting in responses that are now 20 percent faster than before (Investing.com; PRNewswire). The company emphasizes strong privacy controls, giving users full authority over what information the AI can access.

Executives from both Opera and Google highlighted how AI has become central to the browsing experience. Per Wetterdal, EVP Commercial at Opera, noted that the browser is becoming the natural entry point for AI-driven interactions, especially as users increasingly adopt AI-powered search features such as Google’s AI Overviews. He added that Opera’s most advanced users, particularly those on Opera Neon, are already gaining access to Gemini 3 Pro, reflecting the rapid evolution of the platform (PRNewswire; Yahoo Finance). Google’s Per Gustafsson described the collaboration as a shared commitment to shaping an innovative ecosystem, saying that integrating Gemini models sets “a new standard for AI-powered user experiences” (Investing.com).

Opera’s latest earnings also underscore the growing importance of AI. The company reported a 17 percent annual increase in query revenue, a metric that extends beyond traditional search to capture user engagement with AI tools and task-driven browsing behavior (Investing.com; PRNewswire). This shift reflects a broader industry trend in which browsers increasingly serve as the gateway for users to discover products, services, and information through AI-driven suggestions and interactions. Opera’s management believes this deeper engagement aligns with its long-term strategy of building tools that encourage exploration and streamline online tasks.

The expanded AI capabilities also arrive amid Opera’s broader financial momentum. The company recently reported strong revenue growth of over 30 percent in the last twelve months, trading at a P/E ratio of 15, though its latest quarter included both record revenue and mixed market reactions due to earnings that exceeded expectations but fell short of revenue forecasts (Investing.com). Despite this variability, analysts note the company’s resilience and the potential for future growth as its AI-driven features gain traction.

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oslo, Opera has long positioned itself as a user-centric browser innovator. With hundreds of millions of users worldwide and a continued commitment to integrating advanced AI into everyday browsing, the company is staking its claim in what it sees as the next major frontier for artificial intelligence. By embedding cutting-edge AI directly into the browser, rather than requiring separate apps or tools, Opera aims to redefine how people search, research, compare and consume content across the internet (PRNewswire; Yahoo Finance).

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