Google Chrome vs Opera:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Google Chrome had more branded searches than Opera among web browsers worldwide. Google Chrome was estimated to have 5M branded searches compared to Opera’s 2.2M, and held a 24.4% Share of Search versus Opera’s 10.9%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Google Chrome or Opera?
Compare the web browsers people browse. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Google Chrome, Opera. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Brave | Google Chrome | Safari | Firefox | Opera | Microsoft Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 20.5% | 30.6% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 4.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 17.4% | 31.8% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 11.6% | 4.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 20.5% | 30.7% | 20.5% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 3.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 19.7% | 29.5% | 19.7% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 4% |
| Feb 2026 | 22.9% | 28% | 18.8% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 20.9% | 25.5% | 20.9% | 17.1% | 11.4% | 4.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.9% | 28% | 18.8% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| May 2026 | 21.5% | 26.3% | 21.5% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 4.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 22% | 26.9% | 22% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 4.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 22% | 26.9% | 22% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 4.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.7% | 25.7% | 21% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 4.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.4% | 24.4% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 4% |
How has the Google Chrome and Opera comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Google Chrome was ahead of Opera in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Chrome’s estimated Share of Search among web browsers worldwide moved from 30.6% to 24.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.1M to 5M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Opera’s estimated Share of Search among web browsers worldwide moved from 11.2% to 10.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.2M.
How did search popularity change for web browsers worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Opera gained estimated Share of Search among web browsers worldwide, from 9.4% to 10.9%.
In September 2026, Google Chrome lost estimated Share of Search among web browsers worldwide, from 25.7% to 24.4%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Chrome’s and Opera’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Google Chrome
1 branded search term
- google chrome
Opera
1 branded search term
- opera
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