Microsoft Edge vs Opera:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Opera had more branded searches than Microsoft Edge among web browsers worldwide. Opera was estimated to have 2.2M branded searches compared to Microsoft Edge’s 823K, and held a 10.9% Share of Search versus Microsoft Edge’s 4%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Microsoft Edge 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 Opera, Microsoft Edge. 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 Microsoft Edge and Opera comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Opera was ahead of Microsoft Edge in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Edge’s estimated Share of Search among web browsers worldwide moved from 4.1% to 4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 823K.
- 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?
1 change
In September 2026, Opera gained estimated Share of Search among web browsers worldwide, from 9.4% to 10.9%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft Edge’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.
Microsoft Edge
1 branded search term
- microsoft edge
Opera
1 branded search term
- opera
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