Opera vs Vivaldi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Opera had more branded searches than Vivaldi among web browsers worldwide. Opera had about 2.2 million branded searches, while Vivaldi had 90,500. Opera made up 10.5% of all web browser searches we track, and Vivaldi accounted for 0.42%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about web browsers, Vivaldi appeared in two of the five answers and Opera in one. Opera and Vivaldi were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Opera, about 25 searches for every 1 for Vivaldi
Who does AI mention more?
Vivaldi, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Opera in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top web browsers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Vivaldi was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Opera was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Opera and Vivaldi were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Google Chrome1st
Firefox2nd
Brave3rd
Microsoft Edge4th
Safari5th
Tor Browser6th- Vivaldi7th
- Opera8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Brave5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Google Chrome5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Firefox5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Safari4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Microsoft Edge4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Tor Browser2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Vivaldi2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Opera1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which web browser should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best web browsers?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best web browser for everyday browsing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“web browsers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“browser for privacy”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Opera or Vivaldi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Opera and Vivaldi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight web browsers we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Opera, Vivaldi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Brave | Google Chrome | Safari | Firefox | Opera | Microsoft Edge | Tor Browser | Vivaldi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 19.4% | 29% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.52% |
| Nov 2025 | 16.6% | 30.4% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.45% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.6% | 29.3% | 19.6% | 13.1% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 18.7% | 28% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 10.3% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.62% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.8% | 26.6% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.72% |
| Mar 2026 | 19.9% | 24.4% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 4% | 4% | 0.54% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.8% | 26.7% | 17.9% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.48% |
| May 2026 | 20.5% | 25.1% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 11.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.55% |
| Jun 2026 | 21.1% | 25.8% | 21.1% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.57% |
| Jul 2026 | 21% | 25.7% | 21% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.46% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.5% | 24.5% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 9% | 4% | 4% | 0.44% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.3% | 23.3% | 19.1% | 15.6% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.42% |
How has the Opera and Vivaldi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Opera was ahead of Vivaldi in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Opera’s share of searches among web browsers worldwide moved from 10.6% to 10.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.2M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vivaldi’s share of searches among web browsers worldwide moved from 0.52% to 0.42%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for web browsers worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Opera gained share of searches among web browsers worldwide, from 9% to 10.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Vivaldi worldwide fell 17.7% over 12 measured months, from 110K to 90.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Opera’s and Vivaldi’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.
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