Opera GX gaming browser exceeds 8 million active users

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Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA) announced that its gaming browser, Opera GX, surpassed 8 million monthly active users, showing a remarkable growth of over 250% year-over-year as of February 2021. EVP of Gaming & PC Browsers, Krystain Kolandra, stated that the company aims to maintain this rapid growth through an aggressive product roadmap that includes enhancing gaming features and expanding their 2D gaming platform, YoYo Games Gamemaker Studios. This strategy aligns with Opera's vision of integrating gaming with browsing for long-term growth.

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• Opera GX exceeded 8 million monthly active users, a 250% increase year-over-year.
• Formation of Opera Gaming division to enhance gaming browser experience.
• Continued investment in product features and functionality for gamers.

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OSLO, Norway, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA), one of the world's major browser developers and a leading internet consumer brand, announced today that Opera GX has exceeded 8 million monthly active users and grew over 250% year-over-year in February.

"These results are encouraging: Opera GX continues to grow rapidly as more and more gamers are discovering Opera GX," said Krystain Kolandra, EVP of Gaming & PC Browsers. "We are focused on continuing this rapid growth through an aggressive product roadmap across Opera GX and Opera Gaming. This includes continuing to add more gaming features and functionality to Opera GX and building out our YoYo Games Gamemaker Studios 2D gaming platform. We are really excited about the potential for our gaming efforts to drive significant growth for Opera for a long-time to come."

Opera launched GX in June of 2019 and has since expanded its gaming efforts, including forming its Opera Gaming division earlier this year to unite the company's innovative efforts across gaming, game development, and the browser experience. Providing gamers with a browser that improves their experience - rather than compete with it - by integrating gaming and browsing is a key element of Opera's long-term growth strategy in gaming.

About Opera

Opera is a global web innovator. Opera's browsers, news products and fintech solutions are the trusted choice of more than 380 million users worldwide. Opera is headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange (OPRA).

 

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SOURCE Opera Limited

FAQ

What are the latest user statistics for Opera GX?

Opera GX has exceeded 8 million monthly active users as of February 2021.

How much has Opera GX's user base grown year-over-year?

Opera GX's user base has grown over 250% year-over-year.

What is Opera's strategy for the gaming market?

Opera's strategy includes enhancing gaming features and developing the YoYo Games Gamemaker Studios platform.

When was Opera GX launched?

Opera GX was launched in June 2019.

What is the stock symbol for Opera Limited?

The stock symbol for Opera Limited is OPRA.