Opera

Technology

Norwegian web browser with built-in VPN

Website

About Opera

Opera is a Norwegian browser company founded in 1995 by Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner at Telenor. Pioneered tabbed browsing, speed dial, and built-in ad blocking. Acquired by Chinese consortium in 2016. Headquartered in Oslo. Expanded into Opera GX (gaming browser), fintech, and AI.

The Opera Logo

The logo is a stylized red "O" that has been the browser's identity since early versions. Progressively simplified from detailed 3D to clean, flat geometric form in signature red.

Logo style:Red O symbol

Quick Facts

First major browser with built-in VPN and ad blocker

Opera Mini compressed pages by 90%, saving data in developing countries

Opera GX is the first browser designed for gamers

Pioneered tabbed browsing in 2000, years before Firefox and Chrome

What Does Opera Do?

Opera operates in the technology and software industry and is accessible at opera.com. The company is recognized as norwegian web browser with built-in VPN. Opera's brand identity is built around its distinctive logo — red O symbol — which has become widely recognized across the technology sector.

As part of the broader technology landscape, Opera competes alongside other well-known brands in the space. The company's logo serves as its primary visual identifier and is designed to work effectively across all digital and physical touchpoints — from mobile app icons and website favicons to marketing materials and product packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Opera logo look like?

The Opera logo is described as red O symbol. It is a symbol-only logo that does not include the company name text, making it a strong standalone visual mark.

What category does Opera belong to?

Opera is categorized under Technology in our logo quiz. The technology and software sector includes many well-known brands with distinctive visual identities.