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Opera Mini

Data-saving mobile browser with compression and speed mode.

Last updated: October 2026

About Opera Mini

Opera Mini is a legend in the mobile world, famous for its ability to run on almost any connection. Its secret sauce is server-side compression: Opera’s servers shrink webpages by up to 90% before sending them to your phone. This makes it incredibly fast on 2G/3G networks or spotty Wi-Fi.

It includes smart features for data-conscious users, like a built-in ad blocker, offline file sharing, and a dashboard showing exactly how much data you’ve saved. It’s small, installs quickly, and runs well even on older, budget smartphones.

The compression technology can sometimes break complex modern websites that rely on heavy JavaScript or interactivity. It isn't the best choice for rich web apps, but as a backup browser for travel, bad reception, or limited data plans, it is a lifesaver.

Features

  • Private search engine defaultNot supported
  • Private AI chatNot supported
  • Blocks 3rd-party trackersSupported
  • Blocks targeted adsSupported
  • Blocks cookie consent pop-upsNot supported
  • Blocks targeted ads on YouTubeNot supported
  • Built-in password managerSupported
  • Blocks email spy pixelsNot supported
  • One-tap history clearingSupported
  • Data broker removal serviceNot supported
  • Identity theft restorationNot supported
  • Built-in VPNNot supported
  • Workspaces / Tab groupsNot supported
  • Split screen viewNot supported
  • Vertical tabs supportNot supported
  • Anti-fingerprinting protectionNot supported
  • Native ad blockerSupported
  • Supports Chrome/Firefox extensionsNot supported
  • Syncs across devicesSupported
  • Distraction-free reader modeSupported
  • Tor network integrationNot supported
  • AI agent that browses for youNot supported
  • All AI can be switched offNot supported
  • Container tabs for separate loginsNot supported
  • Built-in page translationNot supported

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