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Opera Browser

Old Version of Opera Browser

Date Released: 10 April 1995
File Size: 630.00 MB
Publisher: Opera Software
License: Freeware
Operation Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, (formerly FreeBSD)
Category: Internet
Versions: 1.0 – 78
Last Updated: June 13, 2025
The Opera application is a popular way to perform actions such as web browsing, receiving and sending email, and downloading files through the internet. Users are able to enjoy the many different features of this program for free with their computers and cell phones.
We will refer to Opera as Opera Browser in order to avoid any confusions. It is small, fast, secure and one of the most appreciated browsers on the Internet. For me it is one of the best choice when you need to switch from your current browser to another one. It definitely deserves a chance and even if we list here older versions we would like to mention a couple of things when using an old version.
Old-Version-Opera
Despite a large amount of positive reviews, Opera Browser has not been able to become a powerhouse in the web browser market. Usually with only about 1% of the web browser usage market, Opera Browser has begun specializing in niche areas. Opera’s main advantage lies in its compatibility with mobile devices and gaming systems.
First released to the public in 1996 as Version 2.0, Opera Browser quickly realized the importance of being compatible with alternative sources. Opera Browser 4.0, released in 2000, was its first edition that worked with standards such as CSS1, HTML4, and XML. However, this original older version experienced some instability and bug problems, but its subsequent release, Version 4.02, solved all of those problems.

3 thoughts on “Opera Browser

  1. This was such a fun read! I used to swear by Opera back in the day—especially for its built-in torrent client and RSS reader. I might just dig up version 12 myself and take it for a spin. Thanks for the inspiration!

  2. Oh man, Opera 12 was my browser of choice back in university! I remember loving the custom skins and how buttery smooth the tab animations felt. It was like the cool underdog of browsers—sleek, fast, and packed with features no one else had yet. Reading your post makes me want to spin up a VM and revisit those glory days!

  3. In my quest to revisit the software that shaped my early web days, I recently installed Opera 12.16—one of the last versions to use the Presto engine—on an old Windows laptop. I found it through Opera’s archived version history and used the Opera forums to get tips on disabling auto-updates and ensuring compatibility.

    The moment it launched, I was hit with a wave of nostalgia. The speed dial, the built-in email client, the mouse gestures—it all came rushing back. I’d forgotten how ahead of its time Opera was. Features like tab stacking and turbo mode felt revolutionary back then, and honestly, they still hold up.

    Sure, it’s not ideal for modern web standards, but for lightweight browsing and a bit of retro charm, it’s perfect. I even used it to browse a few old forums and it handled them like a champ. It reminded me of a time when browsers were quirky, innovative, and full of personality.

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