Opera Software released Opera Mobile 11 for Android as the company's first stable mobile browser release following its beta program. At the time, Opera Mobile offered Android users a faster alternative to the stock browser, bringing desktop-class browsing features, synchronization tools, and social sharing capabilities to mobile devices.
Designed for Wi-Fi, 3G, and emerging 4G networks, Opera Mobile focused on delivering fast page loading, smooth navigation, and a customizable browsing experience that helped users get more from the mobile web.
- One of the earliest full-featured alternative browsers for Android.
- Included Opera Link synchronization across devices.
- Integrated social sharing for Facebook and Twitter.
- Optimized browsing experience for smartphones and tablets.
- Available as a free download.
Download Information
Free
Android
Google Play Store
Features
- Full-featured browser interface designed for mobile devices.
- Opera Link synchronization for bookmarks, Speed Dial entries, and settings.
- Built-in sharing support for Facebook and Twitter.
- Advanced page zooming, text wrapping, and orientation controls.
- Fast browsing performance optimized for modern mobile networks.
Why Opera Mobile Mattered
Before browsers like Chrome became dominant on Android, Opera Mobile helped demonstrate that mobile browsers could deliver a richer and more capable experience than the default options available at the time. Features such as cross-device synchronization and advanced page rendering helped establish many of the conveniences users now expect from modern mobile browsers.