Opera Sees 14% Search Revenue Growth and $20M MiniPay Revenue in Q1
Opera’s Q1 saw search revenue rise 14% year-over-year and total query revenue jump 23%, with its MiniPay service contributing $20 million. AI integration—via an assistant and URL-bar tools—drives users to spend an extra hour per day and perform more searches, enhancing monetization prospects.
1. Q1 Financial Highlights
Opera posted a 14% year-over-year increase in search revenue and a 23% rise in total query revenue during Q1 2026, with its MiniPay service contributing $20 million and signaling strong diversification beyond core browser operations.
2. AI Integration and Engagement
The company has embedded AI into the URL bar and its Opera AI assistant, leading users to spend an additional hour per day on the browser and execute more searches, bolstering ad monetization opportunities.
3. Google Search Partnership Renewal
Opera finalized its agreement renewal with Google for search services, maintaining stable revenue streams and positioning both companies for expanded collaboration without anticipated surprises in future terms.
4. Share Buybacks and Advertising Outlook
Opera’s opportunistic share buyback program is progressing well, underpinned by robust cash flow and low CapEx needs, while the firm targets growth in advertising verticals such as travel to further enhance revenue.