Opera Browser’s AI Search: Features in Opera One and Neon

Opera has been pushing AI into its browsers to make searching and browsing smarter. Two main products stand out: Opera One, which offers a free AI assistant, and the experimental Opera Neon, which just got an update for deeper research tools. Both tie AI directly into web search and tasks, without forcing you into one AI ecosystem.

AI in Opera One: Everyday Search and Assistance

Opera One includes Opera AI, which used to be called Aria. It’s free to use right away, no account required. As The Irish Times reported in late November 2025, this AI generates images, answers questions, and pulls info from the web pages you’re on. It can even analyze what’s on your screen and read a bedtime story if you ask.

What sets it apart is the open approach to AI models. Opera One lets you tap into third-party options like Meta’s Llama, Google’s lightweight Gemma, and ChatGPT. That means you can switch providers without leaving the browser, keeping your search flexible. For web integration, the AI chats with open tabs or page content, helping with quick facts or summaries without extra tabs.

Image generation and understanding: Creates and interprets visuals based on your prompts.
Page analysis: Answers questions about on-screen content.
Multi-model access: No lock-in to one AI service.

This makes Opera One a solid pick if you want AI search baked into browsing without hassle.

Updates in Opera Neon: Deep Research and Model Choices

Opera Neon is an early access browser for testers, focused on advanced AI agents. A recent update from November 26, 2025, adds tools for faster, smarter searches. According to MarketScreener, it introduces ODRA, short for Opera Deep Research Agent. This tool cross-references sources to build structured reports with citations, acting like a quick research team. 9to5Mac covers the one-minute research mode in detail, while BetaNews and Thurrott.com highlight the new Google models and productivity boosts. For the AI upgrade process, see Opera’s own guide.

The big new feature is a one-minute research mode in ODRA. It breaks down your query into parts, runs multiple “researchers” in parallel, and delivers a full report fast—useful for when you need more than a basic overview but not a full deep dive. Opera says ODRA scores high on deep research benchmarks, matching top models from Google and OpenAI.

You also get a model selector in Neon’s chat sidebar. Pick from options like Google’s new Gemini 3 Pro or Nano Banana Pro for image generation and editing. Switch models mid-chat without losing context. Plus, the “Do” agent now handles Google Docs: Tell it to create, edit, or rename a doc based on web searches, like comparing products.

One-minute reports: Cited summaries from parallel source checks.
Model flexibility: Choose Gemini 3 Pro, Nano Banana Pro, or others on the fly.
Google Docs integration: Automate doc creation or updates via AI prompts.

Opera built Neon with community input, integrating fresh AI tech quickly. It’s part of Opera’s lineup for over 300 million users who want alternatives to default browsers.

Overall, Opera’s AI search in One and Neon focuses on practical web integration—answering queries, researching deeply, and handling tasks—all while giving you control over the AI behind it.