would significantly transform within a span of two years. Yet, it has already occurred: In 2025, a plethora of AI-driven browsers debuted, such as Opera Neon, OpenAI’s Atlas, The Browser Company’s Dia, among others. Although each possesses its unique characteristics, they all miss some of the essential features that contribute to a good browsing experience.
In prioritizing AI-driven functionalities, the initial versions of these browsers were devoid of features like bookmarks, favorites, importing extensions, and even the daily commands we typically rely on in a browser that weren’t present in these newcomers. Consequently, Opera is pursuing a different strategy by integrating agentic AI attributes from its Neon experience into its standard offering.
More than a year has passed since the last significant update with Opera One R2, and the Norwegian company has refreshed its primary browser with Opera One R3, which enhances it with several AI features and numerous quality-of-life enhancements for individuals like myself who have moved away from Chrome and Safari in search of a more intelligent experience.