Aria offers a range of functionalities including AI chat, research assistance, content summarization, and image generation, all available at no additional cost to users.

Opera Mini has surpassed one billion downloads on Android and currently boasts over 100 million active users worldwide, with 7.1 million downloads recorded in 2025 alone.

This browser has achieved over 5 billion downloads overall, making it the leading browser in Africa, where mobile data costs represent a significant portion of GDP.

Opera Mini's data-saving features can reduce data consumption by up to 90%, helping users save money; the company estimates that Nigerians have saved about $27 million in data over the past three years.

However, recent data price hikes in Nigeria have made internet access more expensive, with plans increasing by 40-50%, prompting significant concern among users.

To combat these challenges, Opera has been running free data campaigns since 2020, providing users with 1.5GB of monthly free data for all internet activities, including interacting with Aria.

The AI assistant is powered by Opera's Composer AI engine, utilizing advanced technologies from OpenAI and Google to deliver relevant responses and generate images.

An Opera survey revealed that 89% of Nigerians are eager to try AI tools within the browser, with a strong preference for services from trusted brands like Opera.

Opera has unveiled a significant update to its lightweight browser, Opera Mini, during the Opera Browser Days event held in Lisbon on April 16, 2025.

The update introduces Aria, Opera's AI assistant, to the Opera Mini browser on Android, specifically designed to enhance the user experience for those with low-end devices and limited data.

Opera Mini, launched in 2005, is known for its speed and efficiency on slow networks, featuring unique functionalities such as data compression and offline file sharing.