Proof of Usefulness Report

Opera

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+718
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Opera is a globally established browser brand with verifiable massive scale (~300M+ MAU) and significant revenue, justifying a high baseline score. However, the specific project submission provided is of low quality, with vague fields ('most people have used my product', 'Computer Software') and reliance on a generic marketing description. While the real-world utility and reach are exceptional, the score is tempered by the lack of specific technical detail and the low effort of the submission itself. The final score reflects a legacy tech giant with undeniable market presence, adjusted for the quality of the proof provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+781
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+718

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Opera is a leading global internet brand with a large and engaged user base of approximately 300 million average monthly active users. Building on 30 years of innovation, starting with our browser products, we are leveraging our brand as well as our massive and engaged user base in order to expand our offerings and our business. Today, we offer users around the globe a range of products and services that include a variety of PC and mobile browsers, our Opera Gaming portals and development tools, our Opera News content recommendation products, our audience extension product (namely the Opera Ads platform) and a number of AI and Web3 products and services. How do we do it? Opera is at the forefront of building ideas, bringing together exceptional international teams of developers, coders, researchers, marketers, and support professionals. Our goal has always been to provide the best online experience on any device, leveraging our decades of experience and dedication to innovation. Our success is also driven by our people. We know what it takes to build a winning team, and we seek out individuals who share our values and our passion for excellence. We believe in giving our team members the freedom to work in ways that suit them best, trusting them to deliver their best work on their own terms. We value collaboration and teamwork, recognizing that we can achieve more when we work together than when we work alone. And above all, we look for good human beings who share our commitment to making a positive impact on the world. If you're interested in job opportunities at Opera, be sure to check out jobs.opera.com. You'll find a comprehensive list of all positions currently available at our company. And if you're looking to download one of our browsers, head over to www.opera.com. There, you'll find everything you need to get started with the latest version of our browser.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline