Opera has expanded its AI-powered browser, Opera Neon, by introducing the Opera Deep Research Agent (ODRA). This new component is designed to conduct comprehensive research by splitting user queries into parallel tasks for more thorough results.
The addition of ODRA follows the launch of Opera Neon several weeks ago, which initially included three browsing agents: Do, Make, and Chat. These agents were created to act on behalf of the user to browse the web, gather information, and deliver content ranging from summaries to interactive widgets. ODRA now joins this suite as the fourth specialized agent, focused specifically on in-depth research requests.
The core function of ODRA involves a method of parallel processing on the server side. Opera described the process, stating, “we’re dividing the problem (your research query) into smaller ones and running separate ‘researchers’ on them – it’s like we’re applying brains instead of muscle into the engine to come up with a more efficient agent.” The company elaborated that this approach avoids a sequential, step-by-step process, instead applying a “division of labor” logic. This method is compared to the operational difference between a CPU, which performs single operations in rapid succession, and a GPU, which simultaneously performs many smaller operations.
Once the parallel subtasks are finished, a distinct AI component, referred to as a “supervisor,” evaluates the collected material. This supervisor then makes a determination on whether the information is sufficient to fulfill the user’s original request. If the results are deemed incomplete, the supervisor instructs the agent to gather additional information to generate a more comprehensive final output.
According to Opera, a standard deep research session using ODRA typically requires between 5 and 20 minutes to complete. The agent’s performance was measured in the DeepResearch benchmark, where it achieved the second-highest ranking. The only model to score higher was Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Research model.
For individuals using Opera Neon, ODRA will be integrated into the browser’s Omnibus interface, functioning alongside the existing Make, Chat, and Do agents. The company provided a sample of a complex prompt the agent can handle, which asked it to “Research and analyze the latest advancements and cutting-edge theories within the field of game design. Specifically include recent developments, research, and practical design applications related to established frameworks like MDA (Mechanics-Dynamics-Aesthetics).”
Access to Opera Neon and its suite of AI agents is available through a monthly subscription priced at $19.99. Potential users can register for a waitlist via the official Opera Neon website.
