There’s no doubt that the Opera Mini browser for the iPhone has become a big sensation in the App Store since its approval on Monday, April 12. Just yesterday, we learned that the application became the number one most downloaded application in all 22 App Stores around the world.
Today, Norway-based Opera Software announced via an official press release that Opera Mini for iPhone was downloaded more than one million times on its first day in the App Store. Thus far, the application has been downloaded 1,023, 380 times, according to the company. Definitely a huge achievement for the company.
In comparison, it took about two days for the official Skype application to reach one million downloads. The PayPal application, on the other hand, took almost three weeks — even though more than 81 million individuals use the service.
Full press release after the break.
One million downloads
Opera Mini for iPhone #1 download in iTunes App Stores everywhere
Oslo, Norway – April 15, 2010
Apple said “Yes”, and iPhone users around the world said, “Yes, please”. Opera Mini was downloaded more than one million times in its first day of availability in each market. Opera Mini is currently the number one iPhone app in the 22 featured Apple App Stores on their site, as of 8 a.m. CET today.
iTunes Store Top 10 Apps (image)
According to Apple’s download count, Opera Mini has been added to 1,023,380 Apple devices. Opera Mini is the world’s most popular browser that brings the Web to nearly any mobile phone. Opera submitted its browser to Apple on March 23, following the unveiling of Opera on iPhone during the Mobile World Congress, CTIA and SXSW. Initial previews of the browser garnered rave reviews, indicating that Opera Mini delivers up to six times the speed, especially on congested networks, and significant Web-page compression to keep roaming and pay-per-MB costs at a minimum.
“Today iPhone users have a choice, and, as the numbers show, they are eager to explore new and faster ways to surf the Web on the iPhone – especially during heavy Web traffic,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. “With any widely available and frequently downloaded Opera product, we are appreciative of all the feedback we are getting, as it helps us to continually improve our product and better meet the needs of our users.”
About Opera Software ASA
Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and other networked devices. Opera’s cross-platform Web browser technology is renowned for its performance, standards compliance and small size, while giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience. Opera Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at http://www.opera.com/.