Instant Search

Instant Search

By default, Instant Search opens whenever you start the browser. You can disable Instant Search in Settings.

Instant Search has three search modes: the keyboard, QR/barcode scanner, and voice search.

Keyboard search will prime the search box with the text cursor flashing and ready. 

The QR/barcode scanner will use your device’s camera to scan for barcodes on products. Opera will ask for your permission to use your device’s camera. 

Voice search will use your device’s microphone. Opera will ask for your permission to use your device’s microphone.

(iPhone users will need to first enable dictation before using voice search. To enable dictation on the iPhone, go to your phone’s Settings > General > Keyboard.)

These search modes can be accessed in the Fast Action Button’s start page menu.

To close Instant Search, tap anywhere in the darkened area of the browser interface.

Swipe to search helps you open a search bar with simple gestures. This feature activates once you start browsing and is not available from the start page.

Open a search bar with simple gestures:

  • Swipe down to activate the search bar.
  • Swipe up to hide the search bar.

Smart Search Suggestions

Search suggestions predict completed or best-matching words when you type.

Quick access to the start page in search mode

Your start page can be accessed by using search in Fast Action Button. Underneath the search box, you will see your top sites and starred pages.

If you have turned off top sites on your start page, you will not see them under the address and search bar.