How to block opera mini users from accessing my website?

Question

I've already did this for IE9 and lower users with conditional tags. But I have no idea how to address the problem on opera mini users. Also if possible I would like to block all versions of android default browser.

Thank you

I've found this way but Im not sure how to adress the browsers..

 <script>
  if (navigator.appName == "Opera Mini" && "Android Browser") {
  document.write("Your browser is not supported.");
  }
  </script>

Just curious why do you want to block users from your site?... this seems counter intuitive... would it not make more sense to suggest that they use a different browser?... and/or clearly indicate why they can't use Opera? (PS why can't they use Opera?) — scunliffe, Jun 13 '13 at 19:42
He's creating FakeBlock, the anti-social network that prevents piracy. Duh. ;) — Jessica, Jun 13 '13 at 19:44
I think he just wants to block this simulator http://demo.opera-mini.net/public/ — Dave Chen, Jun 13 '13 at 19:48
I want to block opera mini & android def browsers because they dont render my css properties properly when rest of browser do it. in other words there are better alternatives — Klaus, Jun 13 '13 at 20:10
Don't block them... just send them [here](http://browsehappy.com) — Orangepill, Jun 13 '13 at 20:11
Ok I will send them there, but I need someone to tell me how to do it because I have no js knowledge — Klaus, Jun 13 '13 at 20:13
I hate to be the one to say it... but if the default android browser and opera don't handle your CSS... is there a chance that your CSS is invalid? Do you have a URL we could look at? PS providing a downgraded experience (if necessary) is likely better than denying a user altogether. — scunliffe, Jun 13 '13 at 20:20
scunliffe I am sure my css code is ok. The problem are the browsers and the fact that Im using css3. So I need to change one of them, and since the market share of opera mini & android browser is close to non existtent and there are already MUCH better alternative, Im choosing to block them. — Klaus, Jun 13 '13 at 20:23

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited Jun 14 '15 at 09:57

Try this script, your website could not be opened only for operamini

<?php
function DetectBrowser() {
$mobileBrowser= false;
$user_agent = $_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT'];
$newPage= "http://yourdomain.com/redirectpage.php"; 
$toRedirect=false;
    if (seemypage('/blackberry/i',$user_agent)) {
    $toRedirect=true; }
    if (seemypage('/opera mini/i',$user_agent)) { $toRedirect=true; }
    if ($toRedirect) {
    header('Location: '.$newPage); }
    }
?>

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 13 '13 at 20:40

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I seriously don't know why you would want to do this, as you will lose a good percentage of your visitors.

But, You can download and use this PHP extension: https://code.google.com/p/php-mobile-detect/
It is called PHP Mobile Detect, and it can detect browsers, operating systems, copmuter types, etc... it may be useful for you! I can also post some code if needed.
I hope this helps!

answered Jun 13 '13 at 20:40

pattyd

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Hey thanks, I'll look into it right away. About losing visitors, I know but I have no other alternative.You can't have it all afterall and css3 & html5 and IE4 and other weak browsers ( or you can but I just don't see it worth it ) – Klaus Jun 13 '13 at 20:47

score 0 · Answer 3 · edited Jul 17 '19 at 16:45

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You can deny access to opera mini users with the .htaccess file

Add the following lines to your .htaccess file:

BrowserMatchNoCase opera bad_browser
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from env=bad_browser

Your problem is solved and you might use your error page to tell users to use another browser

edited Jul 17 '19 at 16:45

Paul Roub

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answered Jul 17 '19 at 16:36

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How to block opera mini users from accessing my website?

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