Tab Islands in Opera Air – Essential for Focus and Peace
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MrTeatime last edited byThe new Opera Air looks fantastic, and its mindfulness philosophy is exactly what has been missing in the world of browsers. In this context, I strongly believe that Tab Islands, already available in other Opera versions, are an essential feature that should be included in Opera Air as soon as possible.
Mindfulness means acting with intention and organization – but how can you achieve that when dozens of open tabs create chaos? Tab Islands allow users to group related pages into logical clusters, making navigation easier and reducing information overload. This helps users stay focused without being overwhelmed by a cluttered browsing experience.
Moreover, Tab Islands would perfectly complement Opera Air’s lightweight and clean aesthetic. The ability to flexibly manage tabs, collapse them into readable groups, and switch between them efficiently would further reinforce Opera Air’s vision of a calm and harmonious browsing experience.
Are there any plans to introduce this feature in Opera Air? I really hope so, as it would truly enhance how we use this browser!
Best regards,
Łukasz✨Opera user since 2001—I've seen things you wouldn't believe.
✨My kids use Opera GX, so I guess I did something right.
✨20+ years of loyalty… where’s my badge? -
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mohamedsalah Opera last edited by@MrTeatime We are already big fans of tab islands!, we are exploring even further ways to improve the experience to fit into Opera Air, stay tuned for future tab management experience on Opera Air
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MrTeatime last edited by
@mohamedsalah That’s fantastic to hear! I really appreciate that you’re looking for ways to refine and improve tab management in Opera Air.
I have to say, though—I’m genuinely surprised that Tab Islands didn’t make it into Opera Air from day one! Given how well they align with the philosophy of a mindful and clutter-free browsing experience, I would have expected them to be a core feature right from the start.
But knowing that you’re working on enhancing the tab management experience gives me hope that something exciting is on the way. I’ll be eagerly waiting to see how Opera Air evolves—thanks for the great work and for keeping us in the loop!
Best,
Łukasz✨Opera user since 2001—I've seen things you wouldn't believe.
✨My kids use Opera GX, so I guess I did something right.
✨20+ years of loyalty… where’s my badge? -
felipe0055 last edited by@MrTeatime Totally agree! We need Tab Islands for a better tab management. Workspaces alone are not enough.
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WarMongerGamesMalta last edited by
@MrTeatime said in Tab Islands in Opera Air – Essential for Focus and Peace:
The new Opera Air looks fantastic, and its mindfulness philosophy is exactly what has been missing in the world of browsers. In this context, I strongly believe that Tab Islands, already available in other Opera versions, are an essential feature that should be included in Opera Air as soon as possible.
Mindfulness means acting with intention and organization – but how can you achieve that when dozens of open tabs create chaos? Tab Islands allow users to group related pages into logical clusters, making navigation easier and reducing information overload. This helps users stay focused without being overwhelmed by a cluttered browsing experience.
Moreover, Tab Islands would perfectly complement Opera Air’s lightweight and clean aesthetic. The ability to flexibly manage tabs, collapse them into readable groups, and switch between them efficiently would further reinforce Opera Air’s vision of a calm and harmonious browsing experience.
Are there any plans to introduce this feature in Opera Air? I really hope so, as it would truly enhance how we use this browser!
Best regards,
ŁukaszDefinitely require tab islands and also a more noticeable 'take a break' notification
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MrTeatime last edited by
@WarMongerGamesMalta thanks! I belive it'll be added in the upcoming updates!
✨Opera user since 2001—I've seen things you wouldn't believe.
✨My kids use Opera GX, so I guess I did something right.
✨20+ years of loyalty… where’s my badge? -
WarMongerGamesMalta last edited by
Also I believe there should be an option for tab islands to also be placed vertically and not just horizontally.
I've heard this idea from other neuro divergents (especially from ADHD spectrum) who for their own reasons feel more comfortable/effective at having vertical tab islands.
I'm assuming the idea is similair to what 'Vivaldi' does already. Posting photo for reference.
Tab stacking option would also be great for 'Opera Air) as shown here >> https://youtu.be/gSTqdOtKV5g
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MrTeatime last edited by
@WarMongerGamesMalta, I remember when part of the Opera team left to create Vivaldi—I even gave it a try, but in the end, I found myself coming back to Opera. My 20+ years with Opera have been a cycle of leaving and returning, always around those moments of major changes, removals, and returns of the very features that make people love this browser.
Back to the point—I fully support any improvements for neurodivergent users, because I feel like Opera Air was designed with us in mind. And as you rightly said, we’re on the spectrum, which means our needs can vary greatly. Personally, the solutions you propose wouldn’t work well for me—I use a 15” screen, and I’d lose too much space. But for those working on larger screens, it might be a great addition without any downside.
I’m actually curious—does the Opera team consult their ideas with neurodivergent users? That could be a game-changer in shaping Opera Air’s future.
✨Opera user since 2001—I've seen things you wouldn't believe.
✨My kids use Opera GX, so I guess I did something right.
✨20+ years of loyalty… where’s my badge? -
LaurelIrene last edited by
100% its one of my most used/favorite features in Opera - it needs to be added to Air
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adildsx last edited by
I agree, I really like the tab islands. It would be nice to have them in Opera air too!
