<![CDATA[New Opera Neon - concept browser]]>Hi, say hello to Opera Neon, our new concept browser 😉

"A year ago, we set out to explore what web browsers might look like in years to come. Now, you can try Opera Neon – a concept browser, that gives you a glimpse into the future of desktop browsers.

Today’s web browsers are not as fresh as they used to be

At Opera, we have been building web browsers for more than 20 years. We are very aware, that some parts of the web browsers we know today are nothing more than tributes to the last millennium – a time, when the web was mostly made up of documents, and pages. But the web is changing fast, and so are people’s expectations for how apps, and web pages should behave.

Opera Neon is born

To bring our vision to life, we put together a team of talented developers, and designers to work on a unique prototype browser. We created thousands of concepts, drawings, iterations, versions, and interface designs.

Today, we can finally show you Opera Neon. It is a concept browser – an experimental browser, that envisions the future of web browsers similar to the way concept cars predict the future of automobiles. Like the Opera browser, Opera Neon is built on top of the Blink engine, but unlike any other browser, Opera Neon has been built from scratch to bring you cool effects, and animations without slowing down your experience.

What’s fun and fresh in Opera Neon?

Opera Neon is packed with fun ways to interact with web content, including the ability to drag and push things around, and to even pop content out of the web and save it.

Here are some new features you won’t have seen in a browser before:

– A new start page, that uses your desktop wallpaper as its background.

– A sidebar with its own video player, image gallery, and download manager.

– A vertical, visual tab bar on the right side of the browser window, that makes it easier to distinguish between tabs.

– An intelligent system, that automatically manages your tabs. Like gravity, frequently used tabs will float to the top, while less important tabs will sink to the bottom.

– A completely new omnibox, that supports top search engines and open search.

We’ve also added new ways to enjoy web content:

– Video pop-out, which lets you play videos, while you browse other web pages.

– Snap-to-gallery lets you snapshot and crop any part of a web page, and save it to the gallery for later.

– Split screen mode lets you seamlessly view and interact with two pages at once.

It’s beautiful and it’s smart

Here’s how to manage bubble tabs:

– To open a new tab, click the plus icon on the left sidebar (the open tab will be highlighted).

– To add a favorite site to your tab bar, drag and drop the bubble there.

– To minimize a tab, click on the bubble, or click the plus icon on the left sidebar.

– To close a tab, click on the x icon next to the bubble.

You’ll find several other icons on the left sidebar - one of these is the player icon. This gathers together tabs, that are currently playing music and videos.

The camera icon on the left sidebar lets you to take a snapshot of the page, which then lands in your gallery under the landscape icon. You’ll find all your snaps there.

While Opera Neon has lots of new features – and many of the Opera browser features you know, and love – there are some key features we have not included, such as our native ad-blocker, VPN, and the ability to add extensions. The reason for this is simply that Opera Neon is a concept browser, built for experimentation, and play.

A little something extra

Opera Neon wipes away your desktop clutter by bringing your computer’s wallpaper into the browser. Or, if you want to go full-Neon, we’ve collaborated with top graphic artist Luke Choice to create two free Neon-inspired wallpapers.

The future will be here sooner than you expect

Opera Neon is a concept browser – a vision of what browsers could become. It is not designed to replace the current Opera desktop browser. However, we do plan to incorporate some of its best new features into Opera for computers as early as spring 2017.

Jump in and play, then let us know what you think of Opera Neon!

Download Opera Neon

Opera Neon is now available for Mac and Windows. www.opera.com/neon

☕ 😉 :cheers:

]]>https://forums.opera.com/topic/18833/new-opera-neon-concept-browserRSS for NodeFri, 17 Jul 2026 09:07:47 GMTThu, 12 Jan 2017 17:25:21 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Sat, 18 Jan 2020 18:27:58 GMT]]>@regnas and then it will be even better. Opera has shown to be incapable in following through or finalizing their features or products.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/195785https://forums.opera.com/post/195785Sat, 18 Jan 2020 18:27:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:42:26 GMT]]>Hi @ssi-marcelo, with all due respect it's clearly announced, that this is "Opera Neon, our new concept browser" - in other words concept of a browser.

For me as one of the users, it seems like it was experimental field on which Opera wanted to present some new features, which may be further developed and implemented in main stream (stable/beta/developer), and/or in GX or other products.

I also would welcome some security, and compatibility updates to this experiment, as for example it was the case of old Opera (based on Presto engine). However, to be honest I would not expect it too much, because it was only a concept, not a real browser version with several main versions released for several years, as it was in case of the old Opera.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/192245https://forums.opera.com/post/192245Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:42:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:09:47 GMT]]>@ssi-marcelo Seriously? Neon is not even mentioned in Opera's main site, so those who may be downloading and installing it are most probably doing it after have researched about it, know and understand that it was a concert browser that wouldn't be updated and developed and decided to install Neon on their own risks.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/192228https://forums.opera.com/post/192228Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:09:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Wed, 11 Dec 2019 23:40:36 GMT]]>@l33t4opera

Why do you leave such outdated and vulnerable software still available for download, if there are not even security updates available for it, I find this a lack of respect for users, if they no longer want to continue the project, for lack of competence, discontinue downloading too, as continuing to allow downloading something that is vulnerable and potentially harmful to users is also your responsibility.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/192227https://forums.opera.com/post/192227Wed, 11 Dec 2019 23:40:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Sun, 10 Nov 2019 13:15:04 GMT]]>@eliteelectro As clearly said in the release, Neon will not be updated. It's not even in development.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/188454https://forums.opera.com/post/188454Sun, 10 Nov 2019 13:15:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Sun, 10 Nov 2019 08:17:37 GMT]]>Hello. You do not know when Opera Neon will be updated (if I wrote not there, then sorry. Didn't know exactly where to write)? Gmail says the browser is already outdated.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/188445https://forums.opera.com/post/188445Sun, 10 Nov 2019 08:17:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Sun, 29 Sep 2019 15:10:14 GMT]]>opera neon crashes on osx 10116

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/183074https://forums.opera.com/post/183074Sun, 29 Sep 2019 15:10:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Sun, 22 Sep 2019 19:31:51 GMT]]>@Onward Where are you seeing such info?

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/182519https://forums.opera.com/post/182519Sun, 22 Sep 2019 19:31:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Sun, 22 Sep 2019 18:52:46 GMT]]>Surprisingly, the information in the browser itself indicates the year 2019. Of course, the browser is not being developed, but why should the version from 2017 be presented as the 2019 browser?

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/182517https://forums.opera.com/post/182517Sun, 22 Sep 2019 18:52:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Fri, 06 Sep 2019 02:42:18 GMT]]>@ashrovy Neon was a one time release to show a concept, there aren't any updates.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/181129https://forums.opera.com/post/181129Fri, 06 Sep 2019 02:42:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:34:25 GMT]]>Hey this opera is using old chrome, how to update it?

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/181127https://forums.opera.com/post/181127Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:34:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Thu, 22 Aug 2019 05:21:42 GMT]]>@medeirosvg You didn't read the most recent posts, did you? Neon was only ever a concept browser made to show what might be possible in the future (like a concept car at one of the big auto shows). It has never received even a single update.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/179792https://forums.opera.com/post/179792Thu, 22 Aug 2019 05:21:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Thu, 22 Aug 2019 04:36:20 GMT]]>Is Opera Neon Abandoned?

I tested it for the first time today and realized that it doesn't receive updates. As a browser made in Chromium open source, I tried some websites and noticed that Opera Neon acts like an old version of Google Chrome, even Youtube runs in an old version. It may have occurred from me downloaded via a wrong link on the Opera website, but I highly doubt it. I was wondering about your experience with Neon. I really wanted to use the browser, but so outdated is unfeasible.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/179790https://forums.opera.com/post/179790Thu, 22 Aug 2019 04:36:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Sat, 22 Jun 2019 13:10:13 GMT]]>@mrsmagnuson Why someone would download something without knowing anything about it?

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/174274https://forums.opera.com/post/174274Sat, 22 Jun 2019 13:10:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Sat, 22 Jun 2019 11:21:44 GMT]]>@leocg Although the blog post is very clear about the concept, the Download page is not at all clear on this. The downolad page is obviously not a blog post, it looks very official and it is very easy to find just by a simple search that does not lead you to the blog post at all. If Opera still maintains the download page the text could be clarified to more resemble the blog post, where indeed the text is very clear.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/174270https://forums.opera.com/post/174270Sat, 22 Jun 2019 11:21:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:59:25 GMT]]>@karcyon In www.opera.com there is no mention of Neon. If people go to the blog post through a search and just download it without read the text, it's their problem not Opera's.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/174139https://forums.opera.com/post/174139Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:59:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:40:27 GMT]]>This is why they should just remove the download, people don't read. No one should use Neon anymore since it's extremely out of date and vulnerable. It's almost negligent to let people still download it.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/174116https://forums.opera.com/post/174116Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:40:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:26:52 GMT]]>@mrsmagnuson yeah thats what happened to me, i was Googling "new browser" and since i saw posts in this forum from barely a couple months i tough it was a live project.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/172705https://forums.opera.com/post/172705Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:26:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 11:01:02 GMT]]>Very Good Concept. This Concept Something New And Better.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/172709https://forums.opera.com/post/172709Thu, 06 Jun 2019 11:01:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:26:20 GMT]]>@leocg
The problem is that if people read old reviews of Opera Neon, such as this one or just google "new web browser" or similar to see what is available, then they find the Neon download page. On the download page there is no mention of the fact that the browser isn't updated, and one could easily get the impression that this is something which is coming in the future. Judging from the small number of posts in this forum I suppose this is not a huge problem, but I'd say it's not surprising that people are still asking questions.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/172697https://forums.opera.com/post/172697Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:26:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Wed, 05 Jun 2019 23:06:54 GMT]]>@bluemystic It's a final release and abandoned software. No updates was made just to see if people would like how it looks and how it's used.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/172677https://forums.opera.com/post/172677Wed, 05 Jun 2019 23:06:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:56:43 GMT]]>So far seems like a promising browser, its fast, stable, and pretty, i definitely like it.

However i would like to provide some feedback:

  • Opened Tabs NEED a close button right side of the 'Minimize' button.

  • And option to add and/or personalize all tabs on the Home (time-line) page.

  • Bookmarks, favorites or whatever u want to call 'em.

  • An integrated AdBlock, and PopUp Blocker, or at least the possibility to add them as plug-ins. THIS IS A MUST HAVE, not negotiable, if Neon doesn't have this feature i wont be an user, sorry but browsing Internet without Malware Blockers is like going to the Flea Market all naked.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/172666https://forums.opera.com/post/172666Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:56:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Thu, 16 May 2019 02:36:59 GMT]]>@epop11rt3 said in New Opera Neon - concept browser:

@jpSpj said in New Opera Neon - concept browser:

I just downloaded Opera Neon, and I love it! BUT, I was trying to log on to my google account and the browser continually just crashes... help!

I am having the same problem. After Installing Opera Neon on my Windows 10 Laptop (this browser was initially working fine on my Windows 7 Desktop PC when I first downloaded it; then I decided my laptop needed it more than my desktop) I try to sign into my google account and the browser immediately crashes. Same thing started happening on my Windows 7 PC when I tried to test it on there after I couldn't get it to work on my laptop. In addition, when I did manage to sign into my google account (after trying the method of running this browser in compatibility mode for Windows 8), upon opening the browser, I can't click on anything unless I open a second window. Also, I can't get the video pop-out player to work, no matter how many times I click on the pop-out icon in video player (while it's in sidebar). Uninstalling and reinstalling this program didn't fix these problems. If anyone has suggestions on how to fix these issues, I am open to them.

Update: After importing my settings from another browser (Firefox), I was able to log into my accounts on Opera Neon without any further issues, the only exception being I have to have two main browser windows open in order to click on anything in the web browser. Hope I can figure out a work around solution for that later. I also figured out how to get the video pop-out player feature to work; click on the video player in sidebar once, open sidebar, position cursor on any corner of video, click and drag, Voilla (if I am spelling that correctly).

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/170911https://forums.opera.com/post/170911Thu, 16 May 2019 02:36:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Opera Neon - concept browser on Wed, 15 May 2019 16:34:19 GMT]]>@jpSpj said in New Opera Neon - concept browser:

I just downloaded Opera Neon, and I love it! BUT, I was trying to log on to my google account and the browser continually just crashes... help!

I am having the same problem. After Installing Opera Neon on my Windows 10 Laptop (this browser was initially working fine on my Windows 7 Desktop PC when I first downloaded it; then I decided my laptop needed it more than my desktop) I try to sign into my google account and the browser immediately crashes. Same thing started happening on my Windows 7 PC when I tried to test it on there after I couldn't get it to work on my laptop. In addition, when I did manage to sign into my google account (after trying the method of running this browser in compatibility mode for Windows 8), upon opening the browser, I can't click on anything unless I open a second window. Also, I can't get the video pop-out player to work, no matter how many times I click on the pop-out icon in video player (while it's in sidebar). Uninstalling and reinstalling this program didn't fix these problems. If anyone has suggestions on how to fix these issues, I am open to them.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/170831https://forums.opera.com/post/170831Wed, 15 May 2019 16:34:19 GMT