<![CDATA[Instant search box gone?]]>i just updated to version 68.0.3618.46 and now the floating search box (alt+space) does not work anymore?

That was THE feature that i deem superior to all other browsers and now it seems gone?

If that should be the case i'm gonna stay on 67.0.3575.137 forever.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/topic/39958/instant-search-box-goneRSS for NodeSat, 16 May 2026 09:08:16 GMTWed, 22 Apr 2020 08:00:06 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:40:56 GMT]]>I used it all the time but now it's gone

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/238908https://forums.opera.com/post/238908Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:40:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:43:09 GMT]]>@acidinmyfridge
i coulndt find the settings could it be because i downloaded it portable?
but im going to look for this,
i honestly appreciate this so much
it is like implementing instant search to my computer!

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/238061https://forums.opera.com/post/238061Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:43:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:16:03 GMT]]>@alexmercer97 No it does not only search apps and files. You can set a web search too (or in fact many other searches, any you want: imdb, youtube, wiki etc).
I use it for websearch all the time, it is so so convenient.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/238060https://forums.opera.com/post/238060Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:16:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Sun, 27 Dec 2020 13:52:55 GMT]]>@acidinmyfridge i downloaded ueli app, it uses alt+space shortcut just like instant search, but only searches apps in my computer which is not necessary for me. I'm already using voidtools' "everything" app for that purpose.
but still, thank you.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/238018https://forums.opera.com/post/238018Sun, 27 Dec 2020 13:52:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Sun, 27 Dec 2020 10:54:58 GMT]]>@alexmercer97 i resorted to use ueli app and brave browser.
And i am very pleased with both. Ueli is truly great, have grown highly fond of it.
Can only recommend.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/238010https://forums.opera.com/post/238010Sun, 27 Dec 2020 10:54:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Sat, 26 Dec 2020 12:47:15 GMT]]>@winecurmudgeon
I really want to thank you for this tip.
Mouse gestures and Instant Search were my main reasons of using opera and they just removed one of them in 68.

I've been using Opera67 just for the sake of Instant Search. I even deleted opera_autoupdater to prevent upgrades but somehow it managed to upgrade itself yesterday.

Trufflepiggy is not good as instant search right now, but devs assured me they are working on it.
I want to thank you sincerely.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/237938https://forums.opera.com/post/237938Sat, 26 Dec 2020 12:47:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Sun, 13 Dec 2020 15:52:09 GMT]]>Too bad that it's gone, that was without a doubt, the best feature of opera

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/236596https://forums.opera.com/post/236596Sun, 13 Dec 2020 15:52:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:58:27 GMT]]>Still no chance to bring back instant search or at least let us have it in flags so it's up to us wether we enable it or not? I assume not as it seems.

In August i decided to not use Opera anymore due to not providing the excellent instant search anymore.

I resorted to use the ueli app, a neat and terrific keystroke launcher, and settled for brave browser as my main browser.

I wish Opera would bring instant search back. It made Opera truly superiour to other browsers.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/233684https://forums.opera.com/post/233684Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:58:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:29:10 GMT]]>@goldpepe It's gone.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/217662https://forums.opera.com/post/217662Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:29:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Mon, 13 Jul 2020 05:13:03 GMT]]>@acidinmyfridge
More then 2 months and no solution how bring back Opera Instant Search?

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/217644https://forums.opera.com/post/217644Mon, 13 Jul 2020 05:13:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:49:56 GMT]]>@acidinmyfridge im not able to use my profile in older version(

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/214649https://forums.opera.com/post/214649Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:49:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:15:26 GMT]]>@rafaelluik Not really. It's similar but opens all search results in a new tab. That's not what i want.
I've been using Vivaldi for years and i certainly do Love several of its features, but if you have ever used instant search then you know how convenient it is that it stays in the same window, shows you search results within the same window. That's the whole selling point for me personally.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/214631https://forums.opera.com/post/214631Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:15:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:41:02 GMT]]>@hhsss just like pilgi3 says in his post

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/214630https://forums.opera.com/post/214630Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:41:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:51:53 GMT]]>@acidinmyfridge You can simulate the same workflow in Vivaldi (or Opera) if you use the address or search field (Ctrl+L or F8 to focus the address field or Ctrl+E for the search field) and press Alt+Enter to open your search in a new tab, and when you're done Ctrl+W will close the tab and return to the one you were on previously as long as you have that set in the settings (When closing a Tab... Activate the last active tab). Also, the Quick Commands window that opens when you press F2 can search the open tabs and do other stuff like create notes or quick math operations and can be configured to always open the result in a new tab too (or used Shift+Enter) (but it lacks search suggestions so it depends on your needs).

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/214582https://forums.opera.com/post/214582Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:51:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:56:58 GMT]]>@acidinmyfridge how do you block autoupdates

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/214501https://forums.opera.com/post/214501Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:56:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:58:49 GMT]]>@tonys2002 don't think instagram was integrated in sidebar then, but you can use Web Panel addon, idk if there's a specific sidebar for instagram add-on for Opera, just check the Opera add-ons for that.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/214196https://forums.opera.com/post/214196Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:58:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:54:42 GMT]]>@asDGreat can certainly use apps like ueli for systemwide keystroke launcher like vivaldi offers with quick command search.

Nonetheless, Operas instant search is the superior one because it stays within the same window when accessing websearch. That's the key element that makes it superior.

Don't get me wrong, Vivaldi is a terrific browser with a lot of customization and that's truly great. But its missing this exact feature what Opera has/had and no other: instant search.

I am staying inifinitely on v67 and blocking auto-updates so i can continue using this feature.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/214195https://forums.opera.com/post/214195Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:54:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Sat, 06 Jun 2020 21:59:56 GMT]]>People are rolling back to v67 and blocking auto-updates (which isn't an inconsequential task), potentially compromising our own security, because of how integral this feature is - and putting in the effort to come here and tell you about it. But radio silence from @opera since @avl's response? Oof.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/213606https://forums.opera.com/post/213606Sat, 06 Jun 2020 21:59:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Sat, 06 Jun 2020 21:54:56 GMT]]>@tonys2002 v67 is what the browser looked like just before the instant search disappeared. Should have everything you're used to, unless any of those things were only added at the same time as the instant search disappeared.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/213604https://forums.opera.com/post/213604Sat, 06 Jun 2020 21:54:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Sat, 06 Jun 2020 19:11:39 GMT]]>Instant search was the feature that i was using constantly.
I was thinking "Why the hell on earth other browser companies didn't think about this ?"
I just don't get why does software devs need to remove it ?
If someone doesn't like, she/he won't use it, what is this so complicated?
Guys, I'm a longtime Opera user, don't make me to change my favorite browser, please bring it back : )

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/213591https://forums.opera.com/post/213591Sat, 06 Jun 2020 19:11:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Fri, 05 Jun 2020 20:21:55 GMT]]>@acidinmyfridge hey just a quick question, does v67 have workspaces or instagram sidebar? Those and instant search are my most used features and I don't want to lose two to gain one. Thanks,

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/213533https://forums.opera.com/post/213533Fri, 05 Jun 2020 20:21:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:38:42 GMT]]>@leocg true. But that's at my own risk. Plus, the version i am on is stable and had no issues whatsoever. So'll be staying on this infinitely to be able to continue using instant search.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/213145https://forums.opera.com/post/213145Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:38:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Instant search box gone? on Tue, 02 Jun 2020 23:23:54 GMT]]>@acidinmyfridge You will miss secure updates for example.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/213121https://forums.opera.com/post/213121Tue, 02 Jun 2020 23:23:54 GMT