<![CDATA[Why Create New Versions of Opera Instead of Adding Features to One?]]>Hi Opera team!

I have a question about your browser development strategy. Currently, there are several versions of Opera, such as Opera GX, Opera Air, and Opera Neon. I’m wondering why you choose to create separate versions of the browser with unique features instead of implementing these solutions as options in a single, main version of Opera.

For example, the features available in Opera Air could just as well be introduced as a "focus mode" in the standard version of Opera. Could you explain what benefits this approach brings both to you and to users?

Thanks, and looking forward to your thoughts!

]]>https://forums.opera.com/topic/81403/why-create-new-versions-of-opera-instead-of-adding-features-to-oneRSS for NodeMon, 11 May 2026 12:49:32 GMTThu, 20 Feb 2025 13:40:18 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Why Create New Versions of Opera Instead of Adding Features to One? on Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:01:00 GMT]]>@MrTeatime said in Why Create New Versions of Opera Instead of Adding Features to One?:

Hi Opera team!
I have a question about your browser development strategy. Currently, there are several versions of Opera, such as Opera GX, Opera Air, and Opera Neon. I’m wondering why you choose to create separate versions of the browser with unique features instead of implementing these solutions as options in a single, main version of Opera.
For example, the features available in Opera Air could just as well be introduced as a "focus mode" in the standard version of Opera. Could you explain what benefits this approach brings both to you and to users?
Thanks, and looking forward to your thoughts!

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Hi! 👋
Thanks for the clear explanation! Your answer really helped me understand why separate versions exist—it makes sense for users who want specialized features without cluttering the main browser. Appreciate the insight!

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/394376https://forums.opera.com/post/394376Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:01:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why Create New Versions of Opera Instead of Adding Features to One? on Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:32:30 GMT]]>Good point having separate versions can sometimes make sense if they serve very different user groups. It’s a bit like how big into energy labubu box gives a unique experience for its fans instead of just adding small extras to the regular line.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/393190https://forums.opera.com/post/393190Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:32:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why Create New Versions of Opera Instead of Adding Features to One? on Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:34:29 GMT]]>Opera One is the one for me, actually. Pun intended.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/378592https://forums.opera.com/post/378592Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:34:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why Create New Versions of Opera Instead of Adding Features to One? on Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:51:14 GMT]]>@erdinc53 that's what I feel as well.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/378162https://forums.opera.com/post/378162Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:51:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why Create New Versions of Opera Instead of Adding Features to One? on Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:51:56 GMT]]>Guys, basically they're all the same browser.

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It would be more logical to present it as an option in browser installation.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/378128https://forums.opera.com/post/378128Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:51:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why Create New Versions of Opera Instead of Adding Features to One? on Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:48:28 GMT]]>Different versions cater to unique user needs, enhancing experience and customization.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/378127https://forums.opera.com/post/378127Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:48:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why Create New Versions of Opera Instead of Adding Features to One? on Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:30:28 GMT]]>@MrTeatime i agree with @leocg on this as opera's products are for different people

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/378090https://forums.opera.com/post/378090Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:30:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why Create New Versions of Opera Instead of Adding Features to One? on Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:35:58 GMT]]>@MrTeatime Different products for different targets, I suppose.

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