[Duplicated][Request:] Adding Background Play for YouTube Streaming in Opera Browser

[haknayem]

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Dear Opera Team,
​I am writing to you today as a dedicated user of the Opera browser, which I greatly appreciate for its speed, built-in features, and overall user experience.
​I would like to propose a feature that I believe would significantly enhance the utility of the browser for many users: the addition of a native background play feature for YouTube streaming.
​Currently, when I am streaming a video on YouTube through the Opera browser and I switch to another app or turn off my screen, the audio and video playback stop. This can be quite disruptive, especially when I'm listening to podcasts, music, or long-form content that I don't need to watch visually.
​A background play feature would allow the audio from YouTube videos to continue playing even when the browser is not the active application or when the device screen is off. This functionality is common in mobile operating systems and would be a highly valuable addition to the Opera browser's feature set. It would provide users with a more seamless and convenient way to consume content on YouTube, similar to the experience offered by dedicated music and podcast apps.
​I believe this feature would be a significant selling point for the Opera browser, attracting users who frequently use YouTube for audio-based content. It would set Opera apart from other browsers that do not offer this functionality natively.
​Thank you for your time and for considering this request. I am confident that adding this feature would be a well-received improvement by the Opera user community.
​Sincerely,
​Nayem Chowdhury
Email: haknayem@gmail.com