yes, I know it. But there are certain extensions that you need to keep visible in order to use them.

Well , lately I've come to terms with the new Opera, I accept devs had to move on, because the Internet moved on... Do I dig O Blink? No. Do I like some of its features? yes, folders on speed dial, good; discover...all right, but it lacks customization for local users (I live in Chile, so it's almost useless to me), Stash..ok. Aside from speed and compatibility, nothing too impressive. But what else does an average user need?

Regarding extensions, it's hard for an extension to replace an in-built feature. But that's the way it is now. But at least I would like to have the chance to "clean up" my browser's look, either by compressing the space the extension buttons use or maybe a start bar a la O presto, or even with a "black theme". With so many extensions needed to add functionality, my add-on bar looks like a grafitti wall :lol:

@lem729: Thanks for the links. I had already tried some extensions (I've been using O blink since 15)

Thanks for the quick response. Maybe I wasn't specific enough when I described how I feel regarding O blink. I think it's a fine piece of work... It actually works with the majority of webpages (if not all of'em), unlike O Presto. I quite like some of its features (discover, speed dial) , and yes, I've tried extensions, both from the opera store and chrome store.

My question is whether in Blink there are certain features that can or can't be restored (I mean, theoretically, regardless of the devs' decision), so as to keep hoping it'll turn out the be THE best browser out there (most of presto functions plus blink speed and compatibility). Is it possible to develop in Blink features like *Custom Skins (I mean Themes) and Buttons **Size of the Bars (tab,address, add-on) **Tile tabs **Side Bar **custom search engine... Thanks!

Hi. I'm mostly a lurker, I haven't posted a lot in the forums , but I read a lot, since the ol' good times... I'm not here to hate on the new Opera, in fact I have come to accept Presto's demise (although I've cried a lot about it...XD). In fact I'm still using it (12.17), but lately I've started to use Firefox (compatibility issues and stuff, but I'm not quite happy with it). I miss Opera presto UI and functionality (i.e. custom skins and buttons). I've already given up M2, and other features that are not coming back, but my question is: Is it possible to implement the following things in the new Opera ?

*Custom Skins (I mean Themes) and Buttons
*Size of the Bars (tab,address, add-on)
*Tile tabs
*Side Bar
*custom search engine

This is not a hate thread... I just wanna know if these things are possible to be developed within the new engine. Like I said, I wanna keep believing in Opera. In fact I'm writing this from my O21! I think it's fast, straightforward... But it's like driving a really fast but ugly car (with no AC or comfortable seats).

regards!

here you can find some old skins http://web.archive.org/web/20120607145728/http://my.opera.com/community/customize/skins/?show=rec

or, if you're using Opera 15+ , menu>> enable Off-Road Mode