Opera GX really needs proper native PWA (Progressive Web App) support.

Since Opera GX is Chromium-based, it already inherits most of the underlying infrastructure required for PWAs, including:

• Web App Manifest
• Service Workers
• Standalone App Mode
• App Shortcuts
• Window Controls Overlay

However, unlike Chrome, Edge, Brave, and other Chromium browsers, Opera GX still lacks a clear and fully integrated “Install App” experience.

This has a real impact on usability, especially on Windows 11, where PWAs have become part of the modern desktop workflow.

Current limitations:

• No native “Install App” button for many supported websites;
• No proper app manager interface;
• No automatic standalone app creation;
• Users must rely on workarounds, extensions, or manual Chromium parameters;
• Reduced integration with desktop/start menu behavior.

This is particularly disappointing because the Chromium engine already supports these capabilities internally. It feels like the feature is either hidden, partially disabled, or simply not fully implemented in the Opera GX interface.

PWAs are no longer niche tools — many modern services are designed around them:

• Discord
• Notion
• Spotify Web
• Microsoft 365
• Google services
• Streaming platforms
• Project management tools

For a browser focused on customization and advanced desktop experience, native PWA support would be a huge improvement.

Suggestions:

• Add a visible “Install App” button;
• Create a dedicated “GX Apps” section;
• Allow standalone web apps with proper Windows 11 integration;
• Support desktop/start menu shortcut creation;
• Add Opera GX visual identity to installed web apps.

This would significantly improve productivity, desktop integration, and overall Chromium feature parity within Opera GX.