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This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest was declined. See WP:NOTGUIDE.

Hello again editors! I have a conflict of interest and would like to request assistance updating the Opera (web browser) article to reflect some missing features.

Requested additions

Easy Files, introduced in the 2020 Opera update, displays a carousel of recently downloaded files and clipboard items when a user goes to upload or share a file.^[1]

The Split Screen feature allows users to view two tabs side by side within the same window by dragging a tab into the current working window.^[2]

Workspaces lets users organize tabs into separate groups, which can be swapped by clicking individual workspace icons in the sidebar or using a keyboard shortcut. This feature was introduced in 2020.^[3]

Opera Sync enables link and content sharing between Opera desktop and mobile browsers.^[4][5]

Battery Saver mode reduces energy use by adjusting page redraws, background tabs, and video playback.^[6]

Flow is a file-sharing feature that allows users to send text, images, links, and other media between desktop and mobile versions of Opera.^[7][8]

The Opera browser’s appearance can be customized with Opera Themes, including light and dark modes, animated and wallpaper-style themes, and optional sounds and music.^[9]

I wasn’t sure if these additions would be best added as one paragraph, or separate sections. I will gladly adjust it if anyone has advice. Thank you for your time and help with this request. DerekOkon (talk) 21:34, 15 March 2026 (UTC) DerekOkon (talk) 21:34, 15 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

  Edit request declined  

• Wikipedia articles should not exist only to describe the nature, appearance, or services a web browser offers, but should also describe the browser in an encyclopedic manner, offering detail on a browser's achievements, impact, or historical significance. Incorporating the COI editor's proposed text would merely cement a version of the article which reflects the former as opposed to the latter.

Regards,  Spintendo  18:11, 23 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the feedback and clarification. I see now what you mean about keeping the article focused on encyclopedic content rather than detailed feature listings. I’ll keep that in mind for future edit requests and focus more on features that have broader significance or independent coverage. DerekOkon (talk) 13:22, 24 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Vewd and Opera TV redirect here, but are not mentioned in the article at all. — Christoph Päper 09:30, 23 April 2026 (UTC) — Christoph Päper 09:30, 23 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Was it the first browser with this functionallity? When was it introduced?
The article states it's no longer available but [1]: " Off Road Mode. This is the successor to Opera’s Turbo mode" ~2026-33007-63 (talk) 15:59, 3 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

That statement in the article seems to be wrong, eventhough it's sourced, because Safari had it in 2005. Check private browsing for info.~2026-33007-63 (talk) 16:22, 3 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]