Opera GX lets you organize tabs into named groups so you can keep related pages together and reduce clutter
Tab groups in Opera GX work like folders for your open pages. You can drag tabs into a group, give it a color and name, and collapse the whole group to a single button. This keeps your workspace organized without closing pages you might need later. The feature is built into Opera GX — no extensions or settings changes required.
Tab groups are useful if you work across multiple projects at once, research several topics in parallel, or just want to hide tabs you're not actively using. You can create as many groups as you need, and move tabs between them whenever you want.
Key Takeaways
- Create a tab group by right-clicking any tab, selecting "Add tab to new group", and giving it a name and color.
- Drag any open tab into an existing group by holding it over the group button until the group expands, then releasing it.
- Collapse a group to a single button by clicking the arrow next to the group name, which hides all tabs in that group from view.
- Rename or change the color of a group by right-clicking the group button and selecting "Edit group".
- Delete a group without closing its tabs by right-clicking the group and selecting "Ungroup tabs" — the tabs stay open in your main tab bar.
Creating your first tab group
Right-click on any open tab in Opera GX. A menu appears with several options. Select "Add tab to new group". A dialog box opens asking you to name the group and choose a color.
Type a name that describes what the group contains — for example, "Work Project", "Shopping", or "Research". Choose a color from the palette. The color appears as a dot next to the group name and makes it easier to spot groups at a glance. Click "Create" when you're done.
The tab you right-clicked moves into the new group automatically. You'll see the group button appear in your tab bar with the name and color you chose. The tab is still open and usable — it's just organized under the group.
Adding more tabs to an existing group
Once you have a group, you can add other tabs to it. Right-click any tab you want to move, then select "Add tab to group". A submenu shows all your existing groups. Click the group you want to add the tab to.
Alternatively, you can drag a tab directly into a group. Click and hold a tab, then drag it over the group button. The group expands to show all its tabs. Release the tab where you want it to land inside the group.
You can move tabs between groups the same way — drag a tab from one group over another group button, and it moves to the new group. The original group stays open unless you remove all its tabs.
Collapsing and expanding groups
A small arrow appears next to each group name. Click the arrow to collapse the group. All tabs in that group hide, and the group shrinks to a single button showing only the group name and color. This clears up space in your tab bar when you're not actively using those pages.
Click the arrow again to expand the group and see all its tabs. The tabs are still there — collapsing just hides them from view. You can still click the group button to switch to any tab inside it without expanding the full group.
Editing group names and colors
Right-click the group button (the button showing the group name and color, not an individual tab inside it). A menu appears. Select "Edit group".
A dialog opens showing the current name and color. Change the name to something new, or pick a different color from the palette. Click "Save" to apply the changes. The group button updates immediately with the new name or color.
Editing a group does not affect the tabs inside it — only the group's appearance and label change.
Removing tabs from groups
To move a single tab out of a group, right-click the tab and select "Remove from group". The tab moves back to your main tab bar and is no longer part of the group.
To remove all tabs from a group at once without closing them, right-click the group button and select "Ungroup tabs". All tabs in that group move back to your main tab bar, and the group disappears. The tabs stay open.
If you want to close a group and all its tabs, right-click the group button and select "Close group". This closes every tab in that group. You cannot undo this action, so make sure you don't need any of those pages before you close the group.
Moving groups around your tab bar
You can reorder groups the same way you reorder regular tabs. Click and hold a group button, then drag it left or right along your tab bar. Release it where you want it to sit. This is useful if you want your most-used groups at the front of the tab bar.
You can also drag groups and tabs between different windows in Opera GX. Click and hold a group button, drag it to another Opera GX window, and release it. The entire group and all its tabs move to the new window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I save a tab group so it opens automatically when I restart Opera GX?
Opera GX saves all open tabs and groups when you close the browser. When you reopen Opera GX, your groups and tabs appear exactly as you left them. You don't need to do anything — the browser remembers them automatically.
What happens if I close a tab that's inside a group?
The tab closes normally, and the group stays open with the remaining tabs. If you close the last tab in a group, the group disappears automatically. You can undo a closed tab with Ctrl+Shift+T (or Cmd+Shift+T on Mac) even if it was in a group.
Can I have nested groups, or groups inside other groups?
No, Opera GX does not support nested groups. Each tab can belong to only one group. You can create multiple separate groups, but you cannot put a group inside another group.
Do tab groups sync across devices if I'm signed into Opera GX on multiple computers?
Tab groups are stored locally on each device. If you sign into Opera GX on another computer, your groups and tabs from the first device do not automatically appear. You would need to recreate them on the new device.