Opera GX does not have a built-in merge tabs feature

Opera GX, the gaming-focused browser from Opera Software, does not include a native function to combine multiple open tabs into a single tab or window. If you are looking to consolidate tabs, you will need to use workarounds or rely on Opera's existing tab management tools instead.

What Opera GX does offer are several ways to organize and manage multiple tabs without merging them directly. Understanding these options will help you keep your workspace clean and find what you need faster.

Key Takeaways

  • Opera GX has no merge tabs button or menu option, so you cannot combine multiple tabs into one.
  • You can group related tabs together using Opera's tab grouping feature, which organizes them visually without merging.
  • Saving all open tabs as a session lets you close them and reopen them together later.
  • Moving tabs between windows is possible by dragging them, which can help consolidate tabs across different browser windows.
  • Extensions from the Opera add-ons store may offer tab management features, though none perform a true merge function.

Using tab groups to organize related tabs

Tab grouping in Opera GX lets you visually bundle related tabs together without actually merging them into a single tab. Right-click on any tab and select Create tab group. You can then drag other tabs into that group to keep them organized by topic, project, or purpose.

Once grouped, tabs collapse and expand as a unit. Click the group header to collapse all tabs in that group, which frees up space in your tab bar. Each tab remains separate and functional — grouping only changes how they appear on screen, not how they work.

You can name each group by right-clicking the group header and choosing a custom name. This makes it easier to remember what each cluster of tabs contains without opening them.

Saving and reopening tabs as a session

If you want to close multiple tabs and reopen them together later, save them as a session. Go to Menu (the three horizontal lines in the top right), then select Other tools and Sessions. Click Save current session to store all your open tabs under a name you choose.

When you want those tabs back, return to the Sessions menu and click the session name. Opera GX will reopen every tab that was in that session. This is useful if you work on projects in phases and want to pick up where you left off without keeping tabs open all the time.

Sessions save the tab URLs and titles, but not the scroll position or form data within each page. If a website has changed since you saved the session, the tab will load the current version of that page.

Moving tabs between windows

You can drag a tab out of one Opera GX window and into another, or drag it out to create a new window entirely. Click and hold a tab, then drag it to the other window's tab bar. This lets you consolidate tabs from multiple windows into one if that helps your workflow.

Dragging a tab out of the window and releasing it in empty space creates a new Opera GX window with just that tab. This is the opposite of merging — it splits tabs — but it is useful if you want to move a tab away from a crowded window.

Using extensions for advanced tab management

The Opera add-ons store includes extensions designed to manage tabs more powerfully than the browser's built-in tools. Search for tab managers in the add-ons store to find options that let you save, organize, and reopen groups of tabs. Some extensions add buttons to your toolbar for quick access to saved tab sets.

No extension truly merges tabs into one, since a tab is a single webpage — you cannot combine two webpages into a single tab. However, tab manager extensions can automate the process of opening multiple tabs at once, which achieves a similar result to merging if your goal is to load a set of pages together.

Before installing an extension, check its permissions and user reviews. Some tab managers request access to your browsing history or all websites, which you may not want to grant.

Why Opera GX does not have a merge feature

A tab in any browser represents a single webpage or web application. Merging two tabs would mean combining two separate webpages into one display, which is not technically possible in how browsers work. Each tab loads its own HTML, CSS, and JavaScript independently.

What users often mean by "merge tabs" is either grouping them visually, opening multiple tabs at once, or combining their content into a single view. Opera GX handles the first two through grouping and sessions. For the third, you would need to manually copy content from one page to another, or use an extension designed for that specific task.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I merge two websites into one tab?

No. A tab displays one webpage at a time. If you need to view two websites side by side, open them in separate tabs or use your monitor's split-screen feature to show two Opera GX windows at once.

Will grouping tabs slow down Opera GX?

No. Grouping only changes how tabs appear visually. All grouped tabs still load and run normally. If you have many open tabs, they may use more memory regardless of grouping, but the grouping itself does not affect performance.

If I save a session and then close Opera GX, will the session still be there?

Yes. Sessions are saved to your computer and remain available even after you close the browser completely. You can reopen them anytime from the Sessions menu.

Can I merge tabs from different windows into one window?

Yes, by dragging. Click and hold a tab from one window and drag it into the tab bar of another window. The tab will move to the destination window.

Do tab manager extensions work better than Opera's built-in tools?

It depends on what you need. Built-in grouping and sessions are free and require no setup. Extensions offer more features like auto-saving tabs, syncing across devices, or organizing by time and frequency, but they use more memory and may request broad permissions.