Opera 120.0.5524.0 developer update

May 6th, 2025

Hello Opera enthusiasts!

We have some exciting updates and fixes that our team has been working on. Here are the key changes and improvements included in this release:

Dropdown Fix on Windows: We tackled an issue where the address bar dropdown on Windows would occasionally become empty. This fix ensures a smoother and more reliable browsing experience.
Flow and Push Notifications: We resolved a connection issue with Flow, which was affecting push notifications. This ensures a smoother and more consistent experience across your devices.
Split Screen Toolbar – Enhancements: We’ve introduced a feature that optimizes toolbar entries, allowing them to adjust dynamically based on available width and a pre-defined priority list. This change aims to streamline navigation, ensuring the most important tools are always accessible.
Split Screen in Tab Island – Improvements: For users utilizing the Split Screen feature with Tab Islands, we’ve made several updates to enhance your experience. The UI now blends seamlessly with light theme backgrounds. We’ve also addressed a range of bugs, including issues with detached screens, incorrect re-attachments, and persistent background behaviors.
Enhanced Emoji Experience: We’ve refined the logic for displaying the last 5 used emojis, making them even more intuitive to access.
Miniplayer in Toolbar – Enhancements: The Miniplayer feature has been further integrated into the toolbar during Split Screen mode, addressing previous visibility issues when unpinned.
Bug Fixes: Our team has been diligent in resolving specific bugs and crashes to enhance stability. This includes ironing out dropdown selection jumps, addressing crashes related to bookmarks and profiles on Mac, and fixing other minor issues.
Additional Fixes: Additional improvements include correcting translations like “may” in German, fixing the addition of tabs to Pinboards via the context menu, and ensuring flag icons appear correctly in settings.