The newest build of Opera isn’t just another bug-fix release. Opera 122.0.5643.51, which landed late last week, brings a redesigned History interface, new visual themes, and a rare browser-side upgrade: the power to skip video ads manually.
That’s not just quality-of-life, it’s a rare bit of leverage for users.
Opera 122.0.5643.51 revamps History for faster navigation
The new History interface in Opera 122.0.5643.51 comes with practical upgrades. Two of them stand out. First, users can now select multiple pages from their history and reopen them together as a Tab Island. Second, hovering over any listing reveals a quick option to “Remove entire domain,” wiping out all entries from a site in one click.
It’s a small but smart update for users who prize control and speed.
Dynamic themes arrive in Opera 122.0.5643.51
Not everyone tweaks their browser’s look, but for those who do, two new themes are now available. Obsidian offers a minimal blacked-out aesthetic, while Cybercity brings bold, neon-lit cityscapes designed by Mitch Myers.
Both need to be manually activated from the settings, but they give Opera a distinct visual edge over rivals.
Users can now skip video ads manually
One of the most interesting changes isn’t visual at all. The new “Video Skip” button now appears in Opera 122.0.5643.51, as well as in Opera GX and Opera Air. It lets users bypass pre-roll video ads or other unwanted content before their actual video starts.
Opera calls it experimental, but early users are already seeing it in action.
Other features introduced in the latest release
Beyond themes and History updates, Opera 122.0.5643.51 adds smaller functional boosts:
- Google Lens image search integration
- Expanded support across Windows, macOS, and Linux (DEB, RPM, SNAP)
- General UI improvements and under-the-hood fixes
Even so, the ad-skipper is likely to turn the most heads.
A browser that still pushes boundaries
After more than 30 years, Opera isn’t fading into the background. Opera 122.0.5643.51 proves it still wants to give users more say over how they browse, from how their tabs look to what they’re forced to sit through. Some experiments don’t need perfect polish to make a point.
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