The 7 features Chrome browser needs before I'd ever switch back to it on desktop
Published on: 2025-06-10 07:21:34
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I used Chrome for a very long time on my desktop. Although I still use Google's browser on my Android device, I migrated away from Chrome on the desktop because I wanted a more modern-looking browser with more customizations and an open-source mindset.
Maybe someday I'll switch back.
Also: Why I'm done with Firefox for good - and what I use now
What features would make me consider the switch? While I don't really see that happening, there are features I firmly believe Chrome needs -- and that I'd like to see in the next version.
1. Workspaces
This is a big one. I've been using Workspaces since Opera first released the feature, and I cannot imagine using a browser without such a feature.
Also: Opera Workspaces is tab management perfection
A workspace is a way to silo tabs into categories. You could create a workspace for Productivity, Creativity, Shopping, News, etc. Once you've created those workspaces, you can then open tabs associated with each workspace,
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