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Next.js 16+ · Concept

Route groups

Route groups are folders named with parentheses, such as (shop). They organize files and layouts without adding the folder name to the URL.

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Syntax

app/(folderName)/page.tsx

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  • Nested layouts
  • Root layouts
  • App Router file-system conventions

Source: Route Groups. Checked 2026-11-03.