Vivaldi is a fast, ultra customizable browser that prioritizes your privacy (not our own profit). An Internet browser that adapts to you, not the other way around. Vivaldi browser comes packed with smart features. From a focused, minimalist experience to building a command center for life online - we've got you covered.
Is Vivaldi a safe browser?
Vivaldi is considered a safe browser. It features built-in ad tracking protection and a dedicated privacy menu. Additionally, Vivaldi lets you enable/disable Google services, hide your typed history, and tweak default website permissions.
Why try Vivaldi?
The best thing about Vivaldi is how customizable it is. You can set the main menu to be a drop-down vertical menu or a horizontal bar, add actions, create or change keyboard shortcuts and mouse gestures for any action, it even lets you stack tabs within tabs in different ways.
What are the differences between Vivaldi and Google Chrome?
Vivaldi and Google Chrome are based on Chromium, both browsers are compatible with most major OS, but Vivaldi is not available for iPhone while Chrome is. Vivaldi is much more customizable and comes with built-in anti-tracking by default.
Who owns Vivaldi?
Vivaldi was launched in 2015 as a Chromium-based browser aimed at power users, developed by the creators of Opera. Vivaldi continues to be employee-owned with headquarters located in Oslo, Norway.
What are key features of Vivaldi?
- Full-on user customization of how the browser looks and works
- A pause button in the status bar for pausing all media and site activity, saving system resources.
- Take screenshots of full web pages or a selection of the screen and save it as either PNG or JPEG.
- Built-in ad blocker and tracking protection.
- Lets you disable website images entirely, or only show the ones already cached on your computer when using slow connections.
- Compatible with RGB effects from Razer Chroma and Philips Hue.
- Chromium-based so it is compatible with all Chrome extensions, if you need them.
Features
New and improved tab functionality, reader mode and a smart-home lighting integration. With each update we continue on our mission to shape the world's best user-centric browser.
Quick Commands
Are you a keyboard person? Then you're in luck. Quick Commands allow you to quickly search through various settings, history, open tabs, bookmarks and more with a single keyboard shortcut. We aim to make the Quick Command menu highly customisable, allowing you to make your own commands and run them quickly.
Notes
Take notes while browsing and add screenshots right in the handy Notes panel. The notes will automatically remember which site you were browsing at the time and allow you to add tags, to easily organize and find them later.
Speed Dials
All of your favourite sites easily accessible from one place. You can also create multiple Speed dial groups. Organize your sites based on interests such as Sports, News and Tech, or different context such as Work, School etc. It's also possible to add a folder as a Speed dial entry. It's a pretty powerful feature.
Tab Stacks
Too many unorganized tabs can become a bit messy, making it hard to find the tab you are looking for quickly. Organize your tabs using Tab stacks! It lets you group multiple tabs under a single tab. Just drag a tab over to another for easy grouping.
Built on Web Technology
Vivaldi has a powerful feature set, but thats not all. One of the things that makes Vivaldi unique is that it's built on modern Web technologies. We use JavaScript and React to create the user interface --- with the help of Node.js, Browserify and a long list of NPM modules. Vivaldi is the web built with the web.
What's New
This update includes a security fix from Chromium upstream to resolve "CVE-2025-4664: Insufficient policy enforcement in Loader".
The following improvements were made since the fifth 7.3 minor update:
- [Chromium] Backported upstream patches for issues CVE-2025-4609 and CVE-2025-4664
Previous Release Notes:
With Vivaldi 7.2, we're stepping on the gas! Making sure your browsing experience is better than ever, and faster! Whether you're a power user with custom keyboard shortcuts or more spartan in your style, this update has something for you. Let's get into it!
A Smarter and Faster Address Bar
The address bar is the gateway to the web, and we've just made it way faster. in Vivaldi 7.2 the address bar delivers quicker, and more relevant results. We've fine-tuned suggestions, improved search accuracy, and made sure that finding what you need feels seamless.
You'll notice a boost in speed and efficiency, especially if you're one of those who like to keep your browsing fast and furious. No more delays, just the info you want, when you need it.
In true Vivaldi fashion, you are in charge. You can finetune the address bar to match your workflow.
Faster Page Load: A Little Bit of Magic
You might not see it, but you'll feel the difference with Vivaldi 7.2's new optimized connection handling. Say what? Eh, sorry, we're geeks! We made pages load faster. For some of you it will be more than twice as fast. No tricks, no gimmicks, just good old-fashioned optimization.
Override Keyboard Shortcuts
Power users, this one's for you. Vivaldi already has an extensive set of keyboard shortcuts, but now we're offering a priority list, making it easier to manage your shortcuts. This ensures that your shortcuts work just the way you want, whether you want to prioritize Vivaldi specific shortcuts or page specific ones.
What else is new in 7.2:
New Currency Widget
Our new Currency Widget brings real-time conversions straight to your dashboard.
Workspaces in Quick Commands
Now you can find your workspaces even faster using Quick Commands.
Reorder Mail Accounts
For those of you managing multiple email accounts, we've made life easier by allowing reordering of your accounts in Vivaldi Mail.
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Vivaldi 7.1: A Sleek Start to 2025 with Widgets, Tabs, and More Control
Vivaldi Technologies is kicking off 2025 with the release of Vivaldi 7.1, packed with features that make the browser even more adaptable to you. From improvements to the Dashboard, to seamless tab imports, this update focuses on enhancing control, customization, and efficiency in your browsing experience.
Highlights of Vivaldi 7.1
Stay Informed with the Weather Widget
Never miss a weather update again. The new Weather Widget provides real-time updates for your location or any area you choose. Pin it to your Dashboard, a feature introduced in Vivaldi 7.0 that centralizes all your digital tools, and stay in the loop alongside your mail, calendar, feeds, and more. Whether planning your day or preparing for unexpected weather, this widget keeps you informed at a glance.
A Personal Touch for Your Dashboard
Your Dashboard just got more customizable. Two new updates let you tailor widgets to your preferences:
- Background Style Options: Customize widget backgrounds to match your aesthetic, from sleek minimalism to bold creativity.
- Web Widget Theme Colors: Power users can now create widgets that automatically adapt to the browser's theme, ensuring a seamless, integrated look.
Switch to Vivaldi Without Leaving Tabs Behind
Switching browsers shouldn't mean losing your flow. With Import Open Tabs, you can bring active tabs from other browsers directly into Vivaldi. Whether you're transitioning to Vivaldi or using multiple browsers, this feature keeps your workflow intact, no hunting for lost tabs or starting over.
A Simpler Way to Manage Speed Dials
Speed Dials are your personal launchpad for the web. With the new Add Speed Dial dialog, organizing your favorite sites is quicker and more intuitive than ever. Whether it's news, tools, or daily essentials, everything you need is just a click away.
Seamless Sharing with Send Tab to Device
Found something on your desktop you want to revisit on your phone? With Send Tab to Device, you can share tabs instantly between your Vivaldi-enabled devices. Desktop-to-mobile sharing will be available on January 30. It's fast, effortless, and keeps your browsing uninterrupted, no matter where you are.
New Default Search Engines
To maintain Vivaldi's independence and keep the browser free, we've updated our default search engines to include partners like Startpage, Ecosia, DuckDuckGo, and Qwant. These search engines generate revenue while respecting user privacy.
