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.
Why try Vivaldi?
Vivaldi is popular among users who value deep customization and integrated features. Unlike many mainstream browsers, it lets you tailor nearly every aspect of the interface – from tab placement and keyboard shortcuts to visual themes.
Vivaldi's advanced tab management includes tab stacking and tiling. Users can group tabs, view them side by side, and hibernate inactive tabs to save resources. These features are particularly appreciated by power users who manage numerous tabs simultaneously.
What are the differences between Vivaldi and Google Chrome?
Vivaldi and Google Chrome are both based on the Chromium project. Vivaldi offers a more feature-rich, customizable experience out of the box. While Chrome aims for simplicity with a minimal interface, Vivaldi focuses on giving users control, with advanced tab management, side panels, integrated tools, and powerful browser settings.
Does Vivaldi support extensions like Chrome?
Because Vivaldi is built on Chromium it does support most Chrome extensions. You can install extensions directly from the Chrome Web Store.
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.
Is Vivaldi a safe browser?
Yes, Vivaldi is a safe and trusted 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. Starting with version 7.3, Vivaldi partnered with Proton to integrate Proton VPN directly into the browser.
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
Tab Tiling
View multiple web pages side by side, split-screen style, in the same window. There's no set limit to the number of tabs you can open side by side (though there is a limit to what can be useful to you).
Tab Stacking
Two-level Tab Stacks are a great way to keep things tidy when you have a lot of open tabs. Once tabs are stacked you can: give the stack a name, create splitscreens, move them or hibernate them. Go nuts!
Web Panels
Add any website to keep your favorite sites easily accessible in Vivaldi's sidebar. You can easily add a page and decide to view it in mobile or desktop mode.
Workspaces
Workspaces is a great way to organize your tabs and your workflow in a way that makes sense to you. If it's a project at work, shopping, or social media, you can easily group them all in one workspace.
Control Everything with Quick Commands
Quick Commands is Vivaldi's universal search and control center. Instantly search tabs, bookmarks, history, or the web, and quickly execute browser commands, all in one place.
With the powerful email client built into the browser you get a focused email experience of all your accounts in one user-friendly inbox.
Feed-Reader
Vivaldi Feed-Reader lets you build a private news feed based on your interests. Add your favorite news site, YouTube channel, or podcast to get the latest update neatly presented directly in your browser.
Calendar
Vivaldi Calendar is a flexible way to manage all your events directly in your browser. With the Calendar Panel you have quick access to your events and stay on schedule throughout the day.
Speed Dials
Access your favorite websites quickly from the Start Page. You can customize the included Bookmarks or add custom Speed Dials and folders.
Notes
Take notes in the side bar as you browse and sync them securely to other devices.
Sync
Securely synchronize your Vivaldi browser data across multiple devices.
Translate
Translate any webpage with a single click with a built-in, private translation tool.
Capture
Take screenshots of full web pages or a selection of the screen.
Pop-out Video
Display videos in a floating window, so you can continue watching, while you work or play.
History
Get a detailed overview of your browsing history, with statistics presented in a fresh, visual way.
Mouse Gestures
Do just about anything in Vivaldi - open, close and switch Tabs, create Notes, and much more - all with movements of the mouse.
Command Chains
Save time and boost productivity by building your own shortcuts, workflows and browser modes. Trigger a custom sequence of commands with a single keystroke or gesture.
Proton VPN for Vivaldi
With one-click activation, you get enhanced privacy protections and all the VPN functionality you need. Because privacy should always be simple.
Custom themes
Add your touch to Vivaldi with custom colors, wallpapers, tab edge rounding, and other settings. There are thousands, if not millions, of ways to put your personal touch on Vivaldi.
Customizable UI
Virtually everything in the Vivaldi can be personalized to adapt to you. From button placement to panel layout, you have full control to create your perfect browsing experience.
Extension Support
If what you need somehow isn't already built into Vivaldi, you can bring your favorite Chrome extensions with you. They work great in Vivaldi too.
We Respect your Privacy
We don't profile your behavior, or sell your data. The sites you visit, what you type in the browser, your downloads, we have no access to that data. It either stays on your local machine or gets encrypted.
Block Trackers and Ads
Privacy matters. Vivaldi comes with a built-in tracker and ad blocker to protect your browsing. You're in control of how much or how little you want to block.
Private Browsing
Private browsing mode is intended to protect your privacy from other users of your computer. Vivaldi will minimize what is stored locally on your computer so that very few traces are left of what you were browsing once you close all private browsing windows.
Password Manager
Store your account login credentials in the browser, to access sites quickly and easily.
Encrypted Sync
We use end-to-end encryption to protect your data from being accessed by third parties. And as an added bonus, we host your browsing data on-premises in Iceland, where it's covered by strict privacy laws.
Vivaldi Takes a Stance
We have called for a ban on surveillance-based advertising. It's time to free ourselves from constant surveillance and highly personalized targeting of users on the internet. Vivaldi is fightning for a better web.
What's New
Vivaldi 7.4: Polished, Simplified, and All Yours
This release is about thoughtful improvements that make your browser faster, smarter, and even more yours. Whether you're the kind of person who lives by keyboard shortcuts, loves a perfectly organized panel, or simply wants a smoother ride through the internet, this update has something for you. And yes, we might have snuck in a little nod to life's big questions, because sometimes the answer is 42.
Sometimes, progress isn't about fireworks. It's about the quiet, consistent improvements that make your everyday browsing smoother, faster, and just a little more delightful.
Vivaldi 7.4 is exactly that kind of release. A solid upgrade that reinforces why so many of you choose Vivaldi: a browser that works for you, not the other way around.
More control over keyboard shortcuts
Vivaldi is packed with powerful keyboard shortcuts, designed to help you navigate and control your browser faster. With Vivaldi 7.2 we gave you the option to set a priority list, for you to select what Vivaldi specific shortcuts you wanted to give priority.
With Vivaldi 7.4, we have taken this one step further. You can now fine-tune your keyboard shortcuts on a per-site basis. This ensures that your shortcuts work just the way you want, whether you want to prioritize Vivaldi specific shortcuts or page specific ones. Meaning even if you had customized commands in Vivaldi, you can allow a site like Google Docs to override them. It's about putting you in control, making sure your shortcuts work where and when you need them most. To set this up you simply go to the privacy and security menu in settings, then go to website permissions. Here you can add the specific sites you want to have prioritized keyboard shortcuts.
The answer might be 42
We've continued tuning the Address Bar, making it smarter, faster, and more consistent. Settings have been restructured for clarity, and a collection of bug fixes and optimizations keep things humming behind the scenes. From the settings menu you can decide what items are displayed in the dropdown menu. This is another great example of how Vivaldi can be personalized. But this is not all! For those who think more is not only more, but also better, you can now increase the number of items shown in the address bar dropdown to show as many as 42 results.
What else is new for 7.4
Starting Vivaldi (even with multiple profiles) is now faster and less cluttered, thanks to the simplified profile picker.
The Windows Panel and the History Panel have been brushed up to feel lighter, cleaner, and more intuitive.
In the spirit of spring cleaning, we've put in a lot of work to improve stability and performance. That means fewer hiccups and smoother sessions, getting you ready for summer web surfing.
Changelog from Vivaldi 7.3 to Vivaldi 7.4
New
- [New][Settings][Keyboard] Per site priorities for website shortcuts: under "Privacy and Security → Website Permissions" (VB-116274)
- [New][Ad Blocker] Improved compatibility with ad block rules (VB-115878)
- [New][Panels] Improve the visuals in the Windows panel (VB-113499)
- [New][Panels] Improve the visuals in the History panels (VB-116530)
- [New][Media][Menus] Add "Copy Video Frame" (VB-116843)
- [New][Media][Menus] Add "Save Video Frame As" (VB-116829)
- [New][Address bar][Settings] Provide a setting to adjust the number of items in drop-down (VB-115458)
Address Bar
- [Address bar][Settings] Restructure (VB-115609)
- [Address bar][Settings] Add "Enable Search History" setting (VB-115348)
- [Address bar][Settings] Implement "Show Search Queries in Typed History" (VB-114778)
- [Address bar][Settings] Opening nickname doesn't work with drop-down and address auto-complete off (VB-116099)
- [Address bar][Settings] Refactor "Enable Search History" (VB-115612)
- [Address bar][Settings] Reformat the address field suggestions (VB-116187)
- [Address bar][Settings] Search suggestions only when using search engine nickname is not working correctly (VB-116342)
- [Address bar] Autocomplete on regularly visited sub path (VB-115486)
- [Address bar] Not focusing when no windows are open (VB-114710)
- [Address bar] Bookmark nickname "+" not working after update 7.2 (VB-115206)
- [Address bar] Domain Expansion should not open tab in background (VB-115947)
- [Address bar] Dragged URLs open in new tab when dropped (VB-116156)
- [Address bar] History search items are labelled as Search (VB-116110)
- [Address bar] Input border visible outside drop down (VB-114696)
- [Address bar] Not matching on two word bookmark (VB-114755)
- [Address bar] Search history items are above bookmarks no matter ranking (VB-116272)
- [Address bar] Search suggestion Favicons can be wrong (VB-116165)
- [Address bar] Set nickname on top when exactly typed without autocomplete (VB-116341)
- [Address bar] Shortcuts item are not deleted (VB-116609)
- [Address bar] Should search in bookmark's description field (VB-114703)
- [Address bar] Sometimes suggested suggests a broken URL (VB-115556)
- [Address bar] Text in the dedicated 'Search field' gets deleted when pressing the 'END' button on the keyboard (VB-115797)
- [Address bar] URL not on top when already visited (VB-116379)
- [Address bar] Wrong icon in when cancelling by Escape (VB-116777)
- [Address bar][Search field] Invisible suggestions (VB-116751)
Read the complete release notes here.
Previous Release Notes:
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.
Previous Release Notes:
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.
