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Vivaldi

Vivaldi is a highly customizable, feature-rich web browser built for power users who want deep control over their browsing experience.

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License: LicenseRef-proprietary
Latest version: 8.2.4133.89 (October 17, 2026)
Developer: Vivaldi Technologies
Installs: 18,025 (Flathub, 30 days)

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Vivaldi browser with a unified theme to showcase how a darker background image looks covering the whole UI.

Vivaldi browser with a unified theme that has a background image showing a person with a hiking stick and a backpack overlooking foggy…

Zoomed up on the address field and combined site info drop down of the Vivaldi Browser, showing the security and site blocking options.

The panel editor for the Vivaldi browser, showing a range of customisation options.

What is Vivaldi?

Vivaldi is a Chromium-based browser developed by former Opera team members who wanted to preserve advanced features lost in modern browsers. Released in 2016, it has matured into a stable, actively developed alternative focused on customization and productivity.

It's for Linux users who want more than just a tabbed interface — especially those coming from Windows browsers like Edge or Chrome who miss granular control. If you rely on email, feeds, notes, or tab management, Vivaldi integrates these directly.

Compared to Edge, it feels denser and more configurable. You won’t get flashy visuals, but you gain real utility: tiling tabs, mouse gestures, built-in mail, and sync across devices. It’s less 'polished consumer product' and more 'do-it-all workstation'.

Best for: Power users who want a single, highly customizable browser with integrated productivity tools.

Key features of Vivaldi

Fully customizable UI, including themes, toolbars, and keyboard shortcuts
Advanced tab management with Workspaces, Stacks, and Tiling
Integrated Mail, Calendar, Tasks, and Feed Reader (IMAP/POP3/CalDAV/RSS)
Built-in Notes, Tracker blocker, and ad blocker
End-to-end encrypted sync across desktop and mobile
Support for Chrome extensions via Web Store
Mouse gestures and programmable macros
Proton VPN integration (requires account)

Pros

Extremely customizable interface and behavior
All core tools (mail, calendar, notes) built in
Excellent tab organization for power users
Fast Chromium engine with strong privacy controls
Cross-platform sync with E2EE

Cons

Resource-heavy compared to minimal browsers
Proprietary license — not open source
Some features like Proton VPN require external accounts
Can feel overwhelming for casual users

Windows programs Vivaldi replaces

Microsoft Edge

How to install Vivaldi on Linux

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub com.vivaldi.Vivaldi

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S vivaldi

Tips for Windows users

If you're switching from Edge, export your bookmarks as HTML and import them in Vivaldi under Settings > Tools > Import. Many Chrome extensions work directly, but install them via the Chrome Web Store manually. Get used to mouse gestures and tab tiling early — they’re core to the workflow. Your passwords and bookmarks sync via Vivaldi’s E2EE account, not your system keyring.

Recent releases

8.2.4133.89 — October 17, 2026
8.2.4133.87 — October 14, 2026
8.2.4133.84 — October 7, 2026
8.2.4133.83 — October 4, 2026

Vivaldi: frequently asked questions

Can Vivaldi run Chrome extensions?

Yes, Vivaldi supports most extensions from the Chrome Web Store. You can install them directly through the browser.

Is Vivaldi safe and private?

It includes strong tracker blocking and end-to-end encrypted sync. However, it’s proprietary, so full transparency is limited.

Does Vivaldi have a built-in email client?

Yes, it includes a full mail client supporting IMAP, POP3, and SMTP. You can manage multiple accounts inside the browser.

How does tab tiling work in Vivaldi?

Right-click a tab and choose 'Tile Tabs' to view multiple tabs side by side in the same window, useful for multitasking.

Updated October 20, 2026