Vivaldi browser FAQ

Vivaldi’s desktop and mobile browsers are free to use. Separate services can have paid plans; for example, some Proton VPN options require a subscription.

Vivaldi has desktop editions for Windows, macOS and Linux, plus Android and iOS editions. Current desktop guidance lists Windows 10 or later and macOS 13 or later. Check the chosen release, Linux distribution and processor architecture before downloading.

Use the download page to compare available versions, then confirm the detected choice. On desktop, x64 and ARM64 target different processors; Linux users also need a package format supported by their distribution.

On desktop, import options depend on the source browser and data type. Bookmarks can be imported from an HTML file; passwords may need another method. A password CSV contains readable credentials, so protect and remove temporary copies after use.

Updates depend on the platform and installation method. Desktop update settings and Linux package repositories may handle them differently; mobile updates use the app store. A fixed download link does not guarantee that it points to the newest release.

No account is required for ordinary browsing. Vivaldi Sync requires a Vivaldi account and encryption setup. The integrated Proton VPN has its own sign-in and service authorization process.

Sync can transfer bookmarks, saved passwords, history, open-tab information and selected settings. Notes are supported with limits, including no note attachments in desktop Sync. Data types and settings vary by platform; Sync is not a complete browser backup.

Sync content is encrypted on your device using credentials that Vivaldi does not receive. That protects it from server-side reading, but an unlocked device or someone with the decryption credentials can still access it. Keep the encryption password or backup key safe.

Yes, for supported data types. Set up Sync on each device with the same account and encryption credentials. Remote tabs are available through Synced Tabs; they do not automatically reproduce the entire desktop window or feature set.

Browsing history is stored in your local profile and can be included in optional encrypted Sync. Vivaldi’s policy also describes installation-counting data and optional crash reports. Those practices should not be summarized as collecting no data at all.

Vivaldi’s desktop browser uses Chromium, which supports many of the same websites and extensions as Chrome. Compatibility is broad, but not guaranteed for every site, media service or add-on. Test applications important to your work.

Install extensions only when they add something you need. Desktop Vivaldi already includes several tab and privacy tools. Review each extension’s permissions and publisher; broad access can expose page content or browsing activity.

On desktop, use Tools > Delete Browsing Data and select the data types and time range. Removing cookies may sign you out. Private windows limit local session records, but downloaded files and saved bookmarks remain and websites can still observe your activity.

On desktop, drag a tab onto another to create a stack, or use tab-selection commands. Choose the stacking style in Settings > Tabs. Stacks help group research pages; they do not create separate login sessions. Learn about tab features

On desktop, select tabs with Ctrl, Command on Mac, or Shift, then use the tiling command in the tab context menu. Comparing a source and a draft side by side is one use; readable tile sizes depend on your screen.

Tab Stacks group tabs within a tab bar; Workspaces switch between sets of tabs in a window. You can combine them. Workspaces in the same profile share cookies and logins, so use separate profiles when you need separate accounts. Learn about workspaces

Active pages can consume substantial memory and CPU. Desktop tab hibernation unloads inactive page content to reduce that load, but the browser still uses resources. Reopening a hibernated tab reloads it, so save unfinished work first.

On desktop, use the Closed Tabs menu or Ctrl+Shift+T, Command+Shift+T on Mac, to reopen a recently closed tab. This does not guarantee recovery of unsaved form contents or tabs from a discarded private session.

Vivaldi’s product guidance describes ad blocking as off by default and offers three levels during setup. Check your current selection in Settings: No Blocking, Block Trackers, or Block Trackers and Ads. Learn about the ad blocker

Yes. Open the site and use the address-bar shield to select a different blocking level. This creates a site-specific exception. If a form or player fails, test a lower level there instead of changing filtering for every site.

The integrated Proton VPN offers a free plan, while paid plans add options. Free connections have server-selection limits. It operates as a secure web proxy for Vivaldi web traffic, rather than a VPN for every app on the device. Learn about the free VPN

In a supported desktop version, open the VPN control and follow the account and authorization steps. When connecting through a Vivaldi account, the service may create or link a Proton account. Review the account information shared during that process.

The integrated secure web proxy covers Vivaldi’s web browsing traffic. It does not cover other applications or Vivaldi Mail connections. Signing into a website can still identify you, even when the site sees a VPN server’s IP address.

Android users can look for Vivaldi in Google Play; iPhone and iPad users can use the App Store. Check the developer name and device requirements before choosing an app. Go to mobile downloads

Yes, mobile editions include tracker and ad blocking. Check the selected level and any site exceptions. Blocking depends on enabled rules and does not guarantee removal of every ad.

No. Mobile editions share some browser features and supported Sync data, but their interfaces and tools differ. Desktop features such as Mail, Calendar and Workspaces are not all available on mobile; the integrated Proton VPN is documented as a desktop feature.

On desktop, open Settings > Themes to select or edit a theme. Colors, images and theme scheduling can change the browser interface; a theme does not necessarily change a website’s own colors.

On desktop, Settings > Tabs lets you place the tab bar at the top, bottom, left or right. Vertical tabs can make long titles easier to scan, but use some horizontal space beside the page.

On desktop, use the toolbar context menu to open the toolbar editor. Add, remove or reposition supported controls. Available buttons depend on the toolbar and browser version.

On desktop, use Settings > Keyboard and Settings > Mouse to configure supported shortcuts and gestures. Avoid assigning a shortcut that conflicts with your operating system or a web application you use frequently.

Desktop Vivaldi includes Mail, Calendar and a feed reader. Mail needs an email account and compatible provider settings; Calendar can use local or supported online calendars. These are not the same as getting a new hosted email account.

On desktop, open the Notes panel to write a note or save selected page text with its source URL. To transfer supported notes to another device, enable Notes in Sync; signing in alone is not sufficient, and attachments have Sync limits.

On desktop, use the translation control for supported languages and pages, or the selection-translation tools. Capture can save a page or selected area. Dynamic content and embedded elements may not translate or capture exactly as expected.

On desktop, add a site as a Web Panel to view it beside your main page. A task list or chat service can be convenient there. Some sites do not work well in a narrow panel, and active panels can use network and processor resources.

On desktop, look for the default-browser option in Settings > General, then confirm in your operating system. Managed devices may restrict this choice; mobile default-browser steps depend on the platform.

Check your connection and whether the site works elsewhere. Then test the site’s blocking exception and disable extensions one at a time. Clearing cookies may sign you out, so try that after less disruptive checks rather than assuming every problem is a cache issue.

Some desktop settings sections provide a reset option. Read its scope before confirming, and note any custom values you want to keep. Resetting settings, deleting a profile and removing browsing data are different actions.

Use the operating system or package manager’s uninstall method. Export important data and keep any needed profile backup first. Sync is not a backup service, and uninstalling the browser does not by itself delete a Vivaldi account or its service data.

Vivaldi Technologies develops the browser and identifies Norway and Iceland as its bases. This site summarizes the product; the developer’s identity does not establish ownership of this site. Learn about Vivaldi

Vivaldi lists search partnerships, bookmark partnerships, Direct Match agreements and donations as funding sources. These describe the browser developer’s business model, not this site’s commercial relationships.

Vivaldi includes open-source components such as Chromium, but the complete browser is not distributed under an open-source license. Access to some source code is different from permission to modify and redistribute the whole product.

Use community discussions for general questions, the developer’s bug form for reproducible defects, and feature-request categories for suggestions. Include your version and clear steps, and remove private information from screenshots. Help and contact