A statue for of a man where the lower part of it appears to be melting. The sculpture is in silver and yellow.

Minor update (2) for Vivaldi Desktop Browser 7.8

February 13, 2026

This update includes fixes for crashes, along with several other issues, and a minor upgrade to Chromium 144 (Extended Stable Release) from upstream, which in turn includes security fixes from Chromium 145. This build has a fix for CVE-2026-2441 (Use after free in CSS), which has a known exploit in the wild.

Three monks in orange robes walking along a calm beach at sunrise beside a small anchored boat.

More AutoHide work — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 3950.5

February 13, 2026

In this snapshot, we have a more AutoHide work and a few key fixes you asked for.

Colorful butterfly perched on bright orange and yellow flowers.

Crash fixing Friday — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 3943.3

February 6, 2026

In this snapshot, we have a couple of crash fixes we need testing. Just using the browser helps, we’ll watch the reports coming in or lack thereof. We also have a potential little performance boost.

Ancient red‑brick temple ruins with hanging trees surrounding them, under a clear blue sky. A tall stupa is visible in the background. Picture taken in Ayuthaya, Thailand.

AutoHide, Mail, Tabs and Crashlogger — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 3942.3

February 5, 2026

In this snapshot, we have fixes for AutoHide, Mail, Tabs and our Crashlogger.

A dark snowy, city street.

Minor update for Vivaldi Desktop 7.8

February 4, 2026

This update includes a few key fixes for the feeds panel and our automated crashlogger.

Snowy trees

AutoHide re-enabled — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 3936.3

January 30, 2026

In this first post 7.8 snapshot, we switch AutoHide back on and give you a bunch of fixes. Enjoy the weekend!

A unicycle leaning on a giant Chritsmas ornament in the snow.

Vivaldi 7.8 RC 4 – Vivaldi Desktop Browser snapshot 3925.53/56

January 28, 2026

Today’s snapshot is the fourth release candidate for 7.8 for desktop and notebooks.

A unicycle leaning against a picture frame. There is snow on the ground and a view out over Oslo

Vivaldi 7.8 RC 3 – Vivaldi Desktop Browser snapshot 3925.45/48

January 27, 2026

Today’s snapshot is the third release candidate for 7.8 for desktop and notebooks.

Frozen waterfall, with trees and building around it

Vivaldi 7.8 RC 2 – Vivaldi Desktop Browser snapshot 3925.41/44

January 26, 2026

Today’s snapshot is the second release candidate for 7.8 for desktop and notebooks.

A cat sitting in front of a half finished puzzle, given the impression he has been working on it.

Putting the final pieces in place — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 3925.32

January 22, 2026

In this snapshot, we have another small fix for tiling and general cleanup.

Fancy hotel with pool at sunset

Tabs and Speed Dial — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 3925.29

January 21, 2026

In this snapshot, we have fixes for tabs and Speed Dial, plus a crash fix.

A pigeon looking around a wall

Crunch time — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 3925.3

January 20, 2026

In this snapshot, we have (temporarily) switched off auto-hide and follower tabs, to help get 7.8 out the door and ready for a stable release.