Desktop

Information about releases, updates and snapshots of the desktop Vivaldi browser

Mountains in the distance with a sky cluttered with clouds but blue overhead. In the foreground is marshland with a body of water. The grass that can be seen is brown. Taken from the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula in Iceland.

Minor update (12) for Vivaldi Desktop 8.2

October 22, 2026

This update includes a minor upgrade to Chromium 152 (Extended Stable Release), which in turn includes security fixes from upstream Chromium 156.

A large yellow mound of rock and concrete, with a yellow metal "flag" on top (Suðurnesvarða, "the cairn/beacon of Suðurnes", which historically served as a navigational waymarker). Leaning against it is a unicycle on black dirt, with grass in the foreground. The sky is gray and cloudy with small bits of light blue showing through.

Chromium 156, closing in on 8.3 — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4190.36

October 19, 2026

In this snapshot we bump Chromium further, add support for contacts import, provide an easier way to tie website appearance to our themes. We also fix a range of other issues.

Grótta Island Lighthouse, Seltjarnarnes, Iceland from a distance

Minor update (11) for Vivaldi Desktop 8.2

October 17, 2026

This update includes a minor upgrade to Chromium 152 (Extended Stable Release) from upstream, which in turn includes security fixes from Chromium 155.

Person flying a colorful kite in a wide grassy field under a clear evening sky.

Minor update (10) for Vivaldi Desktop 8.2

October 14, 2026

This update includes a minor upgrade to Chromium 152 (Extended Stable Release) from upstream, which in turn includes security fixes from Chromium 155.

Crushed crisps in a panini, on a bed of petals

Adblocker, Tab Group API — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4185.3

October 8, 2026

In this snapshot we continue the work on updating our Ad blocker but also bump Chromium, improve Reader view, add support for the extensions Tab group API, plus we have a healthy selection of other fixes.

Wotsits bagel sitting on a bed of crushed crisps

Minor update (9) for Vivaldi Desktop 8.2

October 7, 2026

This update includes a minor upgrade to Chromium 152 (Extended Stable Release) from upstream, which in turn includes security fixes from Chromium 155.

Small houses beside a fjord beneath misty mountains and dark cliffs.

Minor update (8) for Vivaldi Desktop 8.2

October 4, 2026

This update includes a minor upgrade to Chromium 152 (Extended Stable Release) from upstream, which in turn includes security fixes from Chromium 154.

People seated at outdoor café tables beneath large umbrellas along a cobblestone street, with historic buildings, trees, and storefronts illuminated by warm sunlight.

Minor update (7) for Vivaldi Desktop 8.2

September 30, 2026

This update includes a minor upgrade to Chromium 152 (Extended Stable Release) from upstream, which in turn includes security fixes from Chromium 154.

Colourful autumn trees reflected in a calm river beneath a small bridge.

Adblocker further work — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4175.3

September 29, 2026

In this snapshot we continue the work on updating our Ad blocker.

A black and white image of surveillance cameras mounted on a wall.

Updated Adblocker — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4171.3

September 25, 2026

In this snapshot we have a big update to our Ad blocker.

Scrabble tiles spelling update on a wooden surface surrounded by scattered letter tiles.

Minor update (6) for Vivaldi Desktop 8.2

September 24, 2026

This update includes a minor upgrade to Chromium 152 (Extended Stable Release) from upstream, which in turn includes security fixes from Chromium 154.

Rugged granite peaks rise through swirling fog and low clouds after rain, revealing a dramatic mountain landscape in South Korea that appears suspended above the cloud layer.

Minor update (5) for Vivaldi Desktop 8.2

September 18, 2026

This update includes a minor upgrade to Chromium 152 (Extended Stable Release) from upstream, which in turn includes security fixes from Chromium 153.