Desktop Snapshots
Desktop Snapshots are work-in-progress builds that are available for anyone to download and test. Try new desktop browser features and fixes before anyone else!
Snapshot 1.0.270.16 – settings in a tab and improved progress indicator
September 10, 2015
Today’s snapshot includes the ability to view settings (preferences) in a tab and features a redesigned progress indicator—works better in the dark theme. We have also made yet another improvement in tab switching speed.
Snapshot 1.0.264.3 – Private browsing mode and improved web panels
September 3, 2015
Today we add in a long requested feature, private browsing. We have also done further work on web panels.
Snapshot 1.0.258.3 – A quick fix for languages and improved tab selection for easier tiling
August 28, 2015
Correcting the issue with native languages and further work on Vivaldi’s cookie manager, as well as a fix for an issue with excessive GPU memory usage. This and more in our latest Snapshot.
Snapshot 1.0.257.3 – Visual tab cycler and better cookie management
August 27, 2015
Today’s snapshot includes our initial version of a visual tab cycler and better cookie management.
Snapshot 1.0.252.3 – Typed history dropdown, more polish on Web-panels and Extensions… and smooth scrolling
August 21, 2015
Since we made you wait a little for the last snapshot, we decided to throw out a update a bit quicker this time. Fixes to extensions, vertical tabs and Quick Commands, web panel improvements, a prettier preferences page and typed history.
Snapshot 1.0.249.12 – Web Panels, Extension buttons UI, Progress bar info and tab performance improvements
August 18, 2015
Today’s Snapshot includes an initial web panel implementation, added support for more extensions, and and overhaul to our progress animation.
Snapshot 1.0.233.3 – Reload bypassing cache shortcuts and a visual clue for Rewind
July 28, 2015
A new week and a new snapshot. We are still a little light on staffing during the holiday period, but we have a few more updates for you nonetheless. Highlights today include shortcuts for reloading the page bypassing cache, better visualization of what “rewind” does and fixes to the URL field selection, Quick Commands and tabs.
Snapshot 1.0.231.3 – Draggable tab bar, favicons in the address bar and spatial navigation improvements
July 22, 2015
Today’s build includes two nice changes to the tab bar, favicon support in the address bar dropdown, spatial navigation improvements and Windows installer fixes.
Snapshot 1.0.228.3 – With Chromeless UI
July 17, 2015
Following the release of TP4 we are back to adding new features. Today we have a particularly interesting one for those that want to make better use of your screen real estate. We have a new mode with no user interface at all! Use Ctrl+F11 or ⌘F11 (on a Mac) to try it out. We also have a bunch more bug fixes!
Vivaldi browser Technical Preview 4 is here!
July 16, 2015
After 7 weekly snapshots, lots of bug fixing and 4 weeks of the entire team working together in Magnolia, today we are releasing Technical Preview 4!
Snapshot 1.0.219.51 – Crash fix before TP4
July 15, 2015
We are really close to TP status now. Before that happens we updated the translations some more and fixed an issue with Disqus.
Snapshot 1.0.219.43 – Translation updates before TP4
July 14, 2015
We are even closer to TP4 now. This build includes a few more translation updates and some small tweaks for a better experience.