Vivaldi Blog

Improved browser features for desktop and Vivaldi Mail 2.0 amped up with new functionalities

June 20, 2024

In the new Vivaldi 6.8 on desktop, the built-in mail client sees a big update with prefetching for optimized search and mail preview. You also get a faster way to respond to emails. This update further includes real-time updates about tab memory usage, improvements to the address field, and more.

Manifest v3 update: Vivaldi is future-proofed with its built-in functionality

June 17, 2024

Google is forcing an update from manifest v2 to v3. With the most important functionality built into Vivaldi, it will have a limited impact. Those running extensions not supporting v3 will be affected. Vivaldi’s goal to make bad ads sad continues, regardless.

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5 ways to kill distractions and stay focused

May 15, 2024

If you’re brimming with creativity but struggling with ADHD, productivity tools can help you focus. Here are some useful tools on our browser.

Multi-windows support in vivaldi browser on iOS

Vivaldi on iOS adds multiple windows support to iPad, improves Notes, Bookmarks, and Dark Mode

May 2, 2024

You can now use multiple Vivaldi windows on iPad. Set the sorting order for Notes and Bookmarks. Force Dark Theme now follows your system color scheme.

Vivaldi browser on Android

Vivaldi on Android: It’s all about details

May 2, 2024

The new Vivaldi browser makes improvements across the board. Download it now on your Android and Chromebooks.

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Vivaldi’s statement on the new EU ruling on Apple’s iPad OS

April 30, 2024

EU designates Apple’s iPad OS as DMA ‘Gatekeeper’. Here’s what the Vivaldi browser has to say about this designation.

Memory Saver in Vivaldi helps boost performance and hibernates inactive tabs automatically

Vivaldi boosts performance with Memory Saver and auto-detects feeds with its Feed Reader

April 25, 2024

Vivaldi now reduces memory usage by automatically hibernating inactive tabs, auto-detects more feeds with its Feed Reader on websites like Reddit and GitHub, allows creating Workspaces out of tab selections with a right-click, includes a window split-view for apps on Mac, and more.

Swimming with the President of Iceland: President Guðni dives into the Vivaldi office

April 15, 2024

Find out what President Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson and his wife First Lady Eliza Jean Reid have in common with our Software Engineer Geir Gunnarson and why it involves the ocean.

In your hands: From feedback to features

April 10, 2024

Your voice is the main ingredient to cooking a better browsing experience at Vivaldi. Find out why we eagerly look forward to hearing your voice loud and clear.

You’re holding it wrong!

April 3, 2024

We believe in giving you choice and customization options in our browser. Unlike a certain tech giant, there’s no finger-pointing with Vivaldi. Just our commitment to a better browsing experience.

Go on an Easter egg hunt and hop into Spring with the Vivaldi browser

March 27, 2024

Easter is a time of traditional hunts and hidden surprises. Dive in and find out how you can participate in Vivaldi’s Easter Egg Hunt!