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!

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.

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.

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.

A tiny house in a wooded area

Tiny tabs fix — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4161.3

September 15, 2026

In this snapshot we fix an issue with tiny tabs and another with certain media not playing on Linux, along with a range of other fixes.

Uniformed Norwegian soldiers stand in formation along Karl Johan as crowds gather behind barricades. Norwegian flags fly at half‑mast during the funeral procession for King Harald V, creating a solemn and respectful atmosphere beneath the tree‑lined street.

Further vertical tabs improvements — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4157.3

September 9, 2026

In this snapshot we continue with our work on vertical tabs improvements, that was put on hold for the 8.2 release.

Three tacos on a plate

Vivaldi 8.2 RC 3 – Vivaldi Desktop Browser snapshot 4133.43/45

September 2, 2026

Today’s snapshot is the third release candidate for 8.2 for desktop and notebooks.

Croissant sitting on a gray surface

Vivaldi 8.2 RC 2 – Vivaldi Desktop Browser snapshot 4133.38/40

September 1, 2026

Today’s snapshot is the second release candidate for 8.2 for desktop and notebooks.

A large crowd stands outside the Royal Palace in Oslo following the death of King Harald. The Norwegian flag flies at full mast on the roof, while the royal standard is lowered to half‑mast from the balcony.

Vivaldi 8.2 RC 1 – Vivaldi Desktop Browser snapshot 4133.31/33

August 28, 2026

Today’s snapshot is the first release candidate for 8.2 for desktop and notebooks.

Hand holding eyeglasses that bring trees into sharp focus while the background stays blurred

Minor Chromium bump and 8.2 polishing — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4133.29

August 26, 2026

In this snapshot we have a handful of fixes and a minor Chromium bump (for security) as we close on the 8.2 release.

Waffles with cream and blueberries

Calculator improvements — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4133.24

August 21, 2026

In this snapshot we have a few address field calculator improvements.

Scientific calculator resting on handwritten math notes

Address field calculator and VPN fix — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4133.3

August 14, 2026

In this snapshot we provide a calculator in the address field and fix the issue with VPN credentials.