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!

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Crash Fixes and UI Tweaks — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4017.3

April 24, 2026

In this snapshot we’ve resolved several crash issues, alongside refinements to tab behaviour, and theming.

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Unified theming and combined site info button — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4015.3

April 22, 2026

In this snapshot we have a new option for themes (unified) and a combined security/adblock site info dialog. We also have a jump from Chromium 146 to 148.

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Sort by related Tabs — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4009.3

April 17, 2026

In this snapshot we have a range of fixes and a reminder about a little feature that many of you seem to have missed.

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Easier panel customization — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4007.3

April 15, 2026

In this snapshot we introduce a new panel editor, making it easier to setup your panels just as you want them.

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Tabs and Mail — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4001.3

April 9, 2026

In this snapshot, we have mail and tabs fixes, permissions refactoring and minor Chromium bump.

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Sticky notes and search field fixes — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 3995.3

March 30, 2026

In this snapshot, we have further AutoHide fixes and solve the problem with the sticky notes widget.

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Friday — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 3992.3

March 27, 2026

In this snapshot, we have more AutoHide, Mail and Crash fixes, along with security updates from Chromium.

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AutoHide, Mail, Tabs — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 3989.3

March 24, 2026

In this snapshot, we have AutoHide, Mail and Crash fixes, a big rewrite to how Tabs work underneath the hood and security updates from us and Chromium.

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Vivaldi 7.9 RC 2 – Vivaldi Desktop Browser snapshot 3970.37/39

March 18, 2026

Today’s snapshot is the second release candidate for 7.9 for desktop and notebooks.

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Vivaldi 7.9 RC 1 – Vivaldi Desktop Browser snapshot 3970.31/33

March 17, 2026

Today’s snapshot is the first release candidate for 7.9 for desktop and notebooks.

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AutoHide and Security updates — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 3970.28

March 13, 2026

In this snapshot, we have have more AutoHide and mail fixes, along with security updates from Chromium.

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More AutoHide and Crash fixes — Vivaldi Browser snapshot 3970.24

March 11, 2026

In this snapshot, we have have more work on the 7.9 signature feature (AutoHide), along with crash fixes and mail improvements.