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Vivaldi
Vivaldi · Oslo, Norway · founded 2014
What it is
Vivaldi is a free Chromium-based web browser available for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. It offers several ways to organize and view tabs: users can group them in two-level Tab Stacks, arrange them in Workspaces, or show pages side by side with Tab Tiling. Built-in tools include Mail, Calendar, a Feed Reader, Notes, Sync, and webpage translation. Vivaldi supports Chrome extensions, including in its Android browser. Privacy features include ad and tracker blocking, cookie-warning hiding, and private windows. The company says Sync uses end-to-end encryption to protect synced browsing data. Its privacy policy also says each installation sends a daily HTTPS message to Vivaldi’s Iceland servers. That message contains an installation ID, version, CPU architecture, screen resolution, and time since the previous message. Vivaldi says its Security Group reviews code and new technologies, handles vulnerability reports, and prepares fixes. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
For and against
For
- Available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Organizes tabs with Stacks, Workspaces, and Tiling
- Includes Mail, Calendar, Notes, and translation
- Supports Chrome extensions on Android
- Sync uses end-to-end encryption, according to Vivaldi
Against
- Each installation sends a daily message to Vivaldi servers
- The daily message includes device and installation details
The verdict
Vivaldi combines extensive tab controls and built-in tools with support for Chrome extensions across desktop and Android. Readers weighing its privacy features should also note the daily installation message described in the privacy policy.
Who it suits
Vivaldi suits people looking for a free browser with tab organization, built-in productivity tools, and privacy controls. It may also appeal to Android users who want browser extensions on mobile.
Plans and prices
Vivaldi Browser
Free browser download · Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Read 2 Oct 2026 · vivaldi.com
On the record
- Browser engine
- chromiumvivaldi.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yesvivaldi.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Built-in tools
- The browser includes Mail, Calendar, a Feed Reader, Notes, Sync, and a webpage translation tool.vivaldi.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Company
- Vivaldi describes itself as an independent browser company based in Norway and Iceland, with 25 nationalities working across seven countries.vivaldi.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yesvivaldi.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Data collection
- The browser privacy policy says each installation sends an HTTPS message to Vivaldi’s Iceland servers every 24 hours with an installation ID, version, CPU architecture, screen resolution, and time since the previous message.vivaldi.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- Vivaldi supports Chrome extensions, and its Android browser also supports extensions.vivaldi.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Extension support
- chrome_storevivaldi.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Mobile features
- The Android browser page describes desktop-style tabs, Speed Dials, Notes, translation, page capture, and a Reading List.vivaldi.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Novivaldi.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Privacy features
- Vivaldi offers built-in ad and tracker blocking, cookie warning hiding, and private windows.vivaldi.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- Vivaldi is a customizable web browser with built-in tools for browsing, productivity, and privacy.vivaldi.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Revenue model
- Vivaldi says its revenue comes from search engine and bookmark partner deals, Direct Match partner deals, and donations.vivaldi.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Security process
- Vivaldi says its Security Group reviews code and new technologies, handles vulnerability reports, and prepares fixes for discovered issues.vivaldi.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Sync security
- Vivaldi says Sync uses end-to-end encryption to protect synced browsing data from third-party access.vivaldi.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Tab management
- Users can group tabs in two-level Tab Stacks, arrange them into Workspaces, and view pages side by side with Tab Tiling.vivaldi.com · read 2 Oct 2026
