Vivaldi

Name: Vivaldi
Author: Vivaldi

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What Vivaldi is

Vivaldi is a free Chromium-based browser with tab organization, privacy features, and built-in productivity tools. Users can group tabs in two-level Tab Stacks, arrange them into Workspaces, and display 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, and offers ad and tracker blocking, cookie warning hiding, and private windows. Sync works across devices; Vivaldi says it uses end-to-end encryption to protect synced browsing data from third-party access. The browser is available for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Vivaldi says each installation sends an HTTPS message to its Iceland servers every 24 hours. The message includes an installation ID, version, CPU architecture, screen resolution, and time since the previous message. The maker describes itself as an independent browser company based in Norway and Iceland, and says its revenue comes from search engine and bookmark partner deals, Direct Match partner deals, and donations.

Who it suits

Vivaldi suits people who want detailed tab organization, built-in browsing and productivity tools, and browser extensions across desktop and mobile platforms. Its privacy features include blocking options and encrypted sync.

What it does well

Free browser for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Organizes tabs with Stacks, Workspaces, and Tiling.
Includes Mail, Calendar, Notes, and a Feed Reader.
Supports Chrome extensions, including on Android.
Sync uses end-to-end encryption, according to Vivaldi.

What to know first

Each installation sends a daily message to Vivaldi’s Iceland servers.
The daily message includes installation and device details.
Vivaldi is not open source.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Vivaldi Browser	Free browser download · Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Free

As vivaldi.com lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit https://vivaldi.com/.
Choose the browser download for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or iOS.
Install or open the browser on your device.
Set up Sync or add Chrome extensions if you want those features.

Verdict

Vivaldi brings tab controls, built-in tools, extensions, and privacy options into a free browser. Readers concerned about data collection should note the daily message described in its privacy policy.

Questions

How much does Vivaldi cost?

The Vivaldi Browser plan is free.

Which platforms does Vivaldi support?

Vivaldi is available for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Does Vivaldi support extensions?

Yes. It supports Chrome extensions, including in its Android browser.

Is Vivaldi open source?

No.

What privacy features does Vivaldi include?

It includes ad and tracker blocking, cookie warning hiding, and private windows. Vivaldi says Sync uses end-to-end encryption.

What information does Vivaldi’s daily message contain?

The privacy policy describes an HTTPS message with an installation ID, version, CPU architecture, screen resolution, and time since the previous message.

Facts from Vivaldi's own pages

Browser engine: chromium · vivaldi.com, 21 Sept 2026
Built-in ad blocking: Yes · vivaldi.com, 21 Sept 2026
Built-in tools: The browser includes Mail, Calendar, a Feed Reader, Notes, Sync, and a webpage translation tool. · vivaldi.com, 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, 2 Oct 2026
Cross-device sync: Yes · vivaldi.com, 21 Sept 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, 2 Oct 2026
Extensions: Vivaldi supports Chrome extensions, and its Android browser also supports extensions. · vivaldi.com, 2 Oct 2026
Extension support: chrome_store · vivaldi.com, 21 Sept 2026
Founded: 2014 · vivaldi.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · vivaldi.com, 21 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Oslo, Norway · vivaldi.com, 28 Sept 2026
Mobile features: The Android browser page describes desktop-style tabs, Speed Dials, Notes, translation, page capture, and a Reading List. · vivaldi.com, 2 Oct 2026
Open source: No · vivaldi.com, 21 Sept 2026
Platforms: Desktop downloads are listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and the site also has Android and iOS browser pages. · vivaldi.com, 2 Oct 2026
Privacy features: Vivaldi offers built-in ad and tracker blocking, cookie warning hiding, and private windows. · vivaldi.com, 2 Oct 2026
Product: Vivaldi is a customizable web browser with built-in tools for browsing, productivity, and privacy. · vivaldi.com, 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, 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, 2 Oct 2026
Sync security: Vivaldi says Sync uses end-to-end encryption to protect synced browsing data from third-party access. · vivaldi.com, 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, 2 Oct 2026