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ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the third 7.4 stable, minor update:

Tab switcher search doesn’t show results for open tabs(VAB-11216)
Upgraded to 136.0.7103.179

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Changelog* [New][Settings] Implement DNS over HTTPS preference setting (VB-117453) * [Address bar] Search suggestions using GET fail if search engine uses POST (VB-117640) * [Address bar] Some characters are removed when typing fast after opening a tab (VB-117239) * [Address bar] URL drop down appears behind workspace button when tabs on left (VB-117816) * [Address bar] URL is searched instead of opening (VB-117198) * [Address bar][Search Field] Focus isn’t retained when switching tab (VB-117245) * [Chromium] Update to 138.0.7204.32 * [Crash] While reopening a new profile (VB-117683) * [Dialogs] Certain dialogs are shown when they should not be (VB-114977) * [Dialogs] Certain dialogs can be hard to close with high UI Zoom and/or small monitors (VB-117950) * [Download][Settings] Multiple files at once fails: Aligning multiple downloads permission name (VB-46079) * [Find in page] Find fails when opening new link (or view source) (VB-117787) * [Linux] Pulse Audio still shows the Chromium icon (VB-46430) * [Menus] Settings does not initialize with proper menu (VB-117750) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Add “Remove from Tab Stack” (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Add PWA and cast entries (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Add experimental tile (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Allow copying multiple selected links (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Combine rename and edit into one command (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Fixes in Move menu (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Let background tabs use the correct close commands (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Let untile work after removing stack (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Modifications to the stack entries (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: More copy link fixes (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Move Hibernate into a separate sub menu (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Remove (test) from text for Pin and Tile (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Remove CONTEXT_TABSTACK_COLOR (support for setting up colored stacks) from the window list menu (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Session and Pin fixes (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Use a “Bookmark and Save” sub menu (VB-117680) * [Menus][Tabs] New default layout: Use the same tile code for all modes (VB-117680) * [Onboarding] ‘Continue’ button keeps jumping endlessly (VB-117583) * [Panels] The window panel automatically collapses recently closed tabs (VB-117760) * [Panels] Unread tabs section does not appear in window panel (VB-117767) * [Permission][Website Compatibility] Sites lose already granted permissions (VB-100830) * [Quick Commands] Named tab cannot be found with its custom name (VB-107710) * [Reader Mode] Upgrade Readability to 0.6.0 (VB-117957) * [Reading List] Keyboard does not work (VB-117484) * [Settings] Move profile management setting to General (VB-117196) * [Settings] Some chrome://settings Pages cannot be accessed (VB-117777) * [Settings][Workspaces] Add Workspace Rule button hidden by 4th rule (VB-117181) * [Speed Dial] “Paste” in Speed Dials is redundant (VB-50645) * [Speed Dial] Add hover state to top navigation bar (VB-101587) * [Speed Dial] Allow navigation via context menu when top navigation is hidden (VB-117919) * [Tabs] Tab in second line stack gets smaller (VB-117940) * [Toolbar] Workspace popup covers its button in vertical tabs (VB-117949) * [Toolbars] Download icon doesn’t display progress (VB-117943) * [Windows][Auto Update] Prepare to upgrade WOW64 installs to x64 and Intel to arm64 where appropriate (VB-117580) * [Workspaces] Editing workspace name from long to short partially hides UI out of bounds (VB-117778) * [Workspaces] Selected rules changes selected target workspace when creating a new workspace using the Workspaces button (VB-117664)

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The following improvements were made since the fourth 7.4 minor update:

[Dialogs] Certain dialogs can be hard to close with high UI Zoom and/or small monitors (VB-117950)
[Dialogs] Certain dialogs are shown when they should not be (VB-114977)

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Changelog* [Settings] Display nicknames below search engine names in settings (VAB-10907) * [Settings] Inactive tabs setting accessed via notification fix (VAB-11347) * [Sync] Can’t log in to a new account created in the browser’s Sync settings (VAB-11301) * [Sync] Update Sync signup page to match vivaldi.net (VAB-11331) * [Tab switcher] Removed bottom padding for tab switcher when list view disabled (VAB-11378) * [UI] Reload icon misaligned when tapping (VAB-11193) * [Widget] Tab Bar placeholder shown when starting a search from the home screen widget (VAB-11189) * [Regression] Bring back “Show only Groups” in Bookmarks’ location menu. (VAB-11394) * [Regression] Adding to reader list does not make page available offline (VAB-11389) * Updated Chromium to 138.0.7204.32.

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Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.

Alternative Downloads (3729.4)* armeabi-v7a * arm64-v8a * x86-64

Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.

Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.

When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (above). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.

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The following improvements were made since the third 7.4 minor update:

[Address bar] URL is searched instead of opening (VB-117198)
[Chromium] Update to 136.0.7103.179
[Settings][Workspaces] Add Workspace Rule button hidden by 4th rule (VB-117181)

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In this podcast series, Bruce interviews people from across different communities and industries who, in their own way, are fighting for a better web.

Bruce chats with Andy Yen, founder & CEO of Proton, about what it’s like for a European company to take on Big Tech. Andy tells his story from leaving CERN as a xparticle physicist, to building one of the world’s most trusted privacy companies in the world.

The former physicist breaks down the VPN industry lies, why most companies can’t be trusted, and how Apple and Google’s 30% tax inflates your bills. He also explains Europe’s trillion-dollar tech mistake.

From VPN marketing lies to Swiss privacy laws, European tech independence, antitrust politics, trillion-dollar tech mistakes, and Proton’s plan to tackle tariffs and big tech “taxes”. This episode is an umbrella-drink filled to the brim with hot topics, you want to sip all summer long.”

Transcript[Bruce:] Hello, everybody, and welcome to another episode of the For a Better Web podcast, in which I, Bruce Lawson, Technical Communications Officer at the Vivaldi Browser, talk to somebody who, in their own way, in their own industry, is working to make the web a better place. And this time, it’s my great pleasure to be talking to Andy Yen, the CEO of Proton. Hello, Andy.

[Andy:] Hi, Bruce. Thanks for having me. It’s good to be on the show.

[Bruce:] It’s great for you to be here, too. I should say to our listeners, full disclosure, Proton and Vivaldi have a relationship because if you’re a Vivaldi user, you’ll know that we recently integrated Proton’s free VPN into Vivaldi desktop. But I’ve wanted to speak to Andy for a long time. I’ve been a Proton user for quite a long time now on the recommendation of my cousin, who’s a VPN researcher. So just putting that out there so you know the relationship between us folks.

So, Andy, you are a physicist, I believe. You were working at CERN. So how are you running a VPN?

[Andy:] Well, I think Proton is much more than a VPN. It didn’t start with a VPN actually. I think the connection between CERN and the web actually goes quite far back. If you back in 1991, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, when he invented the web, was actually working at CERN. So there’s always been an intercession between science and technology, and CERN in particular, because of the massive amounts of data that we deal with, and the infrastructure that is built to support that, actually has a very good connection.

So I would say that working in science, the topics around privacy, security, these are things that come about because as a scientist, well, you don’t go into science to make money, right? I can tell you there’s not a lot of money in science.

You do it because you wanna work on some of the world’s most interesting problems or the world’s most difficult problems that you think actually benefit society. And if I look at society today, especially back in 2014, when we started the company, One of the big things was, well, you know, the web as we know it is sort of going in the wrong direction. It’s something that is increasingly monopolized by a few big tech companies that really don’t have the best interest of society and users at heart.

So our challenge, our motivation was to figure out how can we build a different model of operating online, which goes against that and actually brings privacy, freedom and choice back to Internet users.

[Bruce:] That’s cool. Were you a physicist at CERN? Were you working on small particles?

[Andy:] Yeah, actually, I was a particle physicist, and I was working on a part of particle physics called supersymmetry. And so actually, my PhD is in physics, indeed. And I guess I’m one of the many physicists that ended up in tech. It’s quite interesting because had we found supersymmetry and had we found new physics of the Large-Hersion Collider at CERN back in those days, probably Proton wouldn’t exist. Probably we would all be professors somewhere doing research into new physics.

But it turns out that the nature of the universe was that the LHC, the machine we’re working on, was not big enough to discover new physics. So in some ways, the nature of the universe caused Proton, the company, to be created because all these great scientists suddenly had a lot of free time. The field was less exciting after we did make the discoveries that we were hoping to make.

[Bruce:] Gotcha. And is that why Proton is called “Proton”, as a nod to the Large Hadron Collider?

[Andy:] Yeah, it’s correct because it’s the LHC, the Large Hadron Collider, it’s actually a proton-proton collider. So we were smashing protons and we thought, OK, well, that’s a good name. Let’s use that.

[Bruce:] Great. Thank you. I love theoretical physics, even though my degree is drama and English literature. So I have no mathematic ability, but I’m fascinated by it. In fact, D.H. Lawrence wrote a poem about relativity in the late 20s, interestingly. Anyway, I know nothing at all about the tech behind VPNs. And I know Proton isn’t only a VPN, it’s how I first encountered you.

So I asked an expert, my cousin, Simon Migliano, from Top 10 VPN, for a tech question. And he said, Ask Andy this. The VPN space is full of marketing claims that don’t hold up under scrutiny. What should users demand as proof of trustworthiness in a VPN? And how does ProtonVPN meet that bar?

[Andy:] Yeah, I think that’s a very interesting question. It’s fascinating because if you look at the VPN industry today, I would say most of those businesses are not tech businesses, right? They’re probably marketing businesses and in many cases, exceptionally good ones at that. And I think in some ways that’s always been what has made Proton different.

[Andy:] Fundamentally, when it comes to a VPN, what you’re doing is you’re saying, I don’t trust my internet service provider. And I’m going to trust some other guys. And the other guys is the VPN company. And it’s interesting because a lot of these VPN companies out there, you don’t even really know who runs it. And then when you do discover who runs it, you probably think to yourself, well, these guys probably shouldn’t be running a VPN because I can’t trust them at all.

And it’s interesting, if you dig in a lot of VPN companies, there’s a lot of stories of, you know, well, people that were from the ad tech or malware space that decided to go into VPNs, right? Which, you know, doesn’t make any sense.

So, you know, software at the end of the day, we think about it as code, but actually you’re trusting, you know, who writes the software. So I think one of the key things that’s very important is you need to look at who is building the software that you’re running, what is your motivation, what is your credentials, and why they’re actually credible in doing what they’re doing. So I would say in the VPN space, look at who’s behind a VPN company. This is the key thing, right? In a lot of cases, you can’t even find it, which is the first problem.

But beyond that, I think it’s also important to use VPNs that are open source. So you can actually validate that it’s actually working as advertised and that, you know, and there’s a level of transparency that comes from having clear ownership, clear disclosure of who’s behind it, and clear ability to inspect the code that I think are very, that is very essential. Because VPN at the end of the day, it’s a trust business. And, you know, trust comes from transparency.

[Bruce:] Yeah, yeah. And same with browsers, same with almost anything that sits between you and the wider web out there. So if it’s to do with researching credentials, you’ve got to be pretty savvy to know how to do that. And VPNs are becoming more and more mainstream. It used to be computer geeks only, but now more and more people, normal users, regular users using VPNs. Is there any sort of magic thing they can do to find out the credentials, or is it just Googling, Binging, Yahooing?

[Andy:] Yeah, it’s actually a very interesting space as well in this regard because a lot of the – well, it’s just publicly out there now, right? You know, a lot of the, let’s say, most well-known sites that review VPNs are actually themselves owned by the VPN companies, right? And there’s a few prominent examples of this out there in the industry. Then you might say, oh, maybe I’ll go to, you know, my YouTube influencers. But, you know, half of them are paid off by VPN companies as well, right? You’ve been on YouTube, you’ve seen all the ads.

So I do think there’s a big credibility gap, right, about who you can believe. Because in fact, advertising is so subtle these days that you’re not sure if they’re saying it because it’s true or they’re saying it because they’ve been paid to say it. And yeah, so this is why I think it’s important for users to be savvy, right? You’ve got to do a bit of digging, try to understand a bit of the space. And I think also do your best to research who’s behind these companies, right? And don’t just click on the first thing that you find online because odds are that it’s not an impartial review, right?

And yeah, so I think it’s a bit too bad that this is the nature of internet today. It’s not just VPNs, actually, but, you know, whether antivirus or any other business out there, it’s kind of the same, right? You know, we’ve sort of lost the really, truly impartial reviews. And so I think it’s, this is why, you know, word of mouth, talking to experts that knew, you know, I think everybody always has that one friend they know who is, you know, the person that knows all the tech things, right? You know, ask that person, right? Because he probably has done more research.

But yeah, I do think consumers say you have to be careful about who they pick, whether it’s your browser, whether it’s your VPN, whether it’s email service. There’s usually more than meets the eye.

[Bruce:] And in answer, I guess the second part of that question, how does Proton meet the bar? I suppose you kind of answered it in the sense that you’ve said the source code is open source.And whereas not everybody is adept at reading C++ or something. The fact that you put the source code out there indicates, you know, that a wish for transparency. And also you are a not-for-profit, I believe. Is that correct?

[Andy:] Yes, that’s correct. And actually open source, the benefit of open source is not that you personally can go and inspect the code and understand it because odds are that, you know, you can’t, right? The benefit of open source is that anybody that wants to can go and inspect the code and look at it themselves.

[Andy:] And even if you yourself cannot read the code, it’s very likely that among the 8 billion inhabitants of Earth, there is someone out there who can read it and has done it. And if you’re a big enough VPN player and there’s something hiding your code that is, let’s say, not kosher, it’s going to get found if it’s open source code. So I think, you know, open source, even if you personally cannot read the code, is still actually valuable, you know, for that reason.

[Andy:] And I think also, you know, Proton’s structure is also something that’s quite unique in this space. Today, the main shareholder of Proton, actually the controlling shareholder, is the Proton Foundation. That’s a nonprofit that’s based here in Geneva, Switzerland, whose mission is actually to further online freedom, privacy, and democracy.

[Andy:] And this, I think, is something quite important because today your data online, actually, it’s being sold to the highest bidder. Even a company that is a privacy company could get sold to a bigger company that doesn’t care about your privacy anymore. And I think an example of this is recently 23andMe went bankrupt in the US. That’s a DNA testing company. Well, guess what? In a bankruptcy, the highest bidder bought your DNA data.

So I think the fact that we’re a foundation means that it has a long-term guarantee that actually Proton cannot be sold because the foundation’s mission does not allow it to sell it to the highest bidder. And this is sort of the strongest reassurance that you can possibly have, right? Anybody else out there that’s in the VPN space or in the privacy space, actually, they’re going to be for sale eventually.

And I think we did that structure because it’s the only way to ensure in the long run, doesn’t matter what happens to me or the other people in the company, the foundation will always be here, always ready to defend the mission and defend user data in the long run.

[Bruce:] You sound very passionate about this, Andy. What drives your passion for transparency? And you mentioned democracy two or three times. What is it that drives you personally?

[Andy:] Yeah, well, I think, first of all, I’m a scientist originally. And I think no matter what you do in life, you always stay kind of a scientist. And if you know about science, the core essence of science is peer review, right? It is coming up with an idea, but then having other people validate it by publishing your work openly, so that the rest of the world can challenge, discuss, and validate the research that you have done.

And today, if you look at Proton’s office here in Geneva, for example, probably a third of the engineers here came from CERN. They’re scientists as well. So I think that scientific ethos is very strongly in our culture. And this is why we’re transparent. This is why we’re open. This is why we publish what we have done. This is why we publish our code. Because that is simply the way that we’ve always lived our lives.

[Andy:] If I zoom out a little bit more, I think there’s maybe two other things that motivate me. One, I’m originally from Taiwan. And that is quite close to a neighboring country called China.

[Bruce:] I’ve heard of it. I’ve heard of it.

[Andy:] Yeah. And if you’re neighbors to China, and technically still at war, in fact, right, because the war was never settled, you understand very quickly how freedom can disappear if there’s no privacy, and how democracy is not something that you take for granted. So I think that background also makes me maybe a bit more sensitive to these issues. And this is why I believe strongly in privacy, freedom, and democracy, because I think actually the three things are entirely linked. So I think that’s definitely one factor.

The other factor that really motivates me is if I were to go out today and talk to the average online internet user, which is basically everybody today, right? and I were to give them Google’s vision of the web and also share with them Proton’s vision of the web, I would wager that probably 9 out of 10, or maybe even 99 out of 100, would say that they’re more strongly aligned with Proton’s vision of what the web and what the internet can and should be.

And that is, for me, extremely motivating because from that alone, I think in the long run, we’re going to win. And, you know, it’s a lot more, let’s say, easy to get motivated for a fight if you believe that you can win it. And I do think that we can win it in the long run because the vision that we have of how the web should be, this is what consumers actually want. And so, you know, now we have to work hard to make it possible, right?

[Bruce:] Music to my ears. So one of the reasons that you’re so strongly into transparency and openness is because of the scientific method, because it depends upon attempts to falsify hypotheses. And if you can’t access the methods and the results and the experimentation documentation, you can’t do science, I guess.

[Andy:] Yes.

[Bruce:] Is that why Proton is headquartered in Switzerland now? Because that’s where CERN is and it was easy to get people. Or is there something specific about Swiss historic neutrality, Swiss civic society that made you want to be there?

[Andy:] Yeah. Well, it was almost kind of a historical accident in a sense because Proton was, in fact, built… the first version of ProtonMail was coded up in the CERN cafeteria, right? So we were already here and when we needed to decide where should we place the company in order to give the best protection for users. And you look at all the legislation that exists in the world, actually Switzerland was one of the best locations.

Now you can probably find one or two, you know, random countries somewhere where there’s a total lack of regulation where anything goes that, you know, maybe even more private on paper, but they’re not places that you can incredibly run a business. And of course, there’s also some folks that say, oh, maybe you should put your business offshore somewhere on a Caribbean island or 15 miles from the nearest landmass. But that’s not practical either.

So in terms of, let’s say, well-developed countries that have the scale, but also the legislative framework that allows privacy services like Proton, which are based on trust, to really, let’s say, service users globally in a very good way. Switzerland is one of maybe a handful of countries that I think meets the criteria. So that was why at that point we decided it makes sense to be here.

But what I want to stress is I don’t think you can build your company fundamentally around the laws. Because laws can change and governments can change. It takes just an election, as we’ve discovered in many countries around the world. Right. So I would say that, you know, the protection that you get from Proton is less about the laws of Switzerland and more about the laws of mathematics, the laws of encryption, because I don’t care who wins the election. The laws of math are not going to change. And that’s a guarantee that we want to give to our users.

[Bruce:] So protected by the laws of maths. Although talking of legislation or at least ordinances and application of rules, I read recently that Switzerland looks like it’s on the cusp of potentially a change in the regime of privacy and transparency. What can you tell us about that? Is it going to happen? Are you involved with that?

[Andy:] Yeah, it’s an issue that we’re watching very closely. What is going on is there is a proposal to revise the ordinance around surveillance. And what this revision would do is it would give the government’s, of course, ability to request more data from companies like Proton. But it would also require us to retain metadata. So it would bring mandatory metadata retention into Switzerland. And for me, this is very troubling because actually today, mandatory mandatory retention, this has been ruled illegal in Europe. It’s not even done in the US, right?

So Switzerland will be introducing something that on this continent, the only country that does it actually is Russia. And I think it’s the wrong direction for the country, right? So obviously, you know, at Proton, together with allies, we are fighting this. And we’re fighting it now through the, let’s say, through the public consultation that is being done, and we’ll also find it in the courts as well, right?

Do I think this thing will, you know, make it all the way through, you know, passing the consultation and also passing the court challenge that we would mount? I would probably say if I had a bet, no, right? But you’re never sure. So you have to fight it anyways.

And I do think it’s important to fight measures like this because you see more and more in different countries around the world, you know, attempts to weaken encryption, attempts to put more surveillance. And this is the slippery slope. This is quite dangerous, and it simply doesn’t end well.

And the way to look at this is, let’s say even if today you happen to trust your government, well, a couple of years from now, or a decade from now, maybe an election happens, and there’s a government that you don’t trust. Well, at that point, what are you going to do? Are you going to say, oh, I don’t trust you anymore. I’d like to take back this power that I gave you 10 years ago.

That’s never going to happen, right? So the only guarantee that us as citizens have that our data will stay safe is if we have a legal framework that protects us irrespective of who is in power. And this is why I think legislation, our changes in legislation and ordinances, which weaken encryption, it’s something that it doesn’t matter which political side you’re on. It doesn’t matter if your guy is in power today or not. We should all be incentivized to fight that.

[Bruce:] Maybe this is asking you to speculate, but i imagine that the the government has explained why it wants to change these ordinances what is the impetus for this potential change?

[Andy:] well actually, the way Switzerland works is these ordinances can come from an administrative unit and someone simply makes a proposal to change it and then it can kind of go under the radar and actually slip through all the way. So this is maybe, in my opinion, a failure of the Swiss way of doing ordinances because you could really have just one insane person sitting in Bern come up with an extreme proposal and that proposal could, if no one pays attention, go through and become adopted.

And I think the way that I would look at this is if you were to ask the policeman to write the rules, it shouldn’t surprise you that you end up living in a police state. Right. So what I think happened here was people, in fact, I know exactly who, was asked to update the rules. And this is someone with a very extreme view of surveillance. This is someone that would probably be a natural to work in Russia, for example. And he simply imprinted his extreme view onto the ordinance without any consideration at all to the economic, social, and political effects. And luckily, we were able to catch this, raise the alarm, make a lot of noise. And what is amazing is almost all the major political parties in Switzerland have now come out against this revision. And so hopefully we stop this thing.

But I think this is why, you know, in this space, in as citizens, we need to be constantly vigilant, right? Because instantly we look away, something like this can slip through. And we got to pay attention. But yeah, if you let a policeman write the rules, don’t be surprised to wake up in a police state. This is, I think, the simplest explanation of it.

[Bruce:] Yeah, I hear you, and good luck with the fight. Here in the UK, our government is attempting to weaken encryption because, you know, child abusers sometimes send images through WhatsApp. Therefore, the government should be able to snoop on everybody’s private messages. And, you know, if you’ve got nothing to hide, you’ve got nothing to fear.

[Andy:] Yeah, and look, at Proton, actually, we take a very strict rule on this, right? Like, you know, let’s say we’re not successful in fighting this and this goes through. I’ve already stated publicly and I’m happy to say it again. You know, we will leave Switzerland if this passes. Right. And I think actually it was important to say that because that was what made what was, you know, could have been a technical issue that was ignored into a political issue. And, you know, I’ve been very, let’s say, positively encouraged in the last few weeks and months to see sort of all the political and economic actors in Switzerland aligning around our positioning and fighting this.

[Andy:] So, you know, I think we’ll see in the next 6, 12 months what happens. But if I had to bet, I would say that probably we’ll succeed in blocking this.

[Bruce:] It’s nice to see that Proton is fighting for what it believes, because a lot of tech companies fight for what they believe, but what they believe is basically the right to profit off other people’s data. Vivaldi doesn’t and Proton doesn’t. It would be wrong to characterize you personally as anti-regulation, though, wouldn’t it? I believe you quite vehemently support regulation of tech.

In fact, some people were surprised recently that you supported somebody called Gail Slater, who was a Republican nominee to lead antitrust in the US. Antitrust, of course, is a political hot topic globally. How does Proton and how do you, Andy, navigate your way through the political turmoil that’s going on at the moment? And what’s your position on regulation and Ms. Slater?

[Andy:] Yeah, I think it’s very tempting to say, oh, you know, politics is a mess. Let’s stay away and don’t get involved at all. But I do think companies like Proton have to stay engaged. And we cannot just bear our heads on the ground and say it doesn’t matter. If we don’t care, it’s whatever. So I would say it’s absolutely essential that we politically engage because that is the way in which policies are changed.

Now, U.S. politics is kind of interesting because it keeps flipping back and forth. Democrats, Republicans, right? And yeah, some people were surprised that I was supportive of a Republican nominee. But actually, in fairness, four years ago, I also supported the Democrat nominee, right? So had I not supported Gail Slater as nominee, maybe I would have been biased. But you know, I didn’t support her, actually, because I wanted to be neutral, right? And to also back both sides. Now, I supported her because I actually think she’s a good nominee. And if you look at the confirmation votes, she had, I think, 78 votes in the US Senate, which is ridiculous because nobody gets 78 votes in the US Senate. It’s completely divided. And what we saw was actually a lot of the Democrats who are most strongly in support of regulating big tech companies antitrust, like Elizabeth Warren, the senator she also voted to support Gail Slater. So it’s not just my opinion, actually, it’s opinion of quite a few Democrats and Republicans that she’s a good nominee.

What I find interesting is that we used to think anti-trust was a partisan issue. But actually, I think antitrust is a bit like privacy now. It’s really something that people on both sides of the political spectrum should be able to support, because big tech companies being too big and dominating society and politics, this is not good for the world. I don’t think it matters whether you’re a Republican or Democrat, you should be willing to stand against that. And so, you know, from that perspective, I think when you have people in government, irrespective of their, party affiliation, that seem to be committed to doing the right thing and want to push through changes.

And if you look at what’s going on in the US today, they are still litigating and taking, you know, legal action against big tech companies, right? Sure, now it’s under the Trump administration that’s doing that. But I think we should support that effort, because that effort is extremely important in creating, let’s say, a better internet economy for everybody. And, you know, I think there’s some subject to developments at a US recently. And I think the US, we have to pay attention to, we cannot ignore and disengage, because at the end of the day, these are American companies.

And I’ll give you kind of an example, right? Apple and Google do this crazy thing where they’re trying to take 30% fees of revenue from every payment that you collect on mobile, right? And, of course, can you imagine an industry where you’re trying to compete and you have to pay your base on 30% of your revenue? It’s impossible, right? And the European Union has been fighting this for probably five or six years now.

They even passed a new legislation just to enforce this, right, called the Digital Markets Act. And even with the new legislation and all the things they’re doing here on this side, they still have not succeeded. What actually changed for the first time, you know, was a court order in the U.S. against Apple. And that caused Apple to roll back its policies around 30% fees in the US, right? So I think this is evidence that actually a lot of these things, because these American companies, have to start from the US. So if you believe in making a change here, it’s not possible to disengage from the US. You’ve got to fight the fight there, because that is where you will, realistically speaking, have the biggest impact.

[Bruce:] Personally, I completely agree. I’ve been fighting Apple and Microsoft now for four years. I engaged in a short-lived, interesting lockdown project to engage with the regulators. And that’s been four years. But it seems ironic to me personally that we regard Europe as sort of the place where things are regulated to death. and we regard The States and particularly, you know, Mr. Trump and the Republicans, the place where it’s they hate regulation and everything’s going to be a free for all. But the most important acts have come from that Republican, or at least, under the Trump administration. He started the DOJ versus Google case in Trump 1. I wish we were seeing similar stuff in the EU personally.

[Andy:] Yeah, well, I think the EU is trying its best, but they don’t quite have the tools to do it. And, you know, these companies are American companies, right? So they can very easily or more easily, let’s say, give the finger to EU regulators. But they cannot defy American court orders that easily. And this is what we saw in the Apple case.

[Andy:] I think it’s an interesting point you bring up because indeed, you know, the antitrust cases that you mentioned were started by the first Trump administration, but they were also continued by the Biden administration. And now the second Trump administration is still pursuing them. And this is why I think, you know, we need to not make antitrust a political issue. It’s like privacy. There should be a bipartisan consensus, regardless of your political leanings, that says this is something that we should pursue because it’s good for society. And, you know, it’s very hard in today’s polarized world to find common ground. But I think that is one issue where it is possible to find common ground.

[Bruce:] I agree. Personally, I think, and again, you know, I’m speaking as Bruce rather than Vivaldi here. Personally, I think if you cannot support somebody because of the color of their political rosette, even if they’re doing something good, that isn’t neutrality. That’s utter partisanship in and of itself. I’ll support somebody who wants to do the right thing regardless of what their political affiliation is personally but yeah

[Andy:] Yeah and i think that’s the objective way to you know look at it. But of course, the politics can also be very emotional and it’s hard to see reason sometimes right but but but indeed i think you know as players who are in it for the long ru,n we have to stay very rational and we have to figure wins when we can get them right it doesn’t matter, you know, kind of which party they’re with. And I would say if you look at just going back to kind of Gail Slater, right, that was probably one of the best possible picks that we could have gotten out of the possible roster of Republican antitrust candidates, right? So I think, you know, I’ll take the wins when I get them, because there aren’t that many wins, to be honest.

[Bruce:] There are not that many wins, but hopefully there’ll be more. Apple likes to say with the 30% app store tax, Apple likes to say, well, it doesn’t hurt consumers because developers pay. Now, you’re a developer. What’s Proton going to do now that you don’t have to pay 30% tax to Apple?

[Andy:] Well, you know, that’s a bit like Trump saying tariffs don’t hurt consumers because it’s the companies that pay, right? There’s no difference between Apple’s 30% tax and a tariff. If you’re charging companies 30% more to sell stuff, there is no question that’s going to get passed on to consumers. The idea that companies can just absorb 30% hit on their margins and just walk away, it’s as absurd as saying automakers are going to absorb 30% tariffs and not pass them on.

So for sure, the Apple tax is paid by consumers, by American citizens. And this is why even if you’re an Apple fan, you should be against the Apple tax, to be honest, right? Because it’s going to reduce your prices. What we’re going to do in the US is on some of our services, like our VPN service, for example, we’re actually going to drop prices 30% and we’re going to pass on those savings to the consumers.

[Andy:] It’s the right thing to do. And I think it’s important to highlight just how abusive the Apple tariff is, and how much it is increasing the cost, right? I was telling some people in the US, like we talk about like inflation being a problem in the US, right? This is actually, it’s a problem in Europe as well. Well, if you want to cut inflation, getting rid of the Apple tariff, that’s a good way to start because everybody buys services online now, right? Everybody buys things on mobile. And, you know, I think practically every American is paying this indirectly. You just don’t realize it.

[Bruce:] That’s, yeah. And it’s a great message to say, you know, look, we are passing on this discount or this reduction to our consumers because it was them who was paying it in the first place.

[Andy:] Yes, yes.

[Bruce:] Poor Apple.

[Andy:] I don’t know. I wouldn’t shed a tear for them. They have trillions in market cap, hundreds of billions in cash on their balance sheet. Honestly, they’ve been fleecing people for the last 20 years, right? So I think it’s time that they played fair, honestly.

[Bruce:] 100% agree with you. Why is it, Andy, do you think that the big tech behemoths are based in the US? Because occasionally people accuse me personally in my personal agitation and work of being anti-American. I’m not. I’m anti big tech, you know, crushing the neck of small tech. It’s a coincidence that that big tech is largely from the US. You know, ByteDance, of course, is not US. But is there a reason why we haven’t seen any, you know, comparably sized, comparably successful European tech companies?

[Andy:] Yeah, I think it’s an interesting point. And I can, you know, actually, I’ll tell you kind of a bit more of maybe the inside half of this. Fundamentally, it’s a first-mover advantage.

[Bruce:] Right.

[Andy:] Because the internet, if you will, was invented, let’s say, in the States. Not by Al Gore, as he claims, but it originated in the States.

[Bruce:] It was ARPANET, wasn’t it?

[Andy:] Yeah. And a lot of the infrastructure companies that powered the internet revolution, whether it’s chip makers or the other companies, they were originally from the States.And the reason they originally from the States was because back in those days, you know, the other major powers, you know, in the world was, well, Russia and China, which was under communism back in those days, not the most innovative economies in the world.

Right. So, I think it’s not it should not be surprising why big tech became big and came out of the US. What I think is the more relevant and interesting question is why is it that 30 years later, Europe doesn’t have a comparable tech champion, whereas China does? So what did China do right that Europe got so terribly wrong? And I think it really comes down to the European political mindset around investment, investment in the past 30 years.

So the way we should look at this is politicians in Europe had a choice in the late 90s, which is the exact same choice that their Chinese counterparts had in Beijing. Right. And that was “we’re behind on tech. We’re not the first mover. How do we catch up?” Well, the Chinese took the decision that “technology is a matter of sovereignty for us. It’s a matter of our future independence. And it’s a matter of our future economic growth. So no matter the cost, we must build that domestically”.

And what Europe did differently was they said, you know what, it’s going to be cheaper to buy American tech. So they traded a short-term cost savings for long-term strategic mistake that today is costing us in Europe way more money than we have saved by adopting American tech. So it’s really a difference in mindset that caused this catastrophe, right? Because actually, we were ahead of China, in fact. So how did China get ahead of us? It was simply a different policy at the government level.

[Andy:] And this is what I think needs to change in Europe in order to turn this around, right? Every single time a government agency, a school, a university in Europe is buying from Google or Microsoft, what they are doing is they are mortgaging the economic future of the next generation of Europeans for a short-term cost savings.

[Andy:] And this has to end. This has to end now. Because, in fact, we are worse off than the Chinese were 25 years ago. 25 years ago, the Chinese started from zero.We’re starting from the negatives because we’ve already been captured. We are already beholden to American tech

[Andy:] And so it needs to change. And the way that we change this, people in Brussels say, oh, we need to regulate.

Brussels’ answer to everything is a regulation. Well, you have the DMA now, and how well has that worked? I would say it’s been a complete failure. It hasn’t changed anything at all. So we need to approach it from a different angle.

[Andy:] People always said, oh, the problem with Europe is it’s a supply problem. We don’t have companies that can supply this tech that we need. But that’s a misconception. The problem is not supply. The problem is actually demand. You don’t have supply because you don’t have demand.

Because why? All the demand that you generate in Europe goes to American companies. You’re buying American stuff. So in my opinion, the answer is to adopt policies that require public procurement, which is again, the spending of taxpayer money to buy European. Why should our taxpayer money that today goes to government agencies, which then go out and buy technology, be used to subsidize American businesses? It doesn’t make any sense.

I think every single government contract in the EU and in Europe needs to go to a European company. That should just be law. And we should just do it because it’s good for the economy. It’s good for national security. And it’s in our national interest. And so I think that’s how we change the system. That’s how we fix it. And we need to have the buy European mindset today.

[Bruce:] Wow. I mean, I hear lobbying groups or citizen action groups starting to say something very similar. You know, we need to kickstart, if you like, a European industrial revolution for our own tech. It’s not like Europe lacks the talent. And it’s not like you need gigantic factories to press copies of spreadsheet software. You know, once it’s written, it’s infinitely reproducible. We have lots of brains here. I think you’re right. It’s just people naturally go and buy Chromebooks or Microsoft Windows in government, et cetera.

[Andy:] Yes. And there’s actually an industry group called Eurostack that has actually 200 companies in Europe that is focused on this putting together policy initiatives to bring about this change. But it’s the only way to do it. It’s, to be honest, how the Chinese did it. The Chinese simply created demand for their own companies by locking out American players.

] And while we cannot mandate what private companies do, the public sector, the governments, they’re spending taxpayer money. We can definitely mandate and demand where they spend their money. And I think for too long, European money and treasure has been subsidizing American businesses. And it’s time for us to believe in our own businesses and time to subsidize our own continent. It’s honestly very, very long past due.

[Bruce:] If you stand, I’m going to vote for you. Actually, I can’t because I’m not an EU citizen anymore. But Andy, I realize I’ve taken up nearly the whole hour. A couple more questions. What’s next then for Proton or what can you talk about publicly that’s next on the agenda for Proton?

[Andy:] Oh, you know, publicly is always a little bit tricky. I would say our model is very simple, right? We’re different from Google because Google is there to make advertisers happy. We don’t sell ads. We don’t have venture capital shareholders.

In fact, our main stakeholder is users. It’s the community. All of you out there that use our services, whoever you tell us that you want, actually we’re obligated to build it for you because you are our main stakeholder now.

[Andy:] The goal of the foundation is actually to serve the world, serve the community. So anything that enough people in the community ask for, we have to build. And you hear all the usual things, right? Now that we’ve launched our Proton Docs to replace Google Docs, people want Sheets. So probably have to do that as well, right? People say, oh, we need some more, we want secure chat services based in Europe. Okay, probably we have to do that as well, right?

Now there’s all this stuff going on with AI and people are pushing into AI. I think there’s some people that say AI is surveillance, but that’s like saying the web is surveillance, right? It’s true, but it’s not helpful, right? It doesn’t mean that the AI or the web is going to go away. So I do think in the privacy space, we need to figure out how we do AI in a privacy-first way.

And I think we recently pushed out a new feature that allows you to do albums on Proton Drive to have all your photo albums there, right? That was also something that users demanded quite a bit.

So our vision in the long run is really to build out the entire ecosystem. And that means everything that Google and Apple have, well, we in theory should do it as well. Because if you’re missing bits and pieces, it’s very hard for people to migrate over from Google’s ecosystem to a Proton ecosystem. So the mission is big. It’ll take us a long time. So please have some patience with this because it’ll probably be another 20, maybe 30 years before I do it. But I think it’s extremely important.

[Andy:] And we’re doing this also here in Europe, right? We have today 90% of our staff in Europe. And that’s because I believe sooner or later, there’s going to have to be a European tech giant. And this is, I think, the opportunity. You know, because at the end of the day, who we’re fighting for is actually European values. And you will not be able to defend your values if you don’t have the sovereignty of your own technology, right?

So European values will only exist 100 years from now if we have the tech ourselves to sustain and support that. And this is ultimately what Proton is trying to do.

[Bruce:] Wow, I mean, this is why Vivaldi, we’re very excited to be partnered with Proton because similar value proposition. We have no external investors to force us to pivot, or to gouge more money. If our users want something, we’ll do our best to make it happen.

We can’t always make stuff happen as fast as people want because lots of users mean lots of competing requests. But, yeah, we’re there to keep the internet free and open, and not monetize people while doing it.

[Andy:] Yeah, and I think I’m quite excited that we were able to work together because I think European companies, there aren’t that many of us that are trying to do things the right way. and we’re all quite small, at least compared today to our American Chinese counterparts. We’re going to get bigger over time. So maybe this will not be two or 10 years, but today we’re all quite small. And the only way to make more progress is actually by working together.

And I think that’s also the strength of Europe. So when it comes to Eurostack, it cannot be German industrial policy or French industrial policy. It has to be all-Europe industrial policy. Because on our own, we’re too small. But together as a group, together as all the 20 plus countries, actually close to 30 countries now in the EU, that is where our power lies. Because that is combined, we’re an economy with more people, more engineers, highly educated, and actually also more spending power as well. So we have the ingredients to actually be the global leaders. Now we just need the political will to actually do it.

[Bruce:] Well, I hope we will. And I hope before I retire, that you will come and join me on my Vivaldi super yacht when we celebrate our billionth user. So it’s an open invitation for that.

My last question, Andy, because time is running out. I want to go back to particle physics, which fascinates me, as I say, even though… One of the best books I ever read is called The First Three Minutes by Steven Weinberg. So as far as I can tell, the heaviest hadron found to date at the Large Hadron Collider rejoices in the name Double Hidden Charm Tetraquark. Can we expect Proton to rebrand as “Double Hidden Charm Tetraquark”?

[Andy:] Well, you know, in the tech industry, there’s a famous three-syllable rule, right? If the name of your company is more than three syllables, it’s probably going to fail. So on that basis, I’m going to have to refuse this proposal.

[Bruce:] Excellent. So once again, proof of no decay of the Proton. I like it. Andy Yen, thank you so much for your time. And it’s really invigorating to hear other people expressing the same hopes and visions for European tech as I share personally, and Vivaldi shares organizationally.

So thank you very much for being our guest. And let’s meet up in 10 years’ time and work out how well we’ve done.

[Andy:] Great. Thanks for having me. And it was a pleasure to be here. And we’ll stay in touch.

[Bruce:] Thank you. And thank you very much, listeners and viewers, for being with us. See you next time.

Show notes* Proton on was-Twitter * DH Lawrence’s Relativity poem * Simon Migliano, Top10VPN * Proton Foundation * Swiss ordinance changes * Proton threatens to quit Switzerland over new surveillance law * Gail Slater, The Woman Leading the Surging MAGA Antitrust Movement * A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store * EuroStack * The First Three Minutes * Double Hidden Charm Tetraquark

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In this podcast series, Bruce interviews people from across different communities and industries who, in their own way, are fighting for a better web. In this episode, Bruce’s guest is Evan Prodromou, Research Director of the newly-launched Social Web Foundation. They discuss interconnected social networks and ActivityPub, the open standard that Evan co-authored which enables cross-platform connections, how this tech reshapes online interactions, and the Foundation’s work to support digital rights and diversity. We also go into key topics like privacy, content control, and the importance of diverse voices in social media.

Transcript[Bruce:] Hello, everybody, and welcome to another episode of the For a Better Web Podcast, in which I, Bruce Lawson, Technical Communication Officer from Vivaldi, ruthlessly interrogate somebody who, in their own way, in their own communities, is fighting for a better web. And today, it’s my absolute pleasure to be joined by Evan Prodromou, who is the research director of the Social Web Foundation.

But before we get into that, Evan, thank you for joining us. Could you briefly explain to listeners who might be not familiar with the term what we mean by the “social web”?

[Evan:] Yeah, I think it’s a fairly simple concept, right. We’re all used to the idea of a world Wide Web of documents and applications that we can all reach. They’re all connected using links, using open standards. And that that rich and multipolar fabric of different websites across the world presents us with a lot of choice and opportunity.

The idea of the social web kind of takes that World Wide Web idea, and applies it to social networks. Most of us have accounts on some social network, like a Facebook or a Snap or LinkedIn. And, the rules of those social networks are that you can only connect to people who already have an account on that social network, which keeps us constrained in those social networks, restricts what we can do.

The idea of the social web is that you can reach beyond the limits of that social network out into the rest of the world, so that someone on Flipboard can follow someone on Facebook Threads, or somebody on Mastodon server can follow somebody on WordPress. So it allows us to go across boundaries and make connections with the rest of the world.

[Bruce:] So it’s, if you like, a network of networks, much like the World Wide Web that we know and love, and presumably there is an equivalent to HTTP or TCP/IP, an open standard that will allow these social networks to federate: ActivityPub, is it called?

[Evan:] That is exactly what it’s called. So ActivityPub is the open standard that lets different social networks share data across the network boundaries. So we get that kind of social internet or social web. ActivityPub is based on HTTP. So it uses the same underlying framework. But it’s used to share activities, things that you do on the social networks.

So when you share an image or post, a note, your status or even longer text, posting a video, etc. that all goes across the network across ActivityPub. But we call it ActivityPub because it’s not just about that content, it’s also about social interactions, how we follow people, how we send direct messages, how we can comment, or like or share things.

All of those activities are represented in ActivityPub, and that means that we can we can use them across networks. So it’s not just about syndicating content, it’s about having real social interactions.

[Bruce:] Right. So it’s it’s a transport or a mechanism to alert the the social web, the Fediverse, whatever you want to call it. It’s not just: here’s something I said, it’s “here is a thing I did; I followed somebody, I blocked somebody, I shared an image, I retweeted, re-boosted (whatever the nomenclature is)”. You wrote this, didn’t you? You’re one of the people behind activity.

[Evan:] I’m one of the five authors so and I’m the last listed one. So I try to keep humble here. But yes. So we have five people who, worked on the, document itself, but it’s really a collective effort. The W3C, the World Wide Web Consortium, which is the standards body that sets standards for the World Wide Web, roughly.

They in 2015 decided to start this process of creating a social web working group and creating social web standards. So it was a group of different companies, individual researchers, putting together this, this standard. So I was one of the people who wrote it. But, you know, we didn’t necessarily, design it from scratch. It was a collective effort. Right. And that often happens in standards world. Right? We have to do a lot of push, push and pull back and forth. A lot of voices, a lot of hands on the ball.

[Bruce:] Yeah. I mean, my name is somewhere on the HTML5/ living standard, but amongst hundreds of names. But but that’s the strength of the web or the open standards and open data. I think, is that they have to include as many different diverse voices, and that that makes the the end result stronger, even if it’s slower to actually reach a consensus because there’s more voices, you get a a better end result in my opinion.

[Evan:] But yeah. Absolutely. Right. There’s the, old saying, if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. Right. And that’s how that’s how standards work is that we all have to come together. We work out the standard. And by the time it’s actually released, we have a whole bunch of stakeholders, a whole bunch of implementers who are ready to go forward with that, with the implementation. So it makes it a stronger, system.

[Bruce:] I mean, you’re preaching to the converted here because I’ve been in standards forever, but ActivityPub is done through the aegis of W3C. It’s finished. It’s, a standard or a candidate rec (or whatever the nomenclature is) but it’s it’s there. People are implementing it. You know, I’m a big Mastodon user.

But it strikes me that whereas this is a great thing for open people, people, people like me who believe their world that works of wisdom should be read far and wide. Isn’t there an inherent tension here with the people who run the big social networks that like to keep you on their platform? Did you have much pushback from established social networks, or did they engage and embrace it? I don’t mean embrace in the Microsoft way. I mean, I genuinely embrace it.

[Evan:] It’s a difficult thing for companies who have run for decades now with these isolated social networks to get them connected. And it isn’t an easy choice. I think the like, conventional wisdom in social software has been that your network is one of your primary assets, and really giving anyone else access to that network is a big no-no.

But I think that that idea is changing. In some ways it makes… I have a rule of thumb, that where I say that, you know, networks join an network that is bigger than the network itself. So if you have a network of 100 people, it really makes sense to join a network of a thousand people because you get access to more audience for your great words of wisdom, you get, more content and interesting things to read.

And then, you know, that thousand person network might join a 10,000 person network because it’s bigger and bigger. So, I think that as we grow this, social web or Fediverse, we will see more and bigger networks joining up. It really has started. At the core of the network has been with like, open source social network enthusiasts, Mastodon users, etc. but over the last couple of years, we’ve seen an embrace, possibly in the Microsoft sense, but also in the, other sense from commercial social networks.

So, Automattic has implemented ActivityPub. Automattic has implemented Activity Hub for all WordPress.com blogs. They are working on bringing it out for Tumblr. Ghost, which is a newsletter service, is implementing ActivityPub has started the process. Famously Flipboard and Threads, which is the big Meta service.

So I think that covers some of my main ones. I try to be careful to make sure I get give focus to all of them. But, this large kind of coalition has kind of crossed over from that independent, open source, enthusiast into like a wider commercial space.

[Bruce:] Which is just how the web started, really. I mean. I discovered it in ’99 when it was already creeping out from weird hobbyists, but if you if you round it back 3 or 4 years before that, it would have been weird hackers, you know, in the Hollywood sense. And now, you know, every company’s on our web, every company is involved in the standardization of it.

[Evan:] I think for old-timers like me, there was an experience in the early 90s where the way that you connected to other people, was using, dial up online services. So in the U.S., we had AOL, CompuServe, similar systems, and they had the same kind of mechanism. You could only read documents that were in in the AOL universe, you could only send messages to other AOL users.

And over the course of about 18 months, the first one started implementing internet email, and web access. And then it became a competitive advantage that couldn’t really continue without having these features. And it really blew up and opened up email, the web, etc. And my hope is that as we see this kind of snowball effect happening, we’ll see more social networks approaching this, this place.

And it really does make sense for a lot of companies and organizations to get engaged with the social web, because social networks are such an important part of business, as a part of our lives, a part of the way that we work, that it really is something that we need to be, engaging fully and in this network experience.

[Bruce:] Completely agree. And, we’ve mentioned the parallels with the World Wide Web origin, so this is a chance for me to, give full disclosure to our viewers and listeners that, the Social Web Foundation was launched comparatively recently. I think a months ago. And Vivaldi, for whom I work, was one of the launch supporters. In fact, our CEO, Jon von Tetzchner, explicitly drew the parallel at the launch that, this reminds us of the early days of the World Wide Web breaking out of silos.

But I do need for our viewers and listeners to understand that Vivaldi and the Social Web Foundation have, you know, a new. But we do have a relationship. I really, really push I really push for transparency here. So that’s me being transparent. But can you tell us what the Social Web Foundation is going to do, why you set it up?

[Evan:] Yeah. So the Social Web Foundation started, about a month ago. But we’ve been working on it for a few months, and it is me, my two, co-founders, Mallory Knodel, who has a background in digital rights advocacy for equity, in digital spaces. My, other co-founder, Tom Coates, who has a big background in developing digital products.

So formerly at the BBC, was at Yahoo for the Brickhouse project and then has led a number of startups. He’s really a wonderful guy. We’re bringing together that idea of digital rights for Mallory, this idea of like digital products from Tom. And then I’m coming with the standards that we’re really hoping to have an effect on the, social web as a whole, because, the social web is kind of picking up this momentum.

It’s really exciting to see what’s happening. But we want to clear the way for different kinds of organizations to get involved. So, for example, we want to do outreach to media organizations who are thinking about publishing on the social web, give them a playbook so they know how to get started. And advocates within the organization can advocate for social web use at the org. Or universities and enterprises that want to set up their own nodes on the social web, give them information they need. The case studies kind of like pave the path for them.

We are so we’ve got a projects list that’s like a mile long, but our biggest goal is a bigger, better social web. We want to see more people involved, and we want to see a richer, more healthy, more, fulfilling experience for the people that are there.

[Bruce:] No, it’s really interesting. You say the word healthy. Yeah. And, you know, the triumvirate that’s heading up social web found ation. You, a product person, and a human rights person. So you’ve got standards, products, which is, you know, always useful. And human rights. It’s it’s come to my attention that one of the very big social networks that I absolutely loved is … diminished somewhat in its advocacy for online safety and human rights in general. Just, a healthy place to have a discourse.

You know, I don’t go there anymore, but I open it up and it makes me anxious because of all the horrific stuff. So can you speak a little bit about, to me, the fascinating nexus between the tech and the equity, the human rights, the stuff that Mallory, if she were here, would be speaking about.

[Evan:] All right, I’ll try. I’ll try to channel this. Right. So today in 2024, social networks are not a kind of, side part of our lives that we occasionally go to to have a little fun and see some funny memes or videos. Right. They are the way that we stay connected to the people that matter most to us, right? Our family, our friends. This is a, it is not a optional part of sociality in 2024.

It’s a very central way that we stay in contact with our friends and family. It’s also a way that, political groups organize people who are interested in gardening or in, ecological issues get together. It is the way that we do a lot of our civil society, as well as that personal private connections.

And for those reasons, it’s very important that we don’t have single gatekeepers that are able to say, oh, this is acceptable discourse, this is not. We need to have the kind of realistic choice where you can say, hey, I want to, connect and share my, vacation photos that include pictures of my kids that I don’t like to share publicly.

I need to be able to set the privacy controls exactly right. So it goes to my family and friends and not to not to people that I don’t know. And, my, I might not be able to find the defaults that I need on some particular network by being able to stay connected to people, but set my own rules for how the system works.

That gives me the chance to set my own privacy decisions. I give a very personal example, but that kind of, rights issue comes on civil society, political, religious issues, all of these things. We need to be able to set our own standards on privacy, on who we talk to, on what’s what’s allowed to be spoken about, and not leave that up to like, just one big organization that’s trying to make a one size fits all solution.

[Bruce:] Yeah, that that’s basically: civil rights, digital rights – The Venn diagram is pretty much a circle because so much of our life is online. And again, it’s not just talking to your mom on Facebook like I do. I was talking to my kids who are adults now about how we would organize anti-nuclear protests in the days before the internet: xeroxing pieces of paper and dropping them off in punk record shops when you went to a demo and asking other people to Xerox them.

And, and so much of the civil society is done on the internet that it’s really dangerous, I think personally, for any organization or mad billionaire (Oops. Did I say that?) to be able to to control it. And something else I’ve been reading recently is about how, often because the big tech behemoths are in the USA and in California, there seems to be, a creeping California-ization of what’s acceptable etcetera.

I’m interested because I’ve lived all around the world. I was reading somewhere recently about, a group of indigenous people in Central or South America, and they were thrown off, a social network because the, their indigenous clothing was considered to be unacceptable to arguably quite puritanical Californians. And it was their they was their damn clothing.

My daughter, she does, she’s a tattoo artist. And she was thrown off, showing a picture of – She’d done a tattoo on somebody’s mastectomy scars. And that was considered beyond the pale for some rather shrinking violet in California. Ifeel very deeply that that to to to perpetuate and continue with the diversity of world culture. We need a diversity of discourse and social networks. Sorry, this is your soapbox, not mine.

[Evan:] That’s okay. But these are these are questions that humanity has wrestled with since we started speaking and understanding each other and, and, I don’t think it’s fair for one product manager or a small group in a conference room in Silicon Valley to say like this is acceptable. This is not acceptable.

It’s also not fair to put that responsibility on them. Right? Like they don’t have to adjudicate, assess, acceptable discourse in civil society. We need to be able to use the power of choice to be able to find the platforms that work for us. Right. And that’s what a social web does. It lets us move around.

It lets us find the platform that works for us. The other thing talking about platform choice, is that, there’s business choice too, right? And all of our social networks, not actually, not all entirely, but most of our social networks are driven entirely by advertising support, which is a valid business model that exists on the web.

You can argue with it if you don’t like it, but it is one that definitely exists. But it’s very hard to find social networks that have any other business model. And if you want to have a business model where, say, you pay us a monthly subscription and you get to use the service, that’s not possible if, the platform you have has a specific business model. But by being able to choose your platform and still stay connected to the people that matter to you, we get to enable some really interesting business options, right?

So you have SaaS hosting for the Fediverse, or you have advertising supported, or you have volunteer systems, or you get your social networking from your university, just like you got email or a webspace. Right? So we have so many different ways that we can, support sociality that don’t have to fit into a particular business model, which might have been also a bit of a problem in the past.

[Bruce:] And something that we at Vivaldi wrestle with as well. You know, advertising is, you know, there’s been advertising on radio and then television and cinema since those things were invented. We’re not in the business of fixing capitalism. I’ll leave that for next month’s to-do list. You know what? We have to work in the world that we’re in. But, yeah, it frees up business models or business models yet to be explored.

[Evan:] I’m definitely a big fan of competition. Open markets. Right. And that’s what open standards are allowed, is that people can choose the platform that makes sense to them, engage with it, in the way. And we all know. Right. Like the, number one, promise of market systems is that all players become better. They have to provide us better services or else we go to a competitor. So that’s the real advantage of having that kind of choice, is that we can say, hey, I want to try something else. I want to try something new. If you want to keep me improve your privacy, give me more features, give me more storage. Right. Like, I’m shopping around. I’m not just stuck here because I can’t get out.

[Bruce:] Yeah. So it it stops in or at least diminishes lock in – so that you’re “locked in” because the platform that you happen to be on offers you personally the best mix of features. And if it doesn’t, you can go and presumably take your address with you will.

[Evan:] Well, here’s what you can do is you can move between addresses. So if you have an account on, say Mastodon Social and you have decided that you want to move to Vivaldinet because you like the, service there, you initiate a move from, you know, Bruce at Mastodon to Vivaldi, and all of your followers will come with you.

So you keep all those social connections, right? So for you, for the people who follow you, it’s, like, absolutely transparent. It just like one day they wake up and you’re just, you know, you’re posting from a new address and they’re like, all right, looks good. We are working now. So you you mentioned like the fact that ActivityPub is an established standard, which is the case, but it’s also extensible, which means that we can build new parts to it and existing software will keep working even though there’s new features.

So, one of the things that we’re working on at the W3C right now, is a mechanism to bring all your content with you too. Right? So everything you’ve posted, all your, all your images and your videos, and that way this data portability becomes much more meaningful, right? So you’re not only bringing your social network, your social connections with you, you’re bringing all your content with you to.

[Bruce:] That is cool. I’m going to have to read that spec. It’s been a while since I’ve read that W3C spec, actually. And,

[Evan:] It’s it’s got a good name. It’s called LOLA. We’re really lucky. The CTO of the Data Transfer Initiative, named Lisa Dusseault, who also worked on calendar interoperability at CalDAV is helping us make this new data portability process at the W3C for ActivityPub too. So and that’s one of the cool things about working on open standards is you get these kind of rock stars or rock stars that, in the standards world that you get to work with because they are just as involved as as we are.

[Bruce:] Yeah. And and of course, they’ve worked on something like this in another standard and can bring a ton of expertise that maybe you didn’t… there’s so much you don’t know when you go into standardizing something and then somebody goes, yeah, what about right to left, or what about vertical text? So you go, oh, that’s a thing. And then once you realize it’s a thing, it becomes super important. And you’re so glad that somebody out there who knows about it has engaged with the standards, knows how to, knows how to make this stuff happen, I love it.

[Evan:] Yeah. I mean, there’s different I mean, one of the things that’s really interesting about, social software is that people are creating, like, new ways to interact all the time, right? Like, I want to interact with a random person. I want to interact in physical space with a group of people. So I’d like to invite people to come to the space.

And one nice thing about having an extensible standard is that we can let developers, entrepreneurs, founders expect agreement with those different kinds of interactions, and they can use the network that actually exists that has tens of millions of people on it already.

[Bruce:] It sounds to me what you’re talking about, data portability. You’re talking about promoting competition, potentially stimulating new business models. It sounds to me like in the best way, this sounds to me like a spiel that would go down very well with governments and regulators and people like that. Are you planning to or are you engaging with anyone like that?

I’m a hardened, seasoned veteran of regulators. So want any tips, come to me. But it strikes me that that because that stuff could be music to their ears, particularly in the EU, which I’m not in there anymore. Unfortunately.

[Evan:] Unfortunately for you. Sorry about that. But yeah, I think our intention at the Social Web Foundation is that for policymakers, regulators, etc., that we can provide the information that they need to make those choices, and in order to support those decisions. So I think one of the things that happens in areas where there’s a dominant player that is benefiting from network effects is that they say, hey, we can’t interoperate with anyone else, right? Everybody has a choice to go somewhere else. But, you know, we don’t interoperate with those.

And by defining standards, we make that entire operation possible. And it allows regulators to start demanding that interoperability. So, I think that we’re really like, enthusiastic about that. We think it’s fine to ask from dominant players. We hope that dominant players like get ahead of the game and start thinking about implementing open standards before regulators decide that. Then they need to do it. Yeah.

[Bruce:] Which leads me to the Zuckerberg elephant in the room, because one of the other launch partners of Social Web Foundation has been Meta of course, the organization most notably behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. I’m personally (and you didn’t ask my opinion, but whatever I’m going to give it) personally, I’m always ambivalent when a big org comes on board with something like this because it’s great.

They’ve got money. They have, you know, teams of people who can help with press and and getting the name out. But I’m always not suspicious, because I’m not a suspicious man. But there’s always a little bit of me thinks, what what what what’s their game plan? I mean, obviously you’ve got a relationship with Meta, and I don’t want you to give away any secrets, but why are Meta so enthusiastic?

[Evan:] So first of all, I’m going to say that, we do have a good relationship with Meta. We’ve tried to engage them with the rest of the social web. And I think it’s been a really positive aspect for me. From my point of view, it is a great attraction to other social networks to see that Meta’s involved. I think it becomes much more, accessible for, you know, I don’t want to name any names because I don’t want to put any pressure on them. But like big networks with 100 million people, a billion people to see that Meta has come in, they’re like, oh, maybe this is something that could work for us, right?

It’s also something where, even smaller networks. I talk about small networks, like tens of millions of people, for them to be able to say, hey, we would have access to this audience, Facebook, Meta threads is 200 million people. Now we have access to this audience. We can interact with them. Our creators on our service can broadcast to people on this service.

So it’s a really attractive, possibility for, for the social web. And we think it’s going to be a great way to kind of get that snowball effect keep going. Meta does not, share, like, business plans with me, Research director of an external nonprofit foundation. But I can tell you what they have told me, which is that they think that this is, the way that the social web is going and that, excuse me, that social networks are going, that they will be interconnected and that they want to be leading that process, not be dragged into it.

So I think that, you’ve talked a little bit about a, about regulators. Right? And this is me taking off my friend-of-Meta Hat and putting on my friend-of-the-social-web hat, I think that when we start talking about regulating large, digital platforms, having open standards that they’re able to implement and to connect to the rest of the world is a big advantage.

And so, it’s a lot better for them to be in that space early, rather than fight a long lawsuit to get dragged into it. So I think that that’s one thing I, I can’t imagine that regulators don’t play another part. I would also say that the that the other big issue is competition in this space, right?

Like there are a lot of other, social networks that are, that are around. And if Meta is able to engage with some of the smaller social networks or, or even some of the bigger ones, they provide a kind of unified block that makes it harder for some of the other ones to to compete.

So it’s, it has some competitive advantage. Participate in and and or network. Like you have you go from a very big audience to a bigger audience. But you also get the benefit of like developer environments, all kinds of like participation and innovation that happens and then that network and it has a benefit even for a huge company like Meta.

Now, if you had told me three years ago, like, Meta is going to be one of the first big companies to jump on board with open standards for social networking, I would have laughed. I’m very glad we have them. I hope that, you know by this time next year I’m talking to you about 2 or 3 big, tech companies rather than just one.

[Bruce:] Interesting though. I mean, I think you’re right. My experience, before Vivaldi with Open Web Advocacy in the EU is that regulators see walled gardens, as a more compelling target than companies that, doing a bit of lock-in, but primarily based on open standards. So there is, as you say, there’s, you know, nobody wants a regulator sniffing around them. If if only because it sucks time and press good will. So, yeah, if they do engage and they’re engaging in a positive way, that’s obviously going to be a net win, I think.

[Evan:] Yeah. I think one of my personal goals and, and, this is just between you and me, right? We’re we’re not recording this or anything. So one of my personal goals is to see other big companies get off the bench and and get involved. Right. So I would love to see, I won’t name names again, but you can imagine big browser makers or mobile operating system providers who give you an email address, a calendar, a place to store your files. They’ve already got these cloud-based systems for doing a lot of managing of your, life and interaction to extend that with a social network structure, much the way that Vivaldi has. Seeing other, operating system providers, browser providers, etc. say, hey, you, we’re all we gave you an email address, let’s give you a social network space and said, so I think that that is a case where we could really see that kind of thing snowballing.

[Bruce:] And that would be cool from a consumer perspective, because I joined Mastodon a long time ago, but didn’t really use it because Twitter hadn’t turned into what it’s turned into now. I’m quite techie, I’m not as techie as people think, but I’m reasonably techie, and I found it a little confusing to get my head around the federated nature of it.

And I think if, for example, a large company that offers all those email address and calendars, etc. just gave you that address and then the Federation was all merrily happening, but you didn’t have to think about it in the same way as, you know, nobody thinks about how email works when bob@gmail emails alice@hotmail. It just works.

[Evan:] It just works. And we’ve gotten used to the idea from the very beginning that that’s the way email works is that we we send emails from my .edu address to your Hotmail address to a Gmail address, and it just constantly works. And that is the promise of the social web, is that we can have that same kind of interactivity and interconnectivity without worrying about those boundaries that demand levels.

Yeah. So I think, but let me I do want to address the question that came up that you had about Mastodon. Right. Which is not an unusual experience. Right. We’re all used to some of the affordances that are built into centralized networks, where they promote people for us to follow, or there’s a search mechanism so you can find people, maybe there’s a way to take your contacts from your address book and say show me their accounts on this service for anyone I know.

So we have all this work that’s gone into these platform rooms to make them easier to use, more sticky for you, more interesting. And, we haven’t done that as much on the social web, especially among those, like, open source, systems like Mastodon. And one of the things that we want to do at the Social Web Foundation is to make those kinds of services that can work across the entire network.

So, being able to say, hey, I’ve just set up a new Mastodon account. Where are my friends? Because I want to follow them. That’s a really important part about onboarding to any system. And it’s not really well addressed yet, so we’d like to see that happen. That’s the kind of thing that we’ll be working on in terms of tools that will build.

[Bruce:] I was going to answer when you said that it’s not really addressed. Is that not addressed in the underlying protocols and standard in ActivityPub, or is that already there in the standard? But nobody’s yet implemented it. Where, what layer is the the place? Okay.

[Evan:] Super good question. So we have things like associating an account with your name and your bio and things that you’re interested in. What we don’t have is the connection between, say, your email address and that account. But it would be perfectly nice to be able to go to a search system and say I have Bruce’s email address, can you show me his Mastodon account because I want to follow him.

And so using your contact list to find people on the on the Fediverse, obviously very important that we include, consent that it’s an opt-in system, that it is something that if we withdraw consent, it doesn’t last forever. So we want to be very careful about it so that it supports people’s expectations of privacy, at the same time being able to find out how many people you already know are on the social web and get connected to them. It’s such a key, important part about getting to that next step of becoming an active user.

[Bruce:] So it’s a it’s a it’s a mix, if you like, of of needing to specify this mechanism, but also needing all the social -not constraints- all the things you have to consider like consent, privacy.

[Evan:] Completely. It’s interesting stuff, you know. So there is not that kind of growth mentality. A lot in the individual software packages that make up, the, social networks there is obviously at like, Matt, at Flipboard, at at automatic, they think about growth. But for Mastodon or some of the smaller, that’s just not has not been priority for them.

So like being able to say like, hey, we’d like more people to have this great experience. Let’s figure out ways to improve that, to keep them around.

[Bruce:] Another advantage then, and having, big commercial players behind the Social Web Foundation is that commercial organizations think about growth and therefore they have, if you like, an imperative to be easier, be more inclusive, be more open, be easier to on board. And if they’re working with you that then cascades, for want of a better word across the whole (and I hate to use the word) ecosystem, but I’m going to say it.

[Evan:] Ecosystem is fine. I love it because we have like, you know, in an ecosystem in which there’s a real variety of different kinds of creatures and kinds of characters and players in this space, you know, from, one side where we’ve got fire-breathing, open source free software folks, to like the other side where we’ve got product managers and Silicon Valley, and everywhere in between. And I think it’s really cool that we’ve got a lot of different stakeholders in the space of the social web. So I guess the big thing that we want to make sure of, is that when people are interested in this space, they know how to get started.

Right? Like if this is something that they want to do. And I think what’s surprising for a lot of people is they may already have an account, that is like an we call it Fediverse-enabled or Social Web-enabled. And they just haven’t actually turned it on. Right. So you’ve got an Instagram account, you can automatically get a Meta Threads account.

And with Meta Threads you can connect to the Fediverse. Right. So that’s a that’s a really easy step that already hundreds of millions of people already have those accounts set up. But if you’ve got a WordPress blog or you use Flipboard already, you also have access to these systems, already existing. So I think that, part of the work that we’re trying to do at the Social Web Foundation is like, let people know the platforms are coming to the social web. You can get ahead of them and get your Mastodon account, or use a service that already has it in and involved. So, you know, we also I know I’m not plugging Vivaldi just because we’re all, we’re we’re.

[Bruce:] Fine. It’s fine. You can, you can you can plug Vivaldi!

[Evan:] Absolutely. So like every Vivaldi user has access to Vivaldi dot net, which is a Fediverse-enabled platform. Right. And that’s just that’s just amazing. Once you’re in the ecosystem, you’ve got these services already built in and you don’t have to start anything.

[Bruce:] Yeah, I mean, the Mastodon instance was before my my time on the payroll, but I know the people involved and it was just a no-brainer because Vivaldi wants a better web and, a social, a Federation of social networks is not controlled by one silo or gatekeeper, no matter how benevolent he or she might be, is obviously to us a better web.

I mean, as you know, I’m English and I’m a middle aged man and therefore I haven’t had an emotion since 1983. But I will tell everybody that this is my excited face. I’m genuinely excited about this because it does feel like the beginning of the web, you know, when fire-breathing, open source zealots had to sit down with shiny suited, brylcreme-haired Silicon Valley product managers, and get shit done. And, you know, by God, they did get shit done. That, we’ve got the web, you know? Yeah, this is possible. We’ve seen it happen. It can happen again.

[Evan:] So one of the things that is really, interesting about this space, is that there are these like, different groups of, of folks. I’ve got a single person Mastodon…. Not single person. I set it up for my family. So me, my wife, my kids. We have that. We use that for sharing photos. We share it with my family, my my more extended family. And and it’s great mechanism. And so we are a tiny player on this social web compared to 200 million people at Threads. And yet we are we have just as much of a voice. If you’re just as much of a part of this system as if we were, you know, as if we were a huge company.

And I think that that’s a that’s a really nice, nice part is that we get to set our own rules. Nobody gets to tell us how it works. Well, okay. I’m the dad, so I kind of get to tell everybody how it works. But mostly people have a say in how it works. And I think that that’s a really important part of an equitable system. I don’t have to be in charge of the entire social web in order to be in charge of my part of the social web. Right. And that’s that’s the that’s the nice thing for me.

[Bruce:] And that’s a great thing about the social web. By the way, am I am I supposed to call it “social web” rather than “Fediverse”? Are the two interchangeable?

[Evan:] I use them interchangeably. There are some people who will tell you like one is very specific, like they’ll apply social web to social networks from the early 2000s. And I’m like, look, this is what the social web is in 2024. You can define it however you want from like, back in the ancient days. But but now is, now the social web means ActivityPub-enabled systems.

Some people call it the “Fediverse”. Some people call it “Fedi”. I’m perfectly fine with anything. We use Social Web Foundation just because it’s a clearer term. I think for a lot of people, and they understand that, the web, they understand the, the idea of the, the document web or the application web. They can extend that to the social web.

[Bruce:] Oh, I think it’s I think it’s a good term, you know, if, I’m quite geeky, but, when I first heard the word “Fediverse”. So I thought, what is social web? If somebody says, yeah, it’s about social networks on the web, go, yeah. Make sense. Does what it says on the tin as the Ronseal advert says.

[Evan:] Yes, indeed. But also those goofy names they like work, right? Like talk about “blogs” and “wikis” and and this and that.

[Bruce:] Yeah, yeah. True.

[Evan:] “Tweets” and “Twitter”. Silly names are valuable. So all switching back and forth I’ll say Fediverse or I’ll say social web, in the same sentence. Right. And I think it’s, I think it’s fine. But, I know that “Fediverse” is a very special word to a lot of people who’ve been around for a while. And I think, like given that some respect is important, too.

[Bruce:] Agreed, agreed. Very quickly because, we’re nearly at the top of the hour. What’s next? What top of your to do list? Are you able to share that with us? Should what what should we be looking out for in the imminent future?

[Evan:] So from, so let me kind of go out; start with me, and I’ll work my way out. Right. For sure. Most recently, I’ve published a book, with O’Reilly Media: ActivityPub programing for the social web. It’s a book for software developers. So people who are into software, into building things, I think is a great place for folks to start. So it’s from O’Reilly, which is known for their animals on the cover. And I highly recommend it for people who want to get started thinking about ActivityPub for their software.

For the Social Web Foundation, we have a few big projects that we’re working on right now. One is -you mentioned the E.U.- we’re doing an analysis of the protocol for, compatibility with the GDPR, which is the new privacy, regulations to make sure that organizations that implement ActivityPub aren’t accidentally stepping out over the lines of GDPR, how to how to do it in a way that’s GDPR aware.

So that’s number one. We’re doing some other work on enabling different kinds of content. So we’re especially interested in long… Well, we call it long form content, but like article length texts, like magazine articles, blog posts. Because we want to not just have that micro, blogging, you know, single paragraph stuff, but can you read a full article within your Mastodon or, or elsewhere? And we want to be able to make that a really nice experience.

We are working on… let me see. I’ve got a couple of others top of mind. One is and a landing page. So we want to make it so that if you are interested in the Fediverse, interested in the social web, we just have one place that you can share what is the Fediverse, and explains it and gives you next steps.

And then lastly, let me see if there’s one more I have. Oh, end-to-end encryption. ActivityPub is encrypted on the fly. So someone, reading, someone looking at your service from outside can’t see your stuff. But when you store stuff on your service provider’s disks in the cloud that’s stored in the clear.

And so we want to make it so it’s encrypted when it’s on the service provider’s network, so that you can talk about things with your friends, and not worry about whether your service provider is reading your messages or whatever, or you know, targeting ads towards you because of your messages. So we’re trying to take that messaging aspect, which has become the like default standard for most social networks and bring it to ActivityPub so it works between social networks.

[Bruce:] Interesting. So you can’t target ads based upon the content of the message, which is nice. Does that inhibit potential advertising supported model or…?

[Evan:] Yeah. No, I mean if you can’t get good advertising focus out of my public posts and things that I already follow, I think that it’s probably okay to focus your advertising model just on people’s public posts. Yeah. On their, you know, message to mom or or whatever.

[Bruce:] So it encrypts private messages.

[Evan:] It encrypts private messages and stuff that you’re sending directly to somebody else. Yeah. Yeah.

[Bruce:] That’s great. That’s great. Yeah.

[Evan:] So, and then, I will go out one more, please. W3C is working on things like data portability. The work that we’re doing on end to end encryption is also working with the W3C, and working on like a next, backwards-compatible version of ActivityPub, incorporating some of the things that we’ve learned in the last five years, and making it bigger and better.

So, those are the things that are happening right now. I expect to see even more cool ActivityPub implementations over the next year. Hopefully next time on For A Better Web, I can tell you about even more companies that have implemented the standard.

[Bruce:] Well, I was just going to say, it would be really nice to have you back in a few months and discuss how it’s gone on, because that to-do list, it’s going to take until at least next Thursday.

[Evan:] Absolutely. Maybe even through the weekend.

[Bruce:] Don’t work the weekends mate, it’s a mug’s game. No, but that’s really fascinating. Thank you, Evan. Folks at home or listening in or on the train or whatever. This is Evan Prodromou of the Social Web Foundation. I’m going to buy his book, because I don’t know it nearly enough about the tech that underlies this stuff. And I’m geeky enough that I want to. And, I do like a nice O’Reilly book. What animal’s on your cover?

[Evan:] What a good question. It’s a ‘nanday conure’, which I had never heard of before. So you don’t get to choose your animal. They assign an animal. Nanday conure is a parrot that lives in South America and has very interesting nesting, structure, which is that they nest in individual trees, in their family units and kind of raised there, but they come together for, flocking. Right? They. Yes, absolutely. So they’re in full control of their own little nest. But when it’s time to connect, they’re able to do it in a larger way.

And I was like, oh wow, you guys really nailed it. That’s like, wow, this is a good one. Yeah. So, Amanda Connor. Yeah. So it’s a beautiful green parrot. You can’t miss it.

[Bruce:] Well, you’ve sold one copy today at least. And, hopefully when this goes out, it shouldn’t be too long. You’ll you’ll, you’ll be out-selling Harry Potter.

[Evan:] Yeah. Now, can I also, while I’m plugging, just say, like socialwebfoundation.org. We have a big link at the top about what is the fate of Earth. If you’re interested in this, it has, we have a page with lots of links explaining how the Fediverse works and explaining how to get started. So, good way to get going.

[Bruce:] And we’ll put that link in the show notes when it goes on the website. Evan, thank you so much for fighting for a better web. We wish you all the best with this endeavor. As you know, Vivaldi, we’re great fans of the Fediverse, the social web. And I personally am. So thank you very much for your time. And thank you very much for what you’re doing. And we hope to see you again and hear lots of success stories.

[Evan:] Thank you so much for for the chance. I really have enjoyed it.

[Bruce:] Oh, and a belated happy birthday.

[Evan:] Thank you very much.

[Bruce:] 21 again?

[Evan:] 21 again.

[Bruce:] Thanks, Evan. See you.

[Evan:] Thanks. Bye bye.

Show notes* Evan on mastodon * Social Web Foundation * Social Web Foundation launches, supported by Vivaldi * ActivityPub specification * Data Portability in ActivityPub (“LOLA”, draft) * Threads has entered the fediverse * Evan’s Activity Pub book (O’Reilly)

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[Crash] Invalid site permission (VB-109956)
[Chromium] Upgraded to 130.0.6723.121

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Changelog* [Bookmarks] Focus lost after opening page from bookmarks bar folder (VB-91633) * [Calendar] Caldav parsing error (VB-110191) * [Calendar] Can not create calendar on Fastmail.com (VB-110816) * [Calendar] Crash when creating online calendar (VB-110824) * [Calendar] Fails to fetch events from (or save new ones to) calendars with spaces in the name (VB-110405) * [Calendar] The day view does not update on date selection (VB-110864) * [Chromium] Upgraded to 130.0.6723.121 * [Crash] After adding an extension controlling the startpage (VB-110644) * [Crash] Google Meet PWA crashes when sharing from another tab (VB-110712) * [Crash] Invalid site permission (VB-109956) * [Crash] On downloading encrypted zip files (VB-109645) * [Crash] Trying to open 2nd profile in a certain way (VB-108929) * [Crash][Menus] Problems with menus (VB-111236) * [Dashboard] Custom home page URL cannot be used in web widgets (VB-110811) * [Dashboard][Mail] Make the mail widget context menu more feature rich (VB-110433) * [Feeds] Cannot use a a feed folder named “Archive” (VB-111074) * [Feeds] Do not show empty panel state if the user has folders (VB-110251) * [Keyboard] Close settings window fails with Ctl+W (VB-108125) * [macOS][Keyboard] Cmd+W does not close a popup window (VB-111306) * [Mail] Remove the option to delete the send button when clicking on the arrow next to the send button (VB-111056) * [Mail] When a folder is deleted on the server, messages are not updated (VB-108213) * [Mail][Settings] Turn IMAP logging on/off without having to restart (VB-111271) * [Menus][Settings] Customized context menus not reset by “Reset Appearance Settings to Default” button (VB-110640) * [Settings] “Add new address” form doesn’t show fully for some countries (VB-110888) * [Settings] Settings suggests it has changed the homepage URL when it hasn’t (VB-110832) * [Tabs] Accordion tabs don’t display correctly on the left/right tab bar (VB-110901) * [Tabs] Reopen window from window-panel should restore tabs as hibernated (VB-111046) * [UI] Add an option to automatically make a unique filename from “Save as” (VB-110649) * [Workspaces] Optimize switching between workspaces (VB-110678) * Reverting as it caused issues:[Settings] Set “Startup with” to “Homepage” and the browser will try to run an external program (VB-110467)

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Let’s drill down into the new features, each designed to give you more control over your mobile browsing experience. Here’s what’s new:

Customize the Main Menu In true Vivaldi fashion, we are giving you more ways to personalize Vivaldi. Now, you can easily reorder and edit menu options to prioritize the features you use most, whether it’s bookmarks, history, or quick access to specific tools. This flexible setup lets you build a menu that works perfectly for you, minimizing distractions and maximizing productivity.

Instant Sync Across DevicesBeing able to syncronize your browsing data across your devices is not something new to Vivaldi. However, Vivaldi Sync is now picking up pace, quite literally. With instant sync, Vivaldi keeps your browsing experience seamless across all your devices in real time. Start a session on your desktop and pick up right where you left off on your iOS device, with no delays or manual syncing needed. This feature ensures that whether you’re using Vivaldi on your computer, tablet, phone, or even your car, your browsing flow is uninterrupted, letting you move between devices as easily as just picking up that other device.

Combined Tracker Blocker & Site PreferencesManaging privacy settings and site preferences is now simpler and faster. The new combined dialog merges tracker blocker settings with site preferences, so you can adjust privacy and permissions without hopping between screens. Now you can customize how each site interacts with your data in a single, streamlined step.

New Home Button Quickly access your start page with the addition of a dedicated Home button. Whether you’re in the middle of a browsing session or juggling multiple tabs, this feature brings you back to your start page in one tap. If you want home to be a different place than your Startpage, you can set any website as the Homepage. To enable the Home button, flip the switch in Settings > General.

Top Sites on the Start Page & Preloading Option The updated start page now includes a “Top Sites” section, letting you access your most frequently visited pages right from the get-go. Enable it in Settings > Start Page > Display Top Sites.

This addition, paired with a new setting to preload webpages, gives you an instantly responsive browsing experience. Preloading slashes load times, so you can get to the sites you visit most, faster than a cheetah swigging energy drinks while driving a Formula 1 car.

Bookmark Autocomplete in the Address FieldFinding sites in your bookmarks just got easier. Matches in the address bar now supports autocomplete based on your bookmark titles, meaning fewer keystrokes to find what you need. With intuitive suggestions as you type, Vivaldi makes accessing saved pages faster and more seamless. In the Address Field, you also get faster access to certain websites as Vivaldi will suggest them directly, through Direct Match. When there’s a match for what you’ve typed, Direct Match saves you the extra step of searching through your search engine, helping you get where you need to go with fewer clicks.

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Download or update now!PS! If you haven’t checked out Vivaldi for desktop yet, you’re in for even more shiny newness! Vivaldi 7.0 brings a fully redesigned user interface with floating tabs, sleek new icons, and the powerful new Dashboard: a customizable control center for managing everything from Mail to Feeds. With the latest updates for both desktop and Android, Vivaldi is now even better at giving you a seamless, personalized browsing experience across all your devices.

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Changelog Vivaldi 6.9 to 7.0[New] [Address bar] Autocomplete on bookmark title in address bar (VB-110000)

[New] [Blocker] Combine Site Prefs and Tracker blocker dialog (VIB-677)

[New] [Direct Match] Add direct match support for address bar (VB-107114)

[New] [Menu] Enable Customize menu on the main menu (VIB-852)

[New] [Settings] Add a Home button (VIB-691)

[New][Settings] Add a setting to preload webpage (VIB-730)

[New] [Start Page] Add top sites section on Start Page (VIB-721)

[New] Implement custom feedback prompt (VIB-892)

Address Bar[Address bar] An extra backspace should clear the non-default search engine (VIB-859)

[Address bar] Autocomplete popup opens when the address bar is auto-focused (VIB-871)

[Address bar] Domain not properly visible with keyboard active on bottom toolbar (VIB-887)

[Address bar] Pasting a letter followed by a search gives an odd result (VIB-861)

Other[Bookmark] Improve bookmark/speed dial shortcut UI (VIB-839)

[Bookmark] Improve Saving current URL as a bookmark/speed dial shortcut (VIB-839)

[Home Screen] Implement two more menu on Home Screen Shortcut (VIB-899)

[Search] Pasting a letter followed by a search gives an unexpected results (VIB-861)

[Settings] Add Direct Match Prioritization under Address Bar setting (VIB-923)

[Start Page] Add a new wallpaper (VIB-920)

[Sync] Typing the wrong pass keeps the spinner spinning in the login (VIB-842)

[UI] Home button flick on restart of browser (VIB-908)

[UI] Save passwords dialog goes below address bar when in bottom (VIB-911)

[View] Make browser content area respect safe area insets (VIB-921)

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Here’s what’s new:

New Settings & Customization OptionsEver accidentally closed a tab? Now you can choose whether to display the Undo message when closing tabs, putting full control in your hands. We’re also introducing a combined dialog for Site Preferences and Tracker Blocker settings, making it faster and easier to see and adjust privacy options and permissions in one place.

Instant Sync Across DevicesBeing able to synchronize your browsing data across your devices is not something new to Vivaldi. However, Vivaldi Sync is now picking up pace, quite literally. With instant sync, Vivaldi keeps your browsing experience seamless across all your devices in real time. Start a session on your desktop and pick up right where you left off on your Android device, with no delays or manual syncing needed. This feature ensures that whether you’re using Vivaldi on your computer, tablet, phone, or even your car, your browsing flow is uninterrupted, letting you move between devices as easily as just picking up that other device.

Enhanced Start Page with Top SitesYour Start Page is your command center, so we’ve enhanced it with a new Top Sites section. This feature organizes your frequently visited pages for instant access, keeping everything important to you in one easy-to-navigate place. To enable Top Sites, go to Settings-Start Page – Show Top Sites, and it will appear as a first item in the Groups on the Start Page.

All-New Tab Stack PaneWith 7.0 we are introducing a new way for you to view your Tab Stacks. When you group tabs together you will see the Tab Stacks as a separate item in the Tab Switcher. You can easily switch between the stacks with this organized view, perfect for users who manage multiple tasks or projects at once.

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Download or update now!PS! If you haven’t checked out Vivaldi for desktop yet, you’re in for even more shiny newness! Vivaldi 7.0 for desktop brings a fully redesigned user interface with floating tabs, sleek new icons, and the powerful new Dashboard: a customizable control center for managing everything from Mail to Feeds. With the latest updates for both desktop and Android, Vivaldi is now even better at giving you a seamless, personalized browsing experience across all your devices.

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Changelog Vivaldi 6.9 to Vivaldi 7.0[New] Add direct match support for address bar (VB-107114)

[New] Autocomplete on bookmark title in address bar (VB-110000)

[New] Introduce tab stack pane (VAB-10172)

[New] Top sites on start page (VAB-948)

[New][Settings] Create a new setting to show/hide the Undo message when closing tabs (VAB-10060)

[New][Sync] Enable new and faster Sync method (VB-109559)

[New][UI] Combine Site Prefs and Tracker blocker dialog (VAB-9022)

Settings[Settings] Closing search in settings always shows main settings (VAB-9840)

[Settings] Fixed status bar visibility setting summary placement (VAB-9957)

[Settings] New setting for Direct Match prioritization (VAB-10249)

[Settings] Removed Default browser switch from general section in settings.(VAB-9992)

[Settings] Share feedback removed from About Vivaldi category, and About Vivaldi category moved one level up (VAB-10239)

Start Page[Start page] Adding a new group should open said group (VAB-9377)

[Start Page] Add a new wallpaper (VAB-10253)

[Start page] Avoid scaling wallpaper if not needed (VAB-10223)

[Start page] Double clicking add speed dial opens two new speed dial sheets (VAB-10119)

[Start page] Keyboard does not appear when adding a new group (VAB-10105)

[Start page] New Group illustration cropped on folded foldable and button out of view in landscape folded (VAB-10117)

Tabs[Tabs] Closed tabs list doesn’t update after reopening a tab from it (VAB-10007)

[Tabs] Rename ‘Remove from Toolbar’ in the group tab context menu (VAB-10104)

[Tabs] Selecting tabs in the Tab Switcher moves the Tab Switcher menu to the top (VAB-9924)

[Tabs] Switching tabs by swiping doesn’t bring tabs on the tab bar into view(VAB-10236)

Tab Switcher [Tab switcher] Animate the status bar and navigation bar when using the tab switcher (VAB-10218)

[Tab Switcher] Add stacks counter and 3 dot menu to Tab Stacks pane title (VAB-10280)

[Tab switcher] Counter for tabs in the tab stacks pane (VAB-10232)

[Tab switcher] Reintroduce top toolbar in the tab switcher (VAB-9879)

[Tab Switcher] When closing the last private tab the normal tab pane should be focused (VAB-10191)

UI[UI] A minor artifact in the blocker counter (VAB-10154)

[UI] Adjust margin for speed dials in list view (VAB-10215)

[UI] Address Bar Misaligned when Offline (VAB-8733)

[UI] Extra space in Recent Tabs (VAB-9753)

[UI] Icons are not aligned in site pref dialog (VAB-10153)

[UI] Improve tab switcher open close animation (VAB-10131)

[UI] Incorrect color for icons on start page (VAB-10123)

[UI] Incorrect padding for URL field (VAB-10266)

[UI] Pixelated images in History panel (VAB-10068)

[UI] Remove Tracker and Ad Blocker from custom toolbar shortcut options (VAB-10166)

[UI] Search field in Settings occupied too much space in landscape (VAB-9740)

[UI] Subtitle description is cut off in site pref dialog (VAB-10227)

[UI] Tab stack bar wrong colour when tab bar disabled and on bottom (VAB-9857)

[UI] Translate bar should show at bottom (VAB-10260)

Other[Address bar][Search] Clicking ‘X’ should clear the non-default search engine (VAB-9880)

[Address bar] Pasting a letter followed by a search gives and odd result (VAB-9878)

[Bookmarks] UI issues with bookmark and Speed Dial edit dialog (VAB-8778)

[Tablet] Icon at the right edge of the address field is cropped (VAB-9776)

Upgraded Chromium to 130.0.6723.96

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The following improvements were made since the initial 7.0 stable release:

[Chromium] Upgraded to 130.0.6723.96 (CVE-2024-10487, CVE-2024-10488)
[Crash] With Trash in Sessions Panel (VB-110788)
[Feeds][macOS] Can’t rename top-level feed (VB-110618)
[Keyboard] Focus Next/Prev pane no longer focusing tab bar (VB-110468)
[Media] Full screen videos now have single white pixel line at bottom (VB-107988)
[Tabs] Accordion tabs don’t display correctly on the left/right tab bar (VB-110901)
[Tabs] Thumbnails of pinned tabs appear at bottom of window and block interaction (VB-109573)
[Tabs][Workspaces][Settings] Open tab as “Tab Stack with Related Tab” not working with workspace rules (VB-110690)
[Themes] Default workspace icon does not display correctly everywhere (VB-110611)

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[Tab Switcher] Add stacks counter and 3 dot menu to Tab Stacks pane title (VAB-10280)
[Start page] Avoid scaling wallpaper if not needed (VAB-10223)
[UI] Incorrect padding for URL field (VAB-10266)
[Crash] Crash when re-enabling ‘Enable Direct Match’ (VAB-10284)

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Changelog* [New][Onboarding] Enable import of open tabs (VB-108222) * [Crash] With Trash in Sessions Panel (VB-110788) * [Dashboard][Tasks] Missing icon in “Add Task” button (VB-110803) * [Downloads] Filename hides underscores (VB-109607) * [Feeds][macOS] Can’t rename top-level feed (VB-110618) * [Keyboard] Focus Next/Prev pane no longer focusing tab bar (VB-110468) * [Mail] Delete modal for multiple accounts when only one account is configured (VB-107826) * [Mail] Height of quick reply changes while going though messages (VB-109853) * [Mail] Middle clicking a mail should open it in a new tab (VB-76199) * [Mail][Menus] Add “Reconnect To Server” option to the mail panel context menu (VB-110586) * [Media] Full screen videos now have single white pixel line at bottom (VB-107988) * [Menu] Closing tab stack is impossible when pinned tab is active (VB-110638) * [Onboarding] Prompt to Share/Gift Vivaldi (VB-106709) * [Settings] Number 0 in section Third-Party Cookies (VB-105282) * [Settings] Set “Startup with” to “Homepage” and the browser will try to run an external program (VB-110467) * [Spatial Navigation] Does not trigger scrolling when end of viewport is reached (VB-99159) * [Tabs][Settings] Add an option to prevent closing tabs within the pinned tab stack (VB-110499) * [Tabs] Select from tabs inside the stack when closing a tab from inside a stack (VB-109454) * [Tabs] Thumbnails of pinned tabs appear at bottom of window and block interaction (VB-109573) * [Tabs][Workspaces][Settings] Open tab as “Tab Stack with Related Tab” not working with workspace rules (VB-110690) * [Themes] Default workspace icon does not display correctly everywhere (VB-110611) * [Trash] Exclude start-pages from trash bin: partial fix (VB-110606) * [Window management] Open new window from private window opens two windows (VB-101823) * [Workspaces] Dragging last tab out of workspace creates inactive replacement tab (VB-110299) * [[macOS][Tabs] Tabs within workspaces are duplicated on restart (VB-110134) * [macOS] WebShare API doesn’t work (VB-110626)

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ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the fourth 6.9 stable, minor update:

[Bookmarks] Updated various default bookmarks
[Password] [Autofill] Password field doesn’t trigger external password manager (VAB-9341)
[Settings] ‘Allow Background Audio Playback’ setting does not remain persistent (VAB-9875)
Upgraded to128.0.6613.180

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Today’s snapshot has a lot to unpack and digest! Let’s dive right into it.

Oh no, a design refresh!As much as we would like to think so, software design is never truly timeless, and there is never a good time to do a redesign. Still, there is such a thing as design debt, and it has to be maintained.

At Vivaldi, we’re always evolving, with weekly updates and new features added constantly. While this incremental approach drives innovation, it can also challenge the original design, making new features feel out of place. To keep everything in harmony, we regularly step back to rethink and rebalance, ensuring that the browser remains as cohesive as it is powerful.

With this snapshot, we are introducing a more spacious interface, accompanied by a new icon set and background images. We have tuned and refined the entire surface of the browser.

Obviously this is Vivaldi, so you can still choose to keep things exactly how they were before, with the compact mode. All we ask is that you give it some time and we’re hoping you will love this new look as much as we do!

A spacious and refreshed UI, with new icons and background images.With the updated design, tabs are now floating. This opens up possibilities like this completely rounded tab shape, which was not previously possible. Our new icon set also relies more on duo-tones, and not just a single stroke, adding more depth. Keen viewers will also notice this new set is slightly thinner than the previous one, allowing for a bit more detail.

You can find the new UI density setting under “Settings → Appearance → User Interface Density.” Play around in the theme editor to find a look and suits you!

P.S.: Some of the old bundled themes were retired in this release. You can download them and many more from Vivaldi Themes. The retired themes were 6.7 Default (Classic), Human, Blueprint, and Hot Pink.

But there is more …I told you we have a lot today. We’re introducing a big new feature called the Dashboard.

Vivaldi is a full suite of tools, and the Dashboard is at the heart of this. The idea is to let you get an overview of everything happening right now, in one place. To begin with, you have 11 widgets to choose from. Build it just how you want, selecting the widgets that make sense for you. The Dashboard really shines if you are using our built in Mail, Calendar and Feed reader.

The new configurable Dashboard gives you updates from Vivaldi Mail and Calendar at a glance.To enable the new Dashboard (experiment), type vivaldi://experiments into the address field, and enable the new “Start Page Dashboard” setting. Restart the browser. You will then find the Dashboard in the top navigation bar on the Start Page. Experimental features are subject to change, unexpected behavior, and other issues. Disable the experiment and let us know if you run into trouble!

Changelog* [New] New theme and icon set (VB-108210) * [New][Settings] New UI Density setting (Regular or Compact) (VB-108033) * [New][Start Page] New Dashboard feature (Experimental) ✨ (VB-29645) * [New][Sync] Enable new and faster Sync method (VB-109559) * [New][Sync][Panels] Sync Web Panels (VB-106189) * [New][Feeds] Manage feed subscriptions in folders 📂 (VB-89833) * [New][Mail] Show “Jump to most recent message” button in message lists (VB-99585) * [New][Mail] Offer to quickly change ‘Reply’ to ‘Reply All’ (VB-108107) * [Calendar][Panel] Doesn’t render event description HTML correctly (VB-109299) * [Calendar][Settings] Color picker should not auto close (VB-109665) * [Chromium] Upgraded to 130.0.6723.26 * [Crash][Address bar] When clicking the lock (VB-109908) * [Crash][Menu][Windows][Linux] Ensure menu elements use valid id range (VB-109421) * [Developer Tools] The mouse becomes erratic when viewing mobile layout (VB-109012) * [Extensions] Data on the extension icons in the toolbar is not displayed correctly (VB-109023) * [Extensions] Unable to unhide extensions if a hidden extension was deleted (VB-108986) * [History] Not displayed in full (VB-109846) * [History] Today’s item goes out of sync after removing visit (VB-109368) * [Keyboard][Tabs] Rename Tab shortcut doesn’t work (VB-109611) * [Mail] Both ‘Start date’ and ‘End date’ have ‘After’ as tooltip (VB-104378) * [Mail] Expand and queued icons get separate line horizontal view in mail list (VB-109761) * [Mail] Formatted e-mail printing with selected headers (VB-44458) * [Mail] Move message context menu has multiple items per target folder (VB-108211) * [Mail] Put message preview in different line than subject in horizontal/vertical-wide view (VB-109404) * [Mail] Quick Reply Editor blinks when going from one message to another (VB-109461) * [Mail] Show full email address in tooltips for message list (VB-109743) * [Mail] Tooltip wrong for messages in list in Sent/Outbox/Drafts (VB-109742) * [Settings] Deleting a website permission scrolls back to top of list (VB-108819) * [Tabs] Expand tab click target zone to edge of screen (VB-108843) * [Tabs] The New Tab Position setting is not respected in some cases (VB-109591) * [Vivaldia][Bookmarks] Games bookmark doubled after the latest update (VB-109862) * [Window management] Creating a new maximized window starts in restored-state before being maximized (VB-109884) * [Windows][Downloads] Change drag-and-drop behavior from Copy to Move files (VB-109546)

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[Bookmarks] Updated various default bookmarks
[Developer Tools] The mouse goes crazy after the mobile layout enabled (VB-109012)
[Chromium] Upgraded to 128.0.6613.180

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In this podcast series, Bruce interviews people from across different communities and industries who, in their own way, are fighting for a better web. In this second episode, Bruce chats with John Ozbay, founder of Cryptee, a privacy-preserving photo and notes Progressive Web App from Estonia. They discuss how he keeps the platform insulated from Big Tech, and how, when Apple tried to remove Progressive Web Apps across the EU with three weeks’ notice, he fought to save his company, employees, and customers—eventually going to Brussels and questioning Apple’s lawyers in the EU. They also talk about the piano he built.

TranscriptBruce: Hi everybody, I’m Bruce Lawson from Vivaldi and this is the For a Better Web podcast,

in which I interview people who in their own communities and in their own way are fighting

for a better web. And today’s victim, sorry, guest is all the way from sunny Tallinn, Estonia,

and it’s John Ozbay, who is the proprietor, founder, grand vizier of Cryptee. The link will be

in the show notes, but John, can you briefly tell us what Cryptee is for those who don’t know?

John: Hi, of course, first it’s really good to be here and thank you for having me. And Cryptee is a private,

encrypted and safe place to store your documents and photos online. It’s not the most practical place,

but it is the secure safest and nicest place where it can be, as far as I can think of it at least.

And Cryptee is for journalists, photo reporters, peace workers, psychotherapists, sex workers,

lawyers, people who have a greater need for privacy and security for their documents and

photos online. And yeah, that’s in a nutshell.

Bruce: Cool. And it’s based in Estonia. That is correct.

John: Yes, we’re based out of Estonia, and we’re now looking into potentially expanding to Finland.

Bruce: Are you from Estonia or is there a particular reason why you’ve chosen to be based there?

John: I used to live in New York when I was about to start Cryptee. And I started looking into the

laws around the world and what would be the most geopolitically favorable place to start a company

like Cryptee, where the laws don’t require us to do anything we don’t want to do without users’

data, with their privacy. And I realize that Estonia is one of the nicest places to start a company

like Cryptee because they have great press freedom. They have great data privacy laws. They’ve suffered

greatly in the hands of Russian cyberattacks in the past. And they have sort of built their

infrastructure and their laws around this to ensure that encryption is respected and users’

data and privacy is respected. So it felt like the right place to do something like this. And I

eventually moved to Estonia and started Cryptee as a result of it. So I’m not from here, but I’m

loving it here.

Bruce: How many people is Cryptee, if you don’t mind me asking?

John: Of course. So basically, we are

about nine people, depending on how you count. And we have freelancers and support team members who

hop on and off when we have busier months, basically. But otherwise, our core team is

seven. So two coders, two testers, two UX and support and myself.

Bruce: And how many people are users or do you even know?

John: So we can’t really track our active users, so to speak, because we don’t

track activity. I’m guessing it’s the same with Vivaldi and many other privacy-respecting

organizations in that we’re not interested in it. And we don’t want to know how many people are using

our products. So for us, it’s like we’re happy as it is. We don’t need to know your activity. We

don’t need to track you, what you do on the platform. And we’re particularly specific about how

we allow users to sign up to the platform, too. You don’t need an email. You can just sign up

with a username if you want to. And you can maintain more anonymity and privacy that way,

if you wish. So it’s also free. You can use it without having to pay for it as well for a small

storage, if you’re okay with that. So yeah.

Bruce: So I guess that’s my next question. As you said,

it’s also free. But nine people eating elaborate vegan dishes in Estonia on a Saturday, presumably

isn’t cheap. So how do you make the money ads or?

John: None of that. So basically, we are a very basic

subscription business. In essence, what we do is we (sorry, by the way, my phone was just not on me).

So we’re a very basic subscription business. We are basically charging for storage, if that

makes sense. If you wish to store more, then you have to pay more. And long story short, you can

simply just pay for more storage and pay for our bills. And we will keep serving you forever.

And that’s the short version of it.

The long version of it is we also have a secondary arm

of our business that’s slowly growing nowadays, which is everything we learn from Cryptee, the

fending Cryptee from nation state actors to other cyber actors. We try to teach other companies and

consult them in how they can improve their security. So that’s our secondary arm. Now we started doing

as much security consultancy as we can, to help other organizations get their security right.

And that’s been proven to be quite successful so far. So it’s sort of like going hand in hand

nowadays, but it’s mostly subscriptions.

Bruce: Cool. I’m going to come back to the

state actors, et cetera, in a bit. But for viewers and listeners, by the way, I’ve met John online

about, I guess, nine months ago in connection with Cryptee, but I haven’t really explored what

Cryptee is, particularly because John and I have spoken mostly about music because

not only is he a massive nerd on the internet, he’s a massive nerd on the keyboard. And we’ll

come back to that because I want to talk about it because it’s my podcast and who’s going to stop me.

And also, I don’t believe that people fight for a better web in just isolation of their

real personal lives or all things are…

Was it not Freud or Bertrand Russell who said all things

are inter-twangled?

So I am going to ask you personal questions about the music. But I want to

drill down more into Cryptee, because this is now the limit of my knowledge. But aren’t there a

million apps on the App Store or the Play Store that basically allow me to store photos and documents

what’s different?

John: So basically, in a nutshell, I wanted something that’s encrypted and that doesn’t

have metrics and trackers and pollution and apps that are designed to get you addicted, so to speak.

None of that stuff. I wanted a safe place, that’s calm and quiet, where none of the bad stuff is

there, and some place where you can just say it feels safe and secure. That’s sort of like the gist of

it.

And the way I see nowadays, there are a lot of companies bidding on our data and we have almost

no space left online to call our own, if this makes sense. I kind of miss the old version of the

internet. And so I started it just to sort of address this and scratch my own itch, so to speak.

And I wanted an alternative for myself and for people who wish to write documents and store photos

in high-risk situations – like war photographers, or journalists writing about big tech who don’t

want to use apps by big tech, for example.

And we’re proudly 100% bootstrapped and open-source

and sustainable and more than profitable and don’t have any investors and venture capital or

any external funding. So we only answer to our users and I don’t know, we don’t need to cut corners

or sacrifice our users’ privacy or good design, if that makes sense.

So in short, I couldn’t find anything that sort of to check all those boxes. And I thought that, okay, we have the luxury now

to take our time to get it all right because of our business structure, because of our software

structure of the team and everything. And we don’t have to keep chasing unattainable, I don’t know,

ever-increasing growth, so to speak, like other companies do. We can afford to be slow and we

can do it right. And so that was what got me to thinking, okay, maybe I should do this. It feels

like silly to start another writing app or a photo storage service, but it felt like there was a need

for it based on these parameters at the very least.

Bruce: So sort of move slowly and mend things approach to development.

John: Correct. And I mean, I’m talking about all these, you know, high-risk

scenarios and high-risk users, but I also like to think of Cryptee, like it’s for everyone at the

end of the day, right? Anyone can use it the right notes or store their photos. I like to think of

Cryptee kind of like the equivalent of a metal-heavy pin code safe box online. Like you wouldn’t keep your

favorite daily used coffee mug in your safe box at home. And it would be impractical if you had to

just kind of, you know, tap the pin code every time you needed to drink coffee. But also, it wouldn’t

be safe if you had to open it five times a day. It’s not like that useful anymore. And you probably

want to keep it in your kitchen cabinet where you can easily access it. But you also wouldn’t want to

keep your passport or your private photos in your kitchen cabinet in contrast. So it wouldn’t be the

safest place nor the most private place. So I thought, okay, why doesn’t the internet have a place

like this? And I thought maybe Cryptee is kind of like a safe box, but online where you can keep

your stuff safe, private, and away from Big Tech’s grips, so to speak.

Bruce: So people’s data is hosted by Cryptee in Estonia, yup?

John: We have data centers across Europe. It’s not only in Estonia, but it is hosted by us, correct.

Bruce: So you’ve got European data protection laws, which are

certainly more stringent than some other territories where our users might be.

John: But most importantly, our users hold the keys themselves. And because their data is encrypted in their browser

on their device before it is uploaded to Cryptee, we actually have no way or mathematical means of

even being able to open and take a look at their data.

So even if a European country said, “hey, we need you to give us access to this user’s data”,

we physically, mathematically wouldn’t be able to

do that because we don’t have their keys and their data is encrypted and they hold the keys, the users.

And so we wouldn’t be able to do that even if we wanted to.

Bruce: Maybe I misheard, but you said the data is captured through people’s browsers. So this is

web rather than an app on the app store or the play store?

John: It is web indeed. Cryptee is a Progressive Web App,

which means for the audience members who may not know what it is, it is essentially a web app

that acts almost sort of like an app you would install on your phone. It has, in my personal

opinion, a lot more cheaper powers than other apps you would download from the stores, but it is

essentially an app that is distributed by means of the web or through the web. And I love that it

is web based. It saves us so much time and money. And there are many reasons, I don’t know if you

will like, I can dive deeper into it right now, but I personally think web is an amazing distribution

platform focused on privacy and security, especially a perfect fit for a platform like Cryptee.

And first reason, I think, is that anyone can right click and take a look at our code and our

network activity and verify our security and privacy promises. Unlike native apps, which you

would, let’s say, download from a store, you actually have no way of looking at the code or

what it’s doing, and you can’t really look into the guts of the app and understand what it’s

actually doing with your data. Whereas with the web, you can do that. And that’s a big plus for a

company like Cryptee. And web is great because it allows installing Cryptee on all your devices

independently from the app stores. And you don’t have to depend on a monopolistic company like

Apple or Google. And I know that’s a whole can of worms, but in short, I think this has a very

specific benefit to us, which is Apple’s and Google’s app stores are centralized stores run by two,

perhaps the biggest monopolies in tech, dictating app developers to obey by incredibly unfair rules

that only benefit Apple or Google and be it their 30% tax or their restrictions.

So it’s not great for a company that’s striving to do good by their users with security and privacy.

And for example, app stores can and often do censor or remove apps on behalf of foreign governments.

Say, for example, at some point, Apple removed the Quartz News app from the Chinese app store

over its Hong Kong coverage. And if we were on the app store and some of the journalists or

reporters were using Cryptee, suddenly they would lose access to all their data. And that wouldn’t

be great. Internet, on the other hand, is open, free and decentralized and no third party monopolistic

company can casually decide to shut another company down. Basically, it’s huge. And another benefit

is speed. App stores can and often delay, postpone or hold back or sometimes downright disallow

updates. And who knows what they want to do. And firstly, in the security and privacy industry,

if you think about it, every minute counts and we need to be able to push updates really fast.

If we need to fix something, it has to go out now. So we can’t depend on app stores to move as

fast as we do. Right now, they’re very slow. Sometimes it can take up to days. So that’s

not great. And there’s the app store tax, which is 30%. And it’s just horrible. And as you know,

also, I’ve been a big fan of distributing everything through the web and not having to pay

my 30% to Apple. And I’ve been very vocal about it. And app stores mandate that we use their

payment system and take 30%. But there’s also a separate aspect to this, right, which is,

from a perspective of privacy and security, why should Apple need to know who my customers are?

We’re not a big fan of Apple or Google’s monopoly on payments processing in the first place. I

don’t like that they know. I would prefer to work with a company that I personally choose to

trust versus these companies. And there’s the other element, which is deniability. If you get the app

from, say, the App Store, it leaves a trace of evidence on your app downloads. It appears in

your download history, and you have no way of getting rid of that. And as a company advocating

for privacy or deniability, it’s important that you could hide that you use Cryptee if you wish.

And we have specific features built for this in other aspects of the platform,

like you can hide your documents, you can hide your albums, etc. And, you know,

practicality and cost is a whole different thing where if we were to develop

native apps, we would have to hire five more developers to create these apps for Mac and

Windows and iOS and Android and Linux separately. And it will cost us five times more than necessary.

Whereas with web, we can just develop it once. And it’s on all platforms and it runs just as well.

And why waste time and money, you know, and give these companies all 30% and unnecessary amounts

of money. And I like the joke about this: in the Nordics, you know, our taxes are quite high and

we live very well as a result of it. And even here, you know, when we pay, I don’t know, a 25%

tax or -let’s say 25% tax as an average of the Nordic countries- that gets you amazing roads and

clean water and great military and defense and public transport and free education and free

healthcare and all those things. Why should I pay Apple more than that 25% which could somehow

afford to get me all these things. But Apple’s like, no, we want 30% because your app is on this

fucking store. So it’s like, it kind of doesn’t check out. The math: it’s not right. And as far as

I’m concerned, it’s better for us to be on the web. So we can serve our users better and cater to

the right people better.

Bruce: It sounds I mean, obviously, from what you’ve said, it’s better for your users

because you can verify the source code. It’s not there’s no gatekeeper. I don’t mean that in the

legal sense that the EU is using at the moment, but you don’t have to ask anybody permission

to distribute this thing. You’re not beholden to their willingness to put an update in your

store. But you know, you are a businessman for those people who are listening

rather than seeing he is sitting here in a massive top hat, smoking a gigantic guitar (guitat?!)

gigantic cigar wearing a mink coat. He’s not! he’s a normal guy. But you’re a businessman.

You’re a business person and you have nine co-workers and they’ve got a week. You don’t want

to have to give some of that money to a third party who are arguably contributing very little.

And yeah, if you know HTML, CSS and bit of JavaScript are proven mature technologies.

Whereas I don’t even know what you write Android apps in Java, isn’t it? But yeah, if you had to

learn loads of other technologies, and buy SDKs or developer licenses, presumably you couldn’t do it

with the relatively small staff.

John: Absolutely. Absolutely. And it’s that plus the amount of

knowledge you would have to accumulate to be able to make sure those apps work exactly as smoothly

and beautifully as you would imagine is significantly greater too. If you want to hire someone to

create a bus ticket app for you, it’s easy. But if you want to hire someone who can do a great job

at maintaining the user data and privacy, and understands the concepts of enCryptee on and knows

how to utilize enCryptee on in the correct way, and knows how to maintain a level of security and

baseline of users integrity, so to speak. That’s a lot more costly if you want to hire these experts

in different platforms and a lot more difficult because these people are not everywhere. It’s

not as easy to hire them. But web is a lot easier because a lot of this stuff is abstracted

down for us to be able to use a lot easier, and we can find experts in this topic a lot easier because

thankfully the web has been around much longer than these platforms have been around, and

it’s a lot easier to build for it. And for us, it’s also very important that what we build is

open-source and easily readable and understandable. And one part of that means our code needs to be

so simple and easy to read that nobody should struggle to understand how certain things work.

So we don’t use any third party frameworks or libraries. I often get criticized for this.

They’re like, how come you don’t use React or Angular or whatever.

Bruce: hang on, you get criticized for not using these?

John: Oddly enough. Yes. Everyone thinks like it’s the single greatest and whatever

thing. I’m sure Alex Russell would have something to say about people using React or whatnot. But

it’s one of those things where it’s really important to me that we use just pure HTML CSS

JavaScript with as little third party libraries and as little additional things as possible. And

the stuff that we use externally are either things like encryption libraries, or things that helped

us work with better image formats and convert images, etc. So we don’t have to rewrite the thing

and reinvent the veal, so to speak. But aside from that, we’re pretty much using pure JavaScript.

And we have a PDF viewer, for example, that is also open-source that we use. It’s a library that

we utilize and stuff like this. It’s stuff that we don’t want to build ourselves, basically,

but not frameworks or external tools to write the whole platform in the first place.

Bruce: It’s kind of the purpose of open-source. It’s what Vivaldi uses a lot of open source stuff for;

why would you reinvent transcoding from AVIF to PNG if somebody’s already done it and it’s running

in empty billion different places and has been for decades, and it’s there for use? You’re going

to use that.

John: Exactly. Makes sense.

Bruce: I want to go back to –and forgive us listeners, viewers, if this is

too techie for you, or not techie enough. So a PWA, a web app, is effectively, or it is,

a website built on HTML and CSS, potentially some JavaScript, potentially some SVG for images,

but not required. And on any device, it’s going to function as a website, but it has some extra

information called a manifest, whereby on most operating systems, that will be saved to the

home screen with the icon of Cryptee. It can be tickled into life with your magic digit,

just like a native single-platform app. And effectively, it can do everything that’s a

native single-platform app can do, except on one particular platform. And this is how John and I

met folks, because before I joined Vivaldi (and still continuing) I was doing a lot of work

telling regulators and other interested parties about how Apple were not allowing

Progressive Web Apps, which in their ecosystem are called Home Screen Apps,

they weren’t allowing them to have the same parity, the same access to device features as

they allow their own native stuff. Apple and the EU (we were advising the EU, we’re obviously not

making the rules in Open Web Advocacy). Apple decided to unilaterally withdraw any kind of home

screen apps within the EU, arguably, in order to prevent them having to allow other web browsers,

other web rendering engines access. And I met John, because the organization Open Web Advocacy

noted this, we thought it was a bug in a Safari iOS 17 beta. It turned out not to be a bug. And we

asked business owners in the EU to write to the Commission and explain why this was A Bad Thing

(with capital letters TM). And John was somebody who contacted us and wrote very nicely to the

EU and explained, so John, if you have put your soapbox back under your desk, perhaps bring it

back out again, stand on it. And I’d like to know the effect that what, maybe talk us through what

Apple were trying to do, the effect of that on Cryptee, because this is what got you into

campaigning and advocacy, was this is hurting my business and my users, and then you realize

what’s hurting everybody. And explain what you did, because I’ve done a very clumsy setup in

telling both me and you what–

John: You did great.

Bruce: — what you and I already know.

John: You did great. Back in February, I believe,

Apple announced that they’re just casually going to end support for Progressive Web Apps on iOS

for rather bullshit excuse and reason to say, hey, we would like to comply with the EU law.

And as a result of it, we need to allow third-party browser engines to our platform. But if we do

that, we cannot allow Progressive Web Apps on iOS. And needless to say, that was bullshit. And both

myself and I think other companies like other European companies and also other organizations

in Europe like Open Web Advocacy and EDRi and others, they started calling out Apple on this

completely bullshit argument that they were trying to make. And essentially, my business was on the

line in that I realized, OK, well, if they do this, all of our users who are on iOS and iPads,

they probably will just stop using us, because they’re going to be like, well, if I want to

have my notes and access it on my phone, it doesn’t matter if I can access them only on my desktop.

It’s going to suck if I can’t use them on my phone. And we realize it’s not just about iOS.

It’s also about, well, if you’re a platform and you don’t exist on all devices, even an Android user

might be like, well, what if I want to someday switch to iPhone? I don’t want to sign up to this

platform. Maybe I won’t be able to move over to another device as a result of this. So we thought,

OK, well, this is bad. And it’s also unfair in many, many different ways. And it was just one week

of notice or two weeks of notice. It’s not even enough time for companies to do anything meaningful

about it. So I started reaching out to organizations who could potentially help this, like Open Web

Advocacy, which is how we met. And I was like, hey, well, here’s the situation that I’m facing

right now. In a few weeks, once Apple releases this new operating system update that removes

Progressive Web Apps, what’s going to happen is our users will be directly impacted and perhaps

in the worst possible ways.

Bruce: Can I just ask a question here?

John: Of course.

Bruce: You said that our users won’t be able to use Cryptee. But from memory in February, Apple said,

these things will still open, but they’ll open as a tab in Safari rather than appearing as a full

screen app. I mean, you’re preaching to the converted. But why is that a terrible thing?

It’s not like you can’t use Cryptee. It’s just going to be in Safari. What’s wrong with that?

John: There are aspects to this that it’s almost equivalent of not being able to use Cryptee ,

but there are a few features that Apple intentionally gates behind installed applications.

One of such features is notifications. One of their rules was that if your app is installed,

you can, if your Progressive Web App is installed, then you can send and display

notifications to your users. If your Progressive Web App is not installed, and if it runs only

in a browser tab, then you can’t display notifications. In effect, that’s one of the

reasons that was a deal breaker. But there’s a much more critical one that was not talked about as

often in the media or including in the European Commission for that matter, which is Apple: have

this policy that said, if you visit a website inside Safari, then it has seven days of data

retention. After seven days, all the data that you store is wiped if you don’t use the web app

again. Whereas if you install a web app as a Progressive Web App (as Apple calls them,

Home Screen Apps) then these apps had the ability to store data forever. So it’s like any other app,

you can save something and it stays on your phone. It’s not just casually wiped. So the problem that

we had with Apple was not exactly that notifications are going to be gone and whatever like that we

could work around. That’s another problem. But the fact that users’ data was going to be gone,

as soon as Cryptee would launch inside the browser tab, that would essentially mean

Apple wipes all of the users’ data that’s stored in the Progressive Web App,

which is sandboxed and isolated from what the browser stores for the same app. So if you access

Cryptee in the browser and if you access Cryptee in the Progressive Web App, they share different

storage spaces and they do not communicate with each other and you can’t port your users’

data from the installed application to the web browser version.

Bruce: Stupid question here. Earlier you said that the users’ data is stored on Cryptee ‘s servers in the EU.

So what is it about the usecase of Cryptee or Cryptee users that makes stuff stored on the device so important?

John: Absolutely. This is a great question actually. So Cryptee also works offline. So for example,

if you’re on the field, if you’re a photojournalist, and this was one of the real scenarios that we

experienced with one of our users who told us perhaps months before February that he is a

photojournalist, he’s going to be in Ukraine and documenting the war. And he basically isn’t online

all the time. He’s at the front line and he won’t be able to access the internet to sync his notes

and photos on Cryptee to the servers, which means all that data is actually stored in Cryptee’s app.

So as a photojournalist, the first thing you want to do, especially if you’re covering a war by an

aggressive nation state like Russia, is you probably want to keep your phone up to date so that you

don’t get hacked. So if you receive an update, it would be a very easy button to click to say,

hey, I want to update my iPhone. But if you do that without knowing, because Apple did not want

to let any of the users know that they’re axing all their web apps, you would lose your weeks and

months of data that you’ve stored inside Cryptee while you were offline documenting your drafts about

the war, documenting the war itself at the photographs. So we were like, okay, well, this is

really bad because there are all these people like this amazing photojournalist who’s at the

front line documenting the war, and they would lose their data if Apple doesn’t allow things to be fixed.

And myself and a bunch of other organizations, we went to European Commission and said, hey,

here’s a real problem for you guys. This is not okay. And here’s the technical facts. Apple can

continue to allow these web apps, though, even though they allow other browser engines. And

along with Open Web Advocacy, we started collecting signatures to write an open letter to Mr. Tim Cook.

And we said, hey, please don’t kill web apps. People need them. There’s hospitals in Europe

that depend on it. There is apps like Cryptee that depend on it. There is transportation,

public transportation ticketing systems that depend on it. And we collected thousands and

thousands of signatures, from industry leaders and other companies and engineers from all the

companies around the world that says this is a bad idea and Apple shouldn’t do it. And somehow,

Apple in 24 hours decided that, oh, actually, we don’t need to kill web apps. It’s totally fine.

We didn’t need to kill web apps after all. And in my personal opinion, that was sort of their

hinting hand at showing, well, it wasn’t actually a technical thing at all to comply, or a regulatory

thing at all to comply with the EU law. It was just a business decision. They realized it is a good

alternative to the app store. And they cannot tax it 30% like they can with all the apps on the

app store. And they just realized they have an opportunity here if they utilize this legal

chain, so to speak, as an excuse to kill web apps, they could suddenly start making more

money from apps in the app store, and cause uncertainty and fear. And that’s sort of the

full story to it. And after Apple backed off, we’re happy that our users are fine. And we

didn’t have to worry about losing our customers. In fact, we’ve been growing rapidly ever since

as a result of our advocacy work. A lot of our customers are very happy that we stood out for

them. And we’ve been defending their rights as well as we can. And yeah.

Bruce: Thinking back to that time, was it only February? Man, it seems like a lifetime ago.

John: February to March, which felt like five years ago now.

Bruce: But yes, because Apple had said, unfortunately, because of the pesky EU

and their regulatory overreach, we’re going to have to

kill these things. And sorry, we didn’t mention anything in all the betas, but it’s going to

happen like a week, seven days a week.

John: I think we had like a week, it was the craziest countdown, as far as I could…

Bruce: And then it turned out that I mean, who knows what happened behind the scenes.

I think we, we opened web advocacy et al. We raised four and a half thousand signatures from

memory. There were MEPs. There were, it was Cryptee, there were oncology, sufferer, cancer

treatment, discussion boards, there were all the kind of long tail businesses that

aren’t sexy. I mean, obviously Cryptee is sexy. But you know, you know, everybody likes to talk

about the, everybody likes to talk about the unicorns and the AI stuff. And a group of mothers

with a Progressive Web App who are organizing car sharing to kindergarten isn’t sexy, but

it’s a vital thing for those people involved. And it ain’t never going to be a native app, because

who’s going to make it? You know, it’s easy to make a web app if you know HTML and CSS.

You need a $99 developer license and a Mac and everything to put something in the app

store. And there was a huge range. There was a coffee, a coffee chain, wasn’t there?

John: Tchibo from Germany, I believe.

Bruce: yeah, turnover billions of euros in hundreds of coffee shops. And they were

using Progressive Web Apps and they wrote to the EU and said, this shouldn’t happen. But who knows,

who knows what happened behind the scenes. But I do note that a journalist asked the EU spokesman,

was this required from Apple, and the EU and it was neither required nor justified.

Which is true and terse, and has a whole world of…

John: …implications.

Bruce: …side-eye going on there. So is it a happy ending now, John? Is everybody able to use Cryptee

on iPad and iPhone in perfect harmony, just like they can on Android and Mac and Windows and Linux?

John: Not exactly. I mean, we’re basically back to where we started, right? They haven’t really

improved anything. We’re still back to where we started, where things were as they were. And

this is to say, Apple’s Progressive Web App implementations, the features that they allow

Progressive Web Apps to use on the iPhone were always significantly behind compared to the rest

of the industry. So it was always lacking features, always behind compared to the other browsers.

And some of these are very critical features that we could have utilized, that we couldn’t,

and we missed out on business opportunities as a result of it. For example, we’re a note-taking

app or a documents writing app, right? So what if you want to write a task and schedule something

for yourself as a reminder to say, hey, remind me in two weeks to do this task?

Up until last year, I believe notifications were not even possible at all. It wasn’t even on the

table, if I remember correctly. I think it was either last year or the year before for iOS 16.

Anyhow, Apple basically said Progressive Web Apps or any web app cannot have notifications.

What that meant is that for six, seven years of our existence, we could not build notifications into

our web app, and we could easily build something that’s a good competitor for, say, for example,

Apple reminders. But we can’t because notifications are effectively pay-walled, if we only pay a tax

to Apple. They basically say, hey, you know what? Unless you pay us a tax, you can’t send

notifications. If you don’t have a native app, that’s impossible.

Bruce: The tax that you mentioned there is effectively the effort that you would have to undergo to develop a native app because

on iOS, since dinosaurs are all the earth, you could send notifications from native apps. But

until a year or two ago, you couldn’t do that as a web app.

John: Correct. Even if we packaged our web app as a regular app

and put it on the app store, we would then have to give 30% of our earnings

to Apple just so we could send the notifications as a native app. That’s just odd. It is just not

right. And that’s one example. There are other examples to this where we realized, okay, well,

Apple could really significantly improve things here, but they’re not. And for us, it became very

evident that we need to do as much as we can to push Apple to release more features and enable

other browsers to ship amazing features, and to be able to offer these features on iOS to

Progressive Web Apps. And that’s the story of the gist of it. I mean, it’s basically the lack of

features that in my personal opinion holds iOS progress a web apps and progress a web apps in

general if you want to ship something cross-platform holds back from being able to do all these good things.

Another example off the top of my head is for the longest time, we could not actually do a

lot of background uploads and background encryptionm and stuff like this requires special APIs for

some app to be able to run in the background and we still don’t have this on iOS.

Bruce: Presumably, I’m obviously out of my normal world here, but I imagine that you’re a war photographer.

You’ve got obviously a great deal of raw quality images. You don’t want to see your

app and potentially your phone to freeze up for ages while it’s encrypting it. You rather just

it go on in the background while you…

John: Exactly. In an ideal world that will be perfect. But right now,

we have to tell our users to keep the app open. For the longest time, they also didn’t have an API

that keeps the app awake and the phone awake. So we have to tell our users, hey, you have to fidget

on the screen. Otherwise, your phone might go to sleep because Apple doesn’t want to ship this

feature that keeps your phone awake while an upload is happening. And it’s stuff like this where

we’ve been always working around these issues, one issue at a time, so to speak. I mean, it’s

getting a lot better. Credit where it’s due: I think in the last two years, they’ve improved the

situation. But that improvement is like 1% compared to how much better just it could actually be,

like it is on the other platforms.

Bruce: So this isn’t just a lacking of features available to Progressive Web Apps as a whole.

This is specifically because on iOS, Progressive Web Apps can only open in the rendering engine of Safari.

So you can’t even say to your users on iOS, hey, install Vivaldi and use this and use Cryptee

because Vivaldi is compelled, as is Chrome, as is Firefox, et al.

It’s required by Apple to use the same rendering engine as Safari.

John: Correct. And on our website, actually, in fact, for Desktop, we have a set of instructions that

explain to our users how they can install our PWA so we can help educate our users.

We recommend them to use Vivaldi. It’s actually our top choice. We love Vivaldi. It’s like,

you know, we love you guys. And I use Vivaldi daily. And for me, it’s like one of the best

browsers that there could exist. And I wish Vivaldi could ship its own engine,

ship Chromium or Blink or your feature… Magical engine on iOS. But Apple is sadly

forcing all browsers to use WebKit and its own engine on iOS, which is extremely restrictive.

But, you know, that’s, I think it’s about the change. I’m very optimistic about the way things

are looking right now. At the very least in the EU, we have a law that supports it. And it seems

like other countries around the world are slowly understanding, like Japan and UK and Australia.

And there’s good progress coming up.

Bruce: It sounds to me like, and I’m not trying to blow smoke up your arse here,

But if your users continue to use you when you have to say “remember to fiddle

on the screen so this doesn’t go to sleep, remember to keep your phone on”, your users are

particularly not forgiving of you, but continue to give you the benefit of the doubt because

you’re offering them something really compelling that they can’t…

Either. You don’t have a competitor that offers the same features

or you don’t have a competitor that offers the same features for the same price.

(Obviously, Cryptee is great folks, try it.) But it strikes me that if I’m just

trying to make a rather dull commodity PWA that just happens to compete with a native app because

it’s not native. You know, if my my my coupon scanning PWA or something has all these roadblocks to it,

people are just not going to use it. It’s just going to it’s just not going to be as good an

experience for the end user, which is presumably, if you were a conspiracy theorist, you might think

that’s what Apple wants. But I want to get back to UX because earlier you mentioned the word beauty

in conjunction with web technology a couple of times. Now as you can tell from my shirt and my

general demeanor, I’m a great fan of beauty, but unfortunately incapable of recognizing it.

And you’re a musician as well. And I’ve listened to some of your music and it is beautiful.

It’s super different from what I do, because my stuff is shit. But your stuff is really

John: Give yourself credit, Bruce; Your stuff is great.

Bruce: Aww thanks! Folks, John does sort of modern classical stuff.

Okay, I guess what I’m trying to ask is why are you talking about beauty?

We’re talking about tech. Why are the two things so closely aligned for you, John Ozbay?

Yeah, I think, man, if something isn’t beautiful, if something isn’t intuitive, if something doesn’t

feel right, we don’t use it as often. And if you look at all the products that came out in the last

10 to 20 years, or maybe the earlier years about encryption and security, it used to be this ugly

hacker aesthetic with terminal commands and some text scrolling on the screen. And it’s this

scary aesthetic, so to speak. And nobody would want to use that. I mean, even if you want to stay

secure, if it’s cumbersome, if it’s not beautiful, then you’re not going to use it daily. And if you

don’t use it daily, then a lot of these security benefits just vanish. So I thought, as someone who

is concerned about beauty and aesthetics and pleasantness of things that we use daily,

the design of a product like this is just as important as the tech behind the product,

otherwise no one’s going to want to use these things. And after all, we moved away from,

or we moved on from services like IRCs and alt-chat ICQs and whatnot that were great,

but they’re not the most beautiful platforms. And we moved on to platforms that are just

glowing, colorful and beautiful. So for me, it was basically about bringing two of my worlds together.

Be like, okay, I want this to be pleasant, aesthetically pleasing, usable, and well-designed,

and just not insulting to the eye, so to speak. And I thought it would be a good way to just

put two things together. And Cryptee worked out great in that sense that I can bring two of my

worlds together. And hey, it makes me happy that I’m talking to another company right now who’s

named after a classical musically named company, let’s just say. And it makes me very happy that

I can identify with that a lot. I think it’s very important that companies have that sort of

identity, that we value certain things. And I think if you think about classical music and the

aesthetics that come with classical music, it’s very peculiar. And I tried to bring as much of

that cleanliness, the black and white monochrome aesthetics, what not, into Cryptee as much as I could.

And I’m a bigger fan of making sure that the platform remains that way, than try the polluted

with futures, which was requested by some user who was like, hey, I would really love to add this

one feature that just flashes some confetti on the screen if I finish a task.

It’s a thing to do apps have these like celebratory sounds and confettis now, check your box.

And I’m like, I mean, sure, maybe we could add that. But do we really need to add that?

Bruce: I believe they’re called “delighters” or something.

John: Sure, something that I don’t even know. Like if there’s a specific UX term, but

I didn’t want to keep it that way. I wanted to keep it minimal and beautiful, as much as we can.

Bruce: This has just occurred to me because when I was having a look at the Cryptee website in prep for

this, yes, there’s a very black and white aesthetic. As is a piano keyboard, is that intentional

that you had the same colors as a piano keyboard?

John: It’s semi intentional. And it’s, I wanted it to be as minimal as possible and no flashy colors,

no nothing that distracts you just to keep you in the zone.

And I wanted it to be consistent with the product in the product. I made a very specific design decision.

If you’re using the photos app, all the menus are text based and there are no icons

so that no other image can distract you from the images that you’re looking at. And if you’re using

the documents, then all the menu items are icons so that no other text can distract you from the

text that you’re writing. So I’m trying to essentially keep the user as focused on the stuff

that they’re working on as they can without any other potential distractions. No colors, no graphic

distractions, no pop-up menus that are flying around and doing crazy things. And only time we

utilize color is to increase the accessibility and understandability of the user interface where

if it’s just some bright red, then for those of users who can see the color red, then it’s a good

warning. We also have x information points everywhere. So if you’re color blind, you can still

understand that those warnings are for that. But we tried our best at the very least to use color

only sparingly for alerts and confirmations and whatnot. And otherwise, I wanted the website to

sort of follow the app, and kind of be an extension of it.

I’ve been obsessed with 1930s typography, be it future and how it evolved, so to speak.

And I wanted to just bring a little bit of that

all-timey Swiss poster or international poster design into the website and to the app itself

as much as I could. And so for me, this was sort of like a mishmash of, it was like a good blend

of all those things. And so the black and white aesthetic sort of came along with it as I made

the design a bit more all-timey. It’s like, oh, actually, this does look great if it’s black and white.

A funny little detail about it is that at some point, we had an encryption key screen

where every time you launched the app, you had to type in your encryption key. This was back in

the days where we didn’t want to store the encryption key in the browser and we didn’t have

a good way of retaining it long-term either. And I thought, okay, maybe we should just have a very

attractive screen. If we have to show the screen all the time to our users, it should at least

look really nice. And so I curated these road pictures that basically were like, you’re traveling

through a road. Every time the screen shows up, you see another road, another road, another road.

And it felt like you’re just going through this journey, which then as the aesthetics of the site

evolved turned into black and white pictures and whatnot. And now if you go to the enCryptee on

key screen, we have a hundred all-black and white film grainy taking pictures of roads that basically

take you on this little journey. And it became like this little photo gallery, so to speak,

inside the app next to where you enter your key. Yeah, it’s sort of played along.

It’s like this really interesting design feature now, I think.

Bruce: The first album of yours I listened to is called “Black and White”, isn’t it?

John: That is correct, yes.

Bruce: So obviously, it’s a thing for you. Now, I realize that I’ve used an hour of your time

and that’s an hour you could have spent snorting caviar and firing people as a tycoon.

So I’ve got one last question that I have to ask you.

John: Anything.

Bruce: When I first became aware of you, I didn’t waste my time asking tech questions. I listened to your

album and if I recall, I said, “How on earth or what library is what sample library do you use

where I can actually hear the noise of your fingers, your virtual fingers touching the

virtual keys on your virtual piano keyboard?” And I could hear the sound of the hammer striking

and I thought, “What an amazing sample library this is.” And you told me that it wasn’t a library at all.

It actually built your own piano. Yeah, tell us about building your own piano.

John: If only I could move the camera, I would show you. But basically, during the pandemic, I thought to

myself, “Okay, I’m not touring anymore. I’m not going to be playing around shows in different places

and I don’t have to necessarily have something extremely portable. But it would be great if I

could just build a piano that is so custom-built for the type of music that I want to do that I

could just customize it and pimp the hell out of that piano so it has all these little microphones

and cables running where it needs to run, and sits in this tightly packed box. And I have photos of it

on my website for those who are interested. They can look at it. But I found this

MIDI keyboard that’s built by Dope for this German company. And it looked great in this

travel hard case. And I thought, “Okay, what if I could find the schematics and open this up and

add the microphones or I want to add them?” So all the key sounds and everything that I want to add

is natural. So you can hear me sitting here and breathing here and the chairs making sounds and

you know, my fingers touch the keys and whatnot. It sounds funny, but when it comes along with the

song, I think it goes a very long way. And so I ended up creating this piano that has all the

microphones built in, and everything built in. So as you play, you can physically hear the hammers

hit the, as I hit the keys and you can hear the sounds. And it, I think, added a little bit of

intimacy to the music and the sound so much so that I think it kind of invites the listener into

the room as if you’re sitting here and you can hear how it’s played. You’re there, you’re invited.

I find that a lot of the music nowadays is recorded in this extremely sterile studio environment

where there is no noise, there is no sound. It’s just perfect in every way. But I don’t think music

is that perfect. I think if you’re in the room with the person playing, it’s got more noise to it,

it’s got more sounds to it. And I think it makes a big difference to be able to invite the listener

into the room and say, hey, well, here, listen to this sit next to me. And it adds a bit more

a personal touch to it. And yeah, that’s sort of the backstory to it. And I ended up building it

after pandemic. And now I use it daily. And I suppose like a tour with it now too, because it’s

quite portable actually, you know, not that bad.

Bruce: It’s funny because I noticed that immediately, because I’ve been known to add fret noises to synthesized guitar

John: which I think is awesome.

Bruce: I love it, you know, like, I love the fact that if you listen really hard to the end of the Beatles

singing “Hey Jude”, you can hear Paul McCartney say the F word because he hits the wrong note on the

piano, but they thought, okay, it wasn’t perfect, but it sounded great.

John: And it’s real!

Bruce: And they say that “Heartbreak Hotel”, you can hear Scotty Moore’s footsteps as he walks closer to the

the microphone that was hanging from the ceiling, so he could get more volume. And I love it. And I

think even if you don’t, this is what people tell me visual design is, but I’m completely blind to

that. But you don’t necessarily notice that detail, but that detail contributes to the whole experience

and without it, it would feel not complete– bereft or something. No, absolutely. I mean, maybe you

you could have a piano with delight. So like every time you press particularly hard, it could make

like a fanfare or something equivalent of confetti coming out when you’ve uploaded your 100th photo.

John: Now I have a project idea for this year. I think that would be a great winter project.

Bruce: This is for a better web, not for a considerably uglier web. So we’re not gonna…

John: WebMIDI, is great and Vivaldi has that. So technically, I could build something like that.

Bruce: Oh, dear, I feel like I’ve inadvertently laid down a poisoned gauntlet, to mix my metaphors.

John, thank you so much for your time.

John: Thank you so much for having me, Bruce. It’s a pleasure.

Bruce: I will put all the links in the show notes, listeners/ viewer.

But yeah, that was John. Working, beavering away in Estonia to make sure that people doing

jobs that are absolutely vital can do so without being censored, interfered with

kidnapped or worse. Because presumably some of these people using your stuff,

they’re actually in real jeopardy if their security and privacy were compromised.

John: Yeah, we’re doing our best to keep them safe. And we have features to keep those specific people

as safe and private as we can. Like the deniability features we have, for example,

you can hide a folder or a photo album. And the only way to bring it back is if you type its name.

So if a, let’s just say, abusive third party asks you to reveal what’s on your phone, be like,

“hey, unlock your phone and give it to me”. You can actually give it to them. As long as your

folders are hidden, there is perfect deniability. They can’t see if you have another folder or

an album that’s hidden. And unless you type the name of that folder or the album, they won’t be

able to find that. And so we’re shipping as many deniability features like this as we can to help

people who are in power-asymmetry situations, let’s just say. So if you’re in an abusive

relationship, for example, and you have an abusive partner who wishes to look into your phone,

you can use this feature to hide certain stuff, if you wish to hide certain stuff. And they will

have no way of finding out about at all. with plausible deniability, so to speak. So we have

some features, and we’ve been working closely with human rights organizations and women’s rights

organizations to try to make this as good as we can and as right as we can. And we’re trying our

best. I hope we will succeed.

Bruce: I was going to ask you, actually, because obviously you don’t track what your users do in the app.

But has anybody, as a customer of a told you that they’ve had to use one of these deniability features?

John: They do. In fact, this is one of the greatest joys.

Even if I made zero euros from the service, I would just do it just for these, which is every week or so,

we get an email from someone thanking us for how our service changed their lives, or saved their

lives or got them out of a very disturbing situation, let’s just say. And yeah, ever since,

I don’t know, maybe three or four years ago, once Cryptee became more popular, we’ve been getting

these emails once a week or so, basically, someone’s like, “Hey, I was in a very abusive

marriage. And thanks to Cryptee, I could hype my divorce documents and I could get out of this” or

whatnot. So it makes me very happy and warms my heart that there are a lot of our users who use

these deniability features and reporters who have to travel to difficult countries or nation-states

where they’re trying to document stuff. We had this one photographer who wrote to us that he was

going to South Sudan to document as much as he can, and his devices were inspected at the border

all the time. And oddly enough, they were ripping away his SD cards and not really happy about it,

but he could pass a lot of the stuff through Cryptee, which made me very happy. And being

able to have that deniability, I think, offers these folks a lot of options too. It’s one more tool,

let’s just say, that allows them to do the right thing. And that’s how I like to think about it.

It’s not the tool that solves all problems because after all, they could just break your phone.

It’s a tool that, it’s one more tool, that you can have your at your disposal that

helps you do your job easier, so to speak. More power to your elbow. I think it’s great.

Working for a better web to make a better world.

John: Thank you. We’re trying our best.

Bruce: Anyway, Ozbay, it is now nine minutes past 12 in your time,

so your vegan restaurant is open and you look like you’re wasting away.

So, have a bite on us and thank you so much for joining us.

And thank you everybody for listening or watching, and we’ll be back next month.

Meanwhile, I’ll put all the links that we’ve discussed, including to John’s music, etc., in the show notes.

Do check it out. Thanks, John. Thanks for listening.

John: Thanks so much, Bruce. I appreciate you, man. Thank you.

Bruce: Bye everybody.

John: Bye.

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It’s almost two years since we launched our Vivaldi Social mastodon instance which now has just shy of 56,000 registered users. We started this because we love the idea of a distributed social network based on open standards with no owner, no surveillance capitalism, and no tracking or profiling of users.

On Mastodon, you see a reverse chronological list of posts from people you follow. That’s it. There’s no algorithm or billionaires promoting posts based on their popularity or virality, or whether someone paid to promote them.

Today, Vivaldi is proud to be a launch partner of the Social Web Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the social web. Also known as the “Fediverse”, the social web is a network of independent social platforms connected by the ActivityPub protocol, which became a W3C standard in 2018.

Users on a participating platform can follow their friends or interesting people on any other platform on the network — liking, commenting, sharing and posting together.

The Fediverse reminds us of the early days of the Web. We are competing against silos and corporate interests, using a W3C-based open standard and a distributed solution. It’s great that social networking companies are supporting the Fediverse, and Vivaldi is pleased to support Social Web Foundation so that we can once again have a town square free of algorithms and corporate control.

The foundation’s program will concentrate on:

Educating general and targeted audiences about the social web
Informing policy-makers about issues on the social web
Enhancing and extending the ActivityPub protocol
Building tools and plumbing to make the social web easier and more engaging to use

We’re contributing because we feel that corporations have multimillion dollar marketing budgets, so a decentralised network of networks needs stewards to raise awareness in government, businesses, software vendors and, yes, users.

Vivaldi Social was a natural progression for us, given our existing reliable alternatives to Big Tech — a feature-rich and flexible browser with a built-in mail client, calendar, and feed reader.

Working with social media companies and other tech companies to launch and support the Social Web Foundation is the next step in our fight for a better web.

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ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the initial 6.9 stable release:

[Search] Pasting a letter followed by a search gives an unexpected results (VIB-861)
[Crash] Crash on closing private tab from pull to refresh menu (VIB-867)
[Regression] Autocomplete popup opens when the address bar is auto-focused (VIB-871)
[Regression] Collapsed AB shows the wrong colour for the URL (VIB-863)
Upgraded to 128.0.6613.164

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Vivaldi has always had official rpm and deb unlike many competitors, and Vivaldi was one of the first Linux browsers to actively support Linux on ARM. Adding support for Snap shows our continuing and expanding commitment to Linux.

Why Snap?Linux has always been a diverse ecosystem, with numerous distributions catering to different needs, preferences, and use cases. However, this diversity often comes with the challenge of ensuring software compatibility and ease of installation across various distros. This is where Snap comes in.

Snap is a universal packaging format designed to work across multiple Linux distributions, making it easier for users to install and update applications without worrying about distribution-specific packages. This way, we can ensure that Vivaldi is accessible to a wider audience, no matter what flavor of Linux you’re running.

The Vivaldi Experience on SnapWith Vivaldi for Snap, you can expect the same feature-rich, privacy-focused experience that Vivaldi is known for. This packaging format ensures that Vivaldi runs in a sandboxed environment, providing an extra layer of security and consistency across different distributions.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Powerful and Personal: Vivaldi is built with powerful features and customization at its core. From the moment you install Vivaldi via Snap, you can enjoy our extensive array of customization options, powerful tab management, tracker blocker and ad blocker and built-in services like the Vivaldi Mail client and Calendar, all designed to help you browse your way.
Seamless Updates: With Snap, updates are streamlined and automatically handled by the package managers. This means you’ll always have the latest version of Vivaldi with all the newest features, improvements, and security patches, without needing to manually update your browser.
Cross-Distribution Compatibility: Whether you’re on Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch Linux, or any other distribution that supports Snap, Vivaldi is ready for you. Whichever the distro for you, installation and updating will be smoother than ever before.

Download hereA Note to Our CommunityWe’re incredibly grateful for the support and feedback from our passionate Linux community. Your input has been invaluable in helping us refine Vivaldi, ensuring it meets the needs of power users and casual browsers alike. By offering Vivaldi on Snap, we hope to make it even easier for you to access and enjoy the features you love.

We’re committed to continuous improvement and will keep working to enhance Vivaldi’s performance, security, and feature set on all platforms. We can’t wait to see how you’ll use Vivaldi in your daily browsing, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts on this new packaging option.

We continue to actively investigate and experiment with Flatpak, including making numerous changes to ease integration with this installation format. We are not ready yet but we hope to have an official package in the future.

Thank you for choosing Vivaldi. Together, we’re fighting for a better web.

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Head to the Google Play Store and download the browser.

Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.

Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Enjoy!

ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the second 6.9 stable, minor update:

Upgraded to 128.0.6613.164

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We have now begun publishing our Snapshot stream for the Vivaldi iOS browser.

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Changelog* [New][Settings] Add a setting to preload webpage (VIB-730) * [Address bar] Autocomplete popup opens when the address bar is auto-focused (VIB-871) * [Search] Pasting a letter followed by a search gives an unexpected results (VIB-861)

Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from TestFlight Download iOS snapshot.

Note:The snapshot version can’t be set as default.

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The following improvements were made since the second 6.9 minor update:

[Chromium] Upgraded to 128.0.6613.164
[History] Shows the current day only (VB-109337)
[Linux][Media] Proprietary media does not work out of the box on ARM machines (VB-95209)

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I’ll say up front we are aware of some issues already but rather than dicourage reports that on the face might seem similar (but may not be), we’ll leave this open for you to report any issues you see.

Changelog* [Feeds] Polling is too frequent and can cause issues for website (VB-109418) * [UI] Broken permission requests: rewrite (VB-104861)

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At the heart of every great innovation lies a journey, a journey fueled by curiosity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. For the team at Vivaldi, this journey recently led us to the town of Sindelfingen, just outside of Stuttgart, Germany. This town is home to one of the most iconic automotive brands in the world, Mercedes-Benz.

Our mission: meet up with the Mercedes-Benz team we have worked with over the last year and witness the innovative spirit that drives them firsthand. Obviously, we also wanted to showcase how Vivaldi’s cutting-edge browser technology aligns seamlessly with their vision for the future of automotive excellence, as you’ll be able to see soon.

Guten tag Sindelfingen!Sindelfingen is a smaller German town with about 65.000 inhabitants, in comparison the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen sees roughly 40.000 walk through the gates every day. The plant even has its own fire station with 80 employees.

Renowned worldwide as the birthplace of Mercedes-Benz, this historic town boasts a rich heritage deeply intertwined with automotive innovation. From its humble beginnings as a modest workshop where Karl Benz unveiled the first gasoline-powered automobile, to the sprawling manufacturing facilities that define modern automotive production, Sindelfingen has been a cradle of automotive evolution.

Upon our arrival at the Mercedes-Benz plant, we were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm by their team. Over cups of steaming coffee and spirited discussions, we delved into the intricacies of automotive technology and the evolving landscape of in-car connectivity.

A Perfect Match:One of the highlights of our visit was the opportunity to experience the seamless integration of Vivaldi’s browser technology in Mercedes-Benz vehicles in person, for the first time. With Vivaldi powering the in-car browsing experience, drivers and passengers can enjoy a fast, secure, and highly customizable browsing experience right from the comfort of their car seat.

From streaming their favorite shows or getting some work done by jumping on a private video call or answering personal mail, Vivaldi’s browser empowers Mercedes-Benz drivers to stay connected and productive on the go.

In Sindelfingen, we got to test Vivaldi in the all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the perfect match for all the in-car entertainment possibilities Vivaldi unlocks. With the MBUX Superscreen and a Burmester surround system, streaming videos was as close to a cinematic experience as you can get in a car. The size and functionality of the Superscreen allow users to utilize all of Vivaldi’s browsing features seamlessly.

You can see more Vivaldi in the new E-Class in the video below.

The Mercedes-Benz experience:A trip to Sindelfingen would not be complete without a visit to Factory 56. As we stepped into the state-of-the-art factory facilities of Mercedes-Benz, we were immediately struck by the awe-inspiring sight of automation and innovation in action. From robots whirring seamlessly across the factory floor to advanced assembly lines humming with precision and efficiency, it was clear that Mercedes-Benz was at the forefront of automotive manufacturing excellence. Everywhere we turned, we witnessed a relentless commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and to innovate.

The Mercedes-Benz facilities are a testament to the power of automation and technology in shaping the future of automotive production. Cutting-edge robotics work tirelessly alongside skilled engineers and technicians, seamlessly orchestrating the intricate dance of parts and components coming together to ultimately form the finished product. Every aspect of the manufacturing process is meticulously designed for efficiency, from the precision-engineered robots to the advanced quality control systems that ensured each vehicle met the highest standards of excellence.

As we marveled at the impressive displays of technology and innovation, it became clear that Mercedes-Benz and Vivaldi share a common vision, a vision of a future where technology empowers us to achieve new heights of excellence and creativity, with the user in mind at every turn.

Looking to the future:As we bid farewell to our friends at Mercedes-Benz and boarded our flight back home, we couldn’t help but feel inspired by the possibilities that lie ahead. The collaboration between Vivaldi and Mercedes-Benz represents not only a meeting of minds but also a shared commitment to innovation, excellence, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.

Innovation knows no bounds, and when like-minded innovators come together, magic happens. The collaboration between Vivaldi and Mercedes-Benz is a testament to the power of collaboration, creativity, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence. As we look ahead, we are excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and shaping a world where innovation knows no limits.

We are pleased to collaborate with Vivaldi Technologies. With the highest security measures, the data privacy options, and the robustness of the Vivaldi Browser’s functionality, the best in class automotive browser meets Lead In Car Software. The unparalleled motivation and dedication of the team is impressive
– Volker Stolz, Mercedes-Benz Group AG

As we continue to push the boundaries of technology and reimagine the future of browsing, we look forward to the exciting journey ahead. Together with collaborators like Mercedes-Benz, we are paving the way for a future where seamless connectivity, personalized experiences, and cutting-edge technology come together to shape the world around us.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the world of Vivaldi, as we continue to redefine the future of browsing.

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Head to the Google Play Store and download the browser.

Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.

Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Enjoy!

ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the first 6.9 stable, minor update:

[Regression] Vivaldi Android stable breaks how google looks (VAB-9908)
Upgraded to 128.0.6613.146

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Download (3458.19)* Windows + Win10+ 64-bit + Win10+ 32-bit + Win10+ ARM64 * macOS + 10.15+ Universal * Linux + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64 + DEB ARM | RPM ARM + non-DEB/RPM [help]

Changelog* [Calendar] Shortcut to create event doesn’t work when an event is selected (VB-108868) * [Chromium] Upgraded to 128.0.6613.126 * [Crash] Progressive Web Apps of Google Meet and 3CX (VB-109156) * [Crash][Feeds][PopOut Video] PiP from feeds (VB-109019) * [Crash][Tabs] On resource metrics refreshed (VB-108492) * [Media] After unlocking the OS, media starts in all background tabs: improved fix (VB-108758) * [QR] Cannot save the correct code after editing the URL (VB-107407) * [Sync] Duplicate device is synced after “Reset remote data” (VB-108318) * [Tabs][Settings] Add setting for double click to rename (default), close, or ignore (VB-109007) * [Workspaces][Menus] “Open Link in Another Workspace → This Window” not available if only one workspace (VB-109159)

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Download (3458.4)* Windows + Win10+ 64-bit + Win10+ 32-bit + Win10+ ARM64 * macOS + 10.15+ Universal * Linux + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64 + DEB ARM | RPM ARM + non-DEB/RPM [help]

Changelog* [Calendar] Better visual grouping in Tasks Panel (VB-108857) * [Calendar] Importing an ICS-file with tasks does not work (VB-108748) * [Calendar] Show completed tasks not working (VB-108931) * [Commands] Command Chain Button Remains after Deleting Command Chain (VB-99646) * [Chromium] Upgraded to 128.0.6613.117 * [Crash] During oAuth (VB-108982) * [Crash] During webview resizing in some cases * [Crash] Relating to tab zoom (VB-108564) * [Crash][Settings] “Reset Privacy and Security Settings to Default” (VB-109063) * [Extensions] Keyboard shortcuts don’t work after restart (VB-107662) * [macOS] Pressing/clicking interactive elements should be possible even when backgrounded (VB-25869) * [Mail][Contacts][Feeds][Panels] Open state is not saved on restart (VB-108983) * [Media] After unlocking the OS, media starts in all background tabs (VB-108758) * [Tabs] Renaming does not work on the first tab (VB-109048) * [Tabs] Stack display gets shifted on hibernating it (VB-108457) * [Tabs][Sync] Synced tabs have wrong order (VB-108890) * [Themes] Manual theme schedule also changes the private window’s theme (VB-94696) * [Workspace][Settings] Rules activate the wrong tab (VB-109016)

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We are publishing our Snapshot stream for Vivaldi on iOS browser via TestFlight.

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Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

Changelog* [Tabs] Do not create new tab if app moves to foreground (VIB-834)

Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from TestFlight Download iOS snapshot.

Note:The snapshot version can’t be set as default.

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[Regression] Address bar at bottom of Vivaldi screen appears underneath keyboard (VAB-8066)
[Regression] Android navigation bar has wrong color when opening the tab switcher (VAB-9856)
[Regression] Crash on start up for some users (VAB-9849)
[Regression] Tab list does not update and swipe to close tab is not working (VAB-9808)
Upgraded to 128.0.6613.117

Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.

Alternative Downloads (3451.11)* armeabi-v7a * arm64-v8a * x86-64

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We are publishing our Snapshot stream for Vivaldi on iOS browser via TestFlight.

Download iOS snapshot

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

Changelog* [UI] Fix autocomplete suggestions layout on iPad (VIB-830) * [UI] Replace new supporter badges in iOS (VIB-849)

Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from TestFlight Download iOS snapshot.

Note:The snapshot version can’t be set as default.

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Today, we’re excited to introduce Vivaldi 6.9 — a release that may seem subtle at first glance, but is full of improvements. We’re committed to making every release meaningful, whether it’s packed with new features or focused on fine-tuning the experience you already love.

This update is all about refining what makes Vivaldi special: giving you powerful tools to personalize your browser, stay organized, and navigate the web your way. While Vivaldi 6.9 includes important bug fixes and performance improvements, we’ve also added a few new features that we think you’ll really appreciate.

Rename your tabsGet organized with custom tab names.With Vivaldi 6.9, we have added a standout feature designed to help you stay organized. You can easily rename your tabs and Tab Stacks to something that makes sense to you. Whether it’s a project name, a reminder, or anything else that helps you stay organized.

This feature is particularly useful when you’re working on multiple projects at once, conducting research, or juggling various tasks throughout the day. It helps you keep your tabs neat and organized, making it easier to find what you need when you need it.

Drag Files Directly from the Downloads PanelFile your files with ease, directly from the Downloads Panel.We’re all about efficiency, and our new drag-and-drop functionality from the Downloads Panel is sure to make you more efficient. In Vivaldi 6.9, you can drag files directly from the Downloads Panel to your desktop, a folder, or even into an email or document. No more digging through your download folder, just grab what you need and drop it where it needs to go. You can mark multiple files in the Downloads Panel to be moved simultaneously.

This feature lets you streamline your workflow, making management of downloaded files easier and quicker. Whether you’re downloading images, documents, or software, this small but powerful enhancement will save you time and keep you focused on your task at hand.

View Synced Tabs in a Clear StructureGet a structured view of tabs you have synced across your desktop devices.If you use Vivaldi across multiple desktop devices, you’ll love this feature. With Vivaldi 6.9, you get a new structured overview of all your open tabs directly in the Windows Panel. When you open the Windows Panel you can see exactly which tabs are open on your other desktop devices, neatly organized in a tree structure. The new structure separates the devices, Workspaces and Tab Stacks. This makes it easier than ever to pick up where you left off when you’re moving from your desktop to your laptop.

Mail Improvements for a Smoother ExperienceBack in June, we launched Vivaldi Mail 2.0 and we’ve made several improvements to Vivaldi Mail in this release. If you check the changelog you can see we have made more than 40 fixes for Mail and Calendar. We’ve focused on enhancing stability and performance, ensuring that your email experience is as smooth and reliable as possible.

Whether you use Vivaldi Mail for work, personal communication, or managing multiple accounts, these updates will make your daily email routine more efficient and enjoyable.

Bug Fixes and Performance EnhancementsOf course, no release would be complete without a round of bug fixes and performance tweaks. In Vivaldi 6.9, we’ve addressed several issues reported by our community, improving everything from tab behaviour to user interface responsiveness. These fixes are all part of our ongoing commitment to making Vivaldi not just a powerful browser, but also a reliable one.

You’ll find the full changelog at the bottom of this blog post.

Ready to upgrade?Update to Vivaldi 6.9 today and discover these improvements for yourself. As always, we’re eager to hear your feedback, your insights help us continue to shape Vivaldi into the browser you need it to be.

By the way – today marks the official debut of Vivaldi for Windows on Arm!

Thank you for being part of the Vivaldi community. Together, we’re fighting for a better web one release at a time.

Changelog from 6.8 to 6.9[New][Windows] Promote ARM64 packages to official status

[New][Sync][Tabs] Add tab structure (VB-108713)

[New][Tabs] Allow tab renaming (VB-23686)

[New][Downloads] Drag files from Downloads Panel (VB-13976)

[New][Address bar][Settings] Add support for showing donator badge in UI (VB-108386)

[New][Settings] Autofill for saved credit cards and saved addresses (Privacy settings) (VB-100960)

[New][Blocker] Add support for uBlock ‘important’, ‘all’ and ‘redirect-rule’ rules (VB-108228)

[New][Blocker] Add uBlock option aliases support (VB-107194)

[New][Mail] Offer to quickly change ‘Reply’ to ‘Reply All’ (VB-108107)

[New][Mail] Show fetching progress with pause and resume button in Mail Panel (VB-107070)

[New][Mail][Keyboard] Send Quick Reply when pressing Ctrl+Enter (VB-106511)

[New][Panels] Add a button that can toggle desktop/mobile mode for web panels (VB-107903)

[New][Speed Dial] Multiple default groups for new users (VB-108732)

[New][Workspaces] Add a command to move an active tab to a different Workspace (VB-107794)

Address Bar[Address bar] Domain result unexpectedly centered in drop-down (VB-107857)

[Address bar] Add some text padding (VB-107212)

[Address bar] Badge hidden when small dropdown (VB-108036)

[Address bar] Dropdown suggestion icon is grayed out (VB-108143)

[Address bar] Should reset address field state when switching tab via dropdown (VB-107342)

[Address bar] Some dropdown items are not selectable (VB-107878)

[Address bar] Typing websites does not always offer going to root domain (VB-107020)

[Address bar] URLs with line breaks are incorrectly parsed (VB-91961)

[Address bar][Search] Hide Search Field by Default (VB-107846)

[Address bar][Tabs][Workspaces] URL switch tabs doesn’t switch workspace (VB-108548)

Bookmarks[Bookmarks] New bookmark folder disappears before I can give it a name (VB-104755)

[Bookmarks] Sorting bookmarks bar by most recently created bookmark just sorts by alphabetical (VB-107770)

[Bookmarks] “Added Bookmark” appears after restart (VB-108930)

Calendar[Calendar] A single broken event stops syncing of whole calendar (VB-107396)

[Calendar] Add possibility to set recurrence for last day/weekday of month (VB-101970)

[Calendar] Can’t create/edit a full day event (VB-107863)

[Calendar] Can’t delete “this and upcoming” tasks (VB-107731)

[Calendar] Created calendars do not sync by default (VB-108020)

[Calendar] Deleting calendars freezes confirmation popup (VB-108023)

[Calendar] Event titles not properly escaped (VB-107427)

[Calendar] Focus stolen from date picker dialog (VB-106507)

[Calendar] Import to remote calendar creates a new local one (VB-107209)

[Calendar] Keyboard navigation jumps to day (VB-108739)

[Calendar] Navigating to vivaldi:calendar sets up first account but does not enable calendar feature (VB-107357)

[Calendar] Single item failure in CalDAV parsing prevents valid items parsing (VB-107708)

[Calendar] When deleting an event with participants, send a cancellation notice (VB-103989)

Crash[Crash] During quit while thumbnail screenshot is taking place (VB-105451)

[Crash] On closing tab by CTRL+W while using NVDA screenreader (VB-101331)

[Crash] Relating to panel extensions (VB-105887)

[Crash][Linux] Export password uses wrong parent window (VB-107881)

[Crash][Linux][Settings] On exporting passwords (VB-108850)

[Crash][Mac][Menus] Frequent Random Crashing (VB-108274)

[Crash][Menus] A context menu can trigger a crash on exit (VB-108963)

[Crash][macOS] On closing the “Leave site?” popup [beforeunload] (VB-104649)

History[History] Diagrams doesn’t change colour after switching theme without reopen history page (VB-54623)

[History] Items persists for a short while after clearing browsing data (VB-107530)

[History][Performance] Various work to improve History Manager performance

macOS[macOS] Browser shuts down with shortcut to close web app (VB-107684)

[macOS] Closing last tab doesn’t close the window (VB-107465)

[macOS] Confusing Sparkle error during updates (VB-105105)

[macOS] Enable iCloud recovery key and fix unexportable keys and WebAuth UVK (VB-107597)

[macOS] History swipe gesture in PWA with Magic Mouse does not work (VB-107880)

[macOS] PWAs on macOS do not recognize Magic Mouse scroll input (VB-81175)

[macOS] Pinch zoom with touchpad does not work in child frame (VB-108794)

[macOS] Unable to activate menu items found (VB-23147)

[macOS] Update stays in download state forever when network connection was lost (VB-104701)

[macOS][Crash] On touchpad zoom action (VB-108129)

[macOS][Keyboard] Shortcut to toggle devtools broken when devtools is focused (VB-107543)

[macOS][Menus] Unable to activate menu items found via Help menu’s search (VB-108596)

[macOS][Web Compatibility] Swipe gesture cannot be consumed by page (VB-107749)

Mail[Mail] Allow creating IMAP custom folder under any folder (VB-107656)

[Mail] Cannot expand or collapse mailinglist and account view without changing the contents in the mail tab (VB-69280)

[Mail] Cannot sort by all columns (VB-67151)

[Mail] Connection timeout while waiting for oAuth (VB-107599)

[Mail] Database recovery accidentally triggered shortly after setting up a new account (VB-108825)

[Mail] Duplicate attachments when forwarding an email (VB-104731)

[Mail] Error iterating the Search DB Queue (VB-107798)

[Mail] Horizontal Mail View layout malfunctions, columns too long (VB-108290)

[Mail] IMAP table bulkAdd errors when moving messages to trash (VB-107414)

[Mail] Lower logging levels for intermittent and noisy messages (VB-102850)

[Mail] Mail saved filters are showing wrong “Search in” folder (VB-107350)

[Mail] Mail toolbar is misaligned with panel (VB-108078)

[Mail] Mark Read button added via Toolbar Editor does not have feature the opposite Unread state (VB-107532)

[Mail] Missing mail filter buttons for account (VB-105687)

[Mail] Multiple mail tabs can be active at the same time (VB-107997)

[Mail] Onboarding dialog content overflow

[Mail] Panel erroneously appearing in private and secondary windows (VB-108166)

[Mail] Prefetch performance: further improvements (VB-107192)

[Mail] Quick reply double click to return to previous height (VB-107306)

[Mail] Read and Trash mail filter buttons are missing for account folders (VB-107561)

[Mail] Replying to and from accounts in same client gives incorrect recipient (VB-107312)

[Mail] Toolbars are not shown in other windows (VB-104056)

[Mail] Uses IMAP /Sent folder when it should use the special \Sent folder (VB-107519)

[Mail] When a folder is deleted on the server, messages are not updated (VB-108213)

[Mail] “RangeError: Maximum call stack size exceeded” on actions such as clicking “All Messages” (VB-106815)

[Mail][Calendar] Status bar icons don’t move to another window when closing original mail window (VB-106353)

Onboarding[Onboarding] Tracker blocker enabled by double-click on Welcome page continue button (VB-108889)

[Onboarding][Extensions] Interruption asking me about loaded extensions (VB-108939)

[Onboarding][Linux] Pin to taskbar/launcher (VB-107295)

Panels[Panels] Web panels crashes when hibernated/discarded (VB-105374)

[Panels][Extensions] Are not displayed in context menu on web panel (VB-104482)

[Panels] Expose panel editing in Add Web Panel dialog (VB-108671)

[Panels] Open panel indicator is not applied correctly when bar is on the right (VB-107894)

[Panels] “Windows” panel is still named “Window” (VB-95329)

[Panels][Toolbars] Move toolbar customization menu items to top level (VB-99660)

Settings[Settings] Add Domain to Permissions Manager (VB-107455)

[Settings] Reset All Toolbars doesn’t reset the Mail toolbars (VB-107605)

[Settings] Show Typed History in Privacy isn’t linked to Address bar setting (VB-108294)

[Settings] Website Permissions filter doesn’t work correctly (VB-106773)

[Settings][Crash] Custom search engine without protocol crashes (VB-107725)

Speed Dial[Speed Dial] Change default columns amounts from 6 to 7 (VB-108208)

[Speed Dial] Remembers last selected Speed Dial group when it should not (VB-107375)

[Speed dial] Broken speed dial images do not use correct fallback (VB-107275)

[Speed Dial] The arrow should point to the right when the input isn’t empty to indicate it will run a search (VB-107215)

Tabs[Tabs] After closing a popout; opening a new tab opens a new window instead (VB-103885)

[Tabs] Closing tab might leave ghost process in some cases (VB-104199)

[Tabs] Drag and drop of tab out of stack ends up wrong location (VB-106217)

[Tabs] Missing preview thumbnail does not display correctly (VB-104192)

[Tabs] Moving a tab to another window opens a new tab in the original window (VB-107329)

[Tabs] New tab does not open at the end of the tab bar with some settings (VB-107435)

[Tabs] New tab in existing stack changes the stack’s original name (VB-107969)

[Tabs] Previews flicker when moving from stack-to-tab/stack (VB-108960)

[Tabs] Problems with rename input operations (VB-107573)

[Tabs] Tab Thumbnail appears as you select text elsewhere in the UI (VB-104719)

[Tabs][Address bar] Tooltip should disappear while typing in address field (VB-108782)

[Tabs][Cycler] List stays up after releasing Ctrl+Tab quickly with many tabs (VB-107288)

[Tabs][Keyboard] Ctrl+Tab doesn’t cycle tabs in recently used order (VB-107369)

[Tabs][Settings] Add setting to hide memory Usage tab thumbnail (VB-108062)

[Tabs][Settings] Make the tab memory usage info independent from the “Show Popup Thumbnails” option (VB-106403)

UI[UI] Close button not correctly positioned in Password Save popup (VB-106584)

[UI] Focus issues on internal pages (VB-102109)

[UI] Popup asking for Sending Crashdumps has cut button (VB-107207)

Other[A11y] ARIA hints for custom drop-down menus (VB-108295)

[A11y] Label Speed Dial, toolbars, dialogs, and pop-outs: screen reader support (VB-107042)

[Blocker][Speed Dial] Content blocker icon appears (VB-107193)

Reordering buttons in floating panel doesn’t work (VB-90757)

[Chromium] Upgraded to 128.0.6613.117

[Export] Feeds and Reading List failed to export (VB-107552)

[Export] Improve error handling (VB-107740)

[Extensions] Get duplicated (VB-104301)

[Extensions] Unable to hide extensions until after a restart (VB-107602)

[Feeds] When you delete RSS feeds, they leave garbage in Local Storage (VB-106060)

[Import] Cannot import Vivaldi to Vivaldi (VB-107401)

[Importer] Cannot import from HTML Bookmarks file / Issues with multiple Firefox profiles (VB-107436)

[Importer] Styling missing for Import HTML Bookmarks dialog pane (VB-107438)

[Keyboard] Invisible element on main bar gets focus (VB-107991)

[Keyboard][Windows] Further issues with Alt+F4

[Periodic Reload] Disable missing from Tab Stack context menu (VB-97258)

[Periodic Reload] Selected interval not indicated on Tab Stack (VB-106316)

[Popout Video] PIP Window is off-screen when you used it on a second monitor which is no longer connected (VB-91647)

[Quick Commands] Add toggle to ‘force a dark theme on all websites’ (VB-107259)

[Switch Tab] Adjusting priority for the Open Tab category (VB-108046)

[Toolbars] Add “wiggle” effect to toolbar buttons when in Edit mode (VB-108288)

[Web Panels] Panels listed in the Closed Tabs menu after closing windows (VB-107117)

[Windows Panel][Sync] Synced tabs root level reports wrong number of tabs (VB-103622)

[Windows panel] Cannot remove windows from trash in the windows panel (VB-108483)

[Workspaces] Cannot open workspace with 0 tabs in new window (VB-108565)

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Windows on Arm machines include the latest Copilot+ PCs running the Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors. This launch opens up a world of possibilities for users who are embracing the next generation of computing.

Why Windows on Arm?The tech landscape is evolving rapidly, and Arm-based processors are at the forefront of this change. Known for their energy efficiency and powerful performance, Arm processors are increasingly being used in a variety of devices, from ultra-portable laptops to versatile tablets.

By bringing Vivaldi to Windows on Arm we’re ensuring that our browser is not only available but also optimized for these cutting-edge devices. Whether you’re using a Surface Pro X, a Lenovo Yoga C630, or any other Arm-powered device, Vivaldi delivers the same rich, customizable browsing experience you’ve come to expect —now with the added benefits of Arm’s enhanced performance and battery life.

What Vivaldi on Windows on Arm brings to the tableLaunching Vivaldi on Windows on Arm isn’t just about making the browser available; it’s about making it excel on this new architecture. Here is what you can expect from Vivaldi on Arm-based devices:

Optimized Performance: When you use Vivaldi on Windows on Arm, you experience faster load times, smoother scrolling, and improved responsiveness. Your browsing feels fluid and enjoyable as Vivaldi keeps pace with your needs, whether you’re juggling dozens of tabs, streaming video, or navigating complex web applications.
Full Feature set: You get the full Vivaldi experience on Windows on Arm, with every feature you know and love. The powerful tab management features, the customizable interface, Tracker and Ad blocker, everything is optimized for your Arm device. You’ll enjoy using Vivaldi Mail, Calendar, and other built-in services and tools that work seamlessly on the platform you choose.
Seamless Sync Across Devices: Vivaldi fits perfectly into your device ecosystem. You can sync your bookmarks, passwords, history, and settings across all your devices; desktop, laptop, tablet, and phone. No matter where you are, Vivaldi ensures a consistent, personalized browsing experience that keeps you connected.

Perfect for power users and casual browsers alikeWhether you’re a power user who demands extensive customization and control over your browser or someone who just wants a fast, efficient way to browse the web, Vivaldi on Windows on Arm has something to offer. Our browser adapts to your needs, offering an intuitive, user-friendly interface while also providing deep customization options for those who want to tweak every detail.

ARM-based devices are becoming increasingly popular among a diverse range of users — from students and professionals who need a reliable, long-lasting laptop to tech enthusiasts who appreciate the latest advancements in computing. With Vivaldi now available on Windows on Arm, these users can enjoy a browser that matches the innovation of their devices.

How to know if your machine is running Windows on Arm?To check if your machine is running Windows on Arm, start by looking for specific hardware indicators. Recent Arm-based devices, those powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors, have a Snapdragon sticker on the device. Additionally, some Arm devices feature a dedicated “Co-Pilot” button on the keyboard, which is another clue. For a more definitive check, open the Start menu, type “System Information,” and select the app that appears. In the System Summary section, look for the “System Type” entry — if it reads “ARM64-based PC,” your device is running Windows on Arm.

Download and give us your feedbackWe’re excited to bring Vivaldi to Windows on Arm, and we can’t wait to see how you’ll use it. As always, your feedback is invaluable to us. We invite you to join our community forums, share your experiences, and let us know how Vivaldi is working for you on your Arm-based device.

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[New settings] Blank page after deleting search term (VAB-9746)
[New settings] Nickname settings not working (VAB-9738)
[New settings] Remove border in sync settings (VAB-9725)
[New settings] Search for Sync does not work (VAB-9791)
[Start Page] Add New Group button not visible in landscape mode (VAB-9700)
[Regression] ‘+’ icon on tab bar has wrong colour and off center (VAB-9775)
[Regression] Tab strip becomes inoperable once the position is changed (VAB-9797)
[Regression][Tablet] Translate page comes automatically on top of other panels (VAB-9817)
[Regression] Undo closed tab is gone (VAB-8359)
Upgraded to 128.0.6613.92

Known issue* [Regression] Address bar at bottom of Vivaldi screen appears underneath keyboard (VAB-8066)

Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.

Alternative Downloads (3450.3)* armeabi-v7a * arm64-v8a * x86-64

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Release candidate feedbackTo help us get 6.9 out the door as soon as possible, please focus your feedback on serious regressions since 6.8 stable. If you want to ask about new (post 6.9) features or longstanding issues, please do so on our forums.

There are also pre-release links to equivalent builds for the stable channel. These are for those of you who wish to upgrade early, having first tested in snapshot configuration. Since this is an RC and not yet a release, we also recommend you backup your settings before upgrading. Autoupdate to these (or newer) stable builds will not be enabled until further testing is completed and the final is released.

Known Issues* When installed before the official 6.9 release date, build 3447.35 will show the wrong “What’s New” page on first launch.

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Download – Stable channel (3447.35)* Windows + Win10+ 64-bit + Win10+ 32-bit + Win10+ ARM64 * macOS + 10.15+ Universal * Linux + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64 + DEB ARM | RPM ARM

(Note: Snapshot build 3447.34 and Stable 3447.35 are identical, except for icon resources and the channel they will receive updates from.

Changelog* [Bookmarks] “Added Bookmark” appears after restart (VB-108930) * [Chromium] Upgraded to 128.0.6613.108 * [Crash] Menu accessed after it has closed: on spell check (VB-108910) * [Crash] On closing tab by CTRL+W while using NVDA screenreader (VB-101331) * [Crash][Menus] A context menu can trigger a crash on exit (VB-108963) * [Mail] “RangeError: Maximum call stack size exceeded” on actions such as clicking “All Messages” (VB-106815) * [Mail] Database recovery accidentally triggered shortly after setting up a new account (VB-108825) * [Onboarding] Tracker blocker enabled by double-click on Welcome page continue button (VB-108889) * [Onboarding][Extensions] Interruption asking me about loaded extensions (VB-108939) * [Panels] Some “Windows” related UI is still named “Window” (VB-108838) * [Settings] Error on loading privacy settings (VB-108849) * [Settings][Autofill] Error on accessing privacy settings with no autofill data (VB-108823) * [Speed Dial] Add translations for new default speed dial groups (VB-108859) * [Tabs] Previews flicker when moving from stack-to-tab/stack (VB-108960)

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ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the fifth 6.8 stable, minor update:

[Chromium] Backport of “Type Confusion in V8” CVE-2024-7965

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The following improvements were made since the fifth 6.8 minor update:

[Chromium] Backport of “Heap Corruption in V8” (CVE-2024-7965)

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We are publishing our Snapshot stream for Vivaldi on iOS browser via TestFlight.

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New* [Search] Add settings for search engine nickname (VIB-851)
This new setting allows you to disable Search Engine Nicknames, helping to prevent accidental search engine switches when your search terms often start with single letters that match the nicknames.

Known issue* A dialogue related to customization occasionally appears when you tap the share icon.

ChangelogTake a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

[Search] Add settings for search engine nickname (VIB-851)
[Regression] Opening a new tab on closing the last tab hides the tab switcher (VIB-846)
[Regression] Tab switcher doesn’t show the active tab selected for the new tab (VIB-847)
[Regression] Search engine nickname doesn’t work for autocompleted suggestions (VIB-844)
[Regression] Toolbar buttons not visible after rotation on iPhone/iPad Split (VIB-850)

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Changelog* [a11y] ARIA hints for custom drop-down menus (VB-108295) * [Address bar][Settings] Add support for showing donator badge in UI: updated (VB-108386) * [Calendar] Keyboard navigation jumps to day (VB-108739) * [Chromium] Upgraded to 128.0.6613.75 * [Donation] Only show donation suggestion when viewing the general settings (VB-108793) * [Downloads][Panel] Allow drag-and-drop of multiple items (VB-108785) * [macOS] Pinch zoom with touchpad does not work in child frame (VB-108794) * [macOS][Crash] On touchpad zoom action (VB-108129) * [Onboarding][Linux] Pin to taskbar/launcher (VB-107295) * [Panels] “Windows” panel is still named “Window” (VB-95329) * [Settings] Website Permissions filter doesn’t work correctly (VB-106773) * [Tabs] Closing tab might leave ghost process in some cases (VB-104199) * [Tabs][Address bar] Tooltip should disappear while typing in address field (VB-108782) * [Windows][macOS] Geolocation fails: requires both hardware * [Wifi or GPS] and appropriate OS permissions (VB-108716)

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The following improvements were made since the fourth 6.8 minor update:

[Chromium] Backport of “Type Confusion in V8” CVE-2024-7971
[Tabs] Wrong activation order after closing VB-107833

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We have now begun publishing our Snapshot stream for the Vivaldi iOS browser.

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Known issues* Tab switcher may not show any tabs if you have one tab. * The search engine nickname isn’t functioning properly. * The toolbar on the iPhone is broken when in landscape mode.

Donation badgeVivaldi generates money via various deals, however we also accept donations, which is a great way to support development more directly.
Recently we provided a way to optionally display your role in supporting us via a little hexagon on your avatar on our forums, or other sites like Vivaldi Social. Now, this badge is also visible within the browser, serving as a visual reminder that you’re helping us build something great. Thank you for your continued support!

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

Here are some of the changes that have been made:

Add settings for showing X button for background tabs (VIB-519)
A new setting option that allows users to show the “X” (close) button on background tabs. This can help prevent accidentally closing tabs that are not currently active.
Add settings for new tab on closing last tab and focus new tab on omnibox (VIB-743)
With this new setting, the focus will shift to the omnibox (address bar) in the newly opened tab, making it easier to start a new search or enter a URL.
Implement show full address settings (VIB-822)
This allows users to see the full URL in the address bar. It can be useful for users who prefer to view the complete web address for better clarity and security.
Add support for showing supporter badge in iOS Sync Settings (VIB-772)
This additional feature displays a supporter badge within the Sync Settings. Users who have donated us will now see their badge.
Add nickname match type label to suggestions (VIB-780)
In the latest update, we have added a new nickname match label to the address bar. The layout and display have now been improved to enhance clarity and visibility.
Remember last used folder for adding bookmarks from main menu (VIB-364)
When adding bookmarks via the main menu, Vivaldi now remembers the last folder you used. This makes it faster and easier to organize bookmarks.

Changelog* [New][Settings] Add settings for showing X button for background tabs (VIB-519) * [New][Settings] Add settings for new tab on closing last tab and focus new tab on omnibox (VIB-743) * [New][Settings] Implement show full address settings (VIB-822) * [New][Settings][Sync] Add support for showing supporter badge in iOS Sync Settings (VIB-772) * [Address bar] Dismiss omnibox on tapping empty area on start page (VIB-579) * [Ad&Tracker Blocker] Show custom blocker list name in source list (VIB-408) * [Autocomplete] Add nickname match type label to suggestions (VIB-780) * [Bookmarks] Deleting bookmarks from the list view is non-functional(VIB-809) * [Bookmarks] Remember last used folder for adding bookmarks from main menu (VIB-364) * [UI] Change ‘Add’ to ‘New’ on start page and bookmark editor (VIB-823) * [Crash] Crashes when trying to save the encryption key (VIB-825) * [Regression] Tab switcher force tap shows wrong text for private tab (VIB-820) * Updated Chromium to 128.0.6613.24

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Drag download itemsYou can now drag items from the download panel directly to another folder on your computer, hopefully saving your a couple of steps in getting that recently downloaded file to correct location.

Donation badgeVivaldi generates money via various deals, however we also accept donations, which is a great way to support development more directly.

Recently we provided a way to optionally display your role in supporting us via a little hexagon on your avatar on our forums, or other sites like Vivaldi Social. Now you can also see this within the browser itself, as a little visual reminder that you are helping to build this with us. Thank you! 💖🙇

Download (3442.4)* Windows + Win10+ 64-bit + Win10+ 32-bit + Win10+ ARM64 ⚠️ * macOS + 10.15+ Universal * Linux + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64 + DEB ARM | RPM ARM + non-DEB/RPM [help]

Changelog* [New][Downloads] Drag files from download panel (VB-13976) * [New][Mail] Offer to quickly change ‘Reply’ to ‘Reply All’ (VB-108107) * [New][Address bar][Settings][Sync] Add support for showing donor badge in UI (VB-108386) * [Address bar] Not Secure badge overlaps address field icons and text (VB-108224) * [Address bar][Tabs][Workspaces] URL switch tabs doesn’t switch workspace (VB-108548) * [Blocker] Add support for uBlock ‘important’, ‘all’ and ‘redirect-rule’ rules (VB-108228) * [Bookmarks] New bookmark folder disappears before I can give it a name (VB-104755) * [Bookmarks] Sorting bookmarks bar by most recently created bookmark just sorts by alphabetical (VB-107770) * [Calendar] Can’t create/edit a full day event (VB-107863) * [Calendar] Can’t delete “this and upcoming” tasks (VB-107731) * [Calendar] Created calendars do not sync by default (VB-108020) * [Calendar] Deleting calendars freezes confirmation popup (VB-108023) * [Calendar] Event titles not properly escaped (VB-107427) * [Chromium] Upgraded to 128.0.6613.24 * [Crash] During quit while thumbnail screenshot is taking place (VB-105451) * [Crash] Relating to panel extensions (VB-105887) * [Crash][macOS] With modifier keys in Developer Tools (VB-108302) * [Extensions] Get duplicated: new fix (VB-104301) * [macOS] Closing last tab doesn’t close the window (VB-107465) * [macOS] Confusing Sparkle error during updates (VB-105105) * [macOS] Update stays in download state forever when network connection was lost (VB-104701) * [macOS][Menus] Unable to activate menu items found via Help menu’s search (VB-108596) * [Mail] Horizontal Mail View layout malfunctions, columns too long (VB-108290) * [Mail] Panel erroneously appearing in private and secondary windows (VB-108166) * [Mail] When a folder is deleted on the server, messages are not updated (VB-108213) * [Panels] Open panel indicator is not applied correctly when bar is on the right (VB-107894) * [Panels][Toolbars] Move toolbar customization menu items to top level (VB-99660) * [Panels] Expose panel editing in Add Web Panel dialog (VB-108671) * [Settings] Show Typed History in Privacy isn’t linked to Address bar setting (VB-108294) * [Settings] Showing saved passwords is broken (VB-108177) * [Speed Dial] Multiple default groups for new users (VB-108732) * [Sync] Users get logged out of sync after restart (VB-108623) * [Tabs] Missing preview thumbnail does not display correctly (VB-104192) * [Toolbars] Add “wiggle” effect to toolbar buttons when in Edit mode (VB-108288) * [Windows Panel][Sync] Synced tabs root level reports wrong number of tabs (VB-103622) * [Windows panel] Cannot remove windows from trash in the windows panel (VB-108483) * [Workspaces] Cannot open workspace with 0 tabs in new window (VB-108565)

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Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.

Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Enjoy!

ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the third 6.8 stable, minor update:

[Chromium] Upgraded to 126.0.6478.236

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The following improvements were made since the third 6.8 minor update:

[Chromium] Upgraded to 126.0.6478.236

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ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the first 6.8 stable, minor update:

[Chromium] Upgraded to 126.0.6478.228

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Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.

Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Enjoy!

ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the second 6.8 stable, minor update:

VAB-9512 [Regression] Dark Mode Toggle Menu Option Missing
Vivaldi Translate improvement updates
[Chromium] Upgraded to 126.0.6478.228

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The following improvements were made since the second 6.8 minor update:

[Chromium] Upgraded to 126.0.6478.228

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Changelog* [Address bar] Badge hidden when small dropdown (VB-108036) * [Address bar] Dropdown suggestion icon is grayed out (VB-108143) * [Address bar] Some dropdown items are not selectable (VB-107878) * [Address bar][Search] Hide Search Field by Default (VB-107846) * [Autofill] Add new icons for cards (VB-107948) * [Blocker][Speed Dial] Content blocker icon appears (VB-107193) * Reordering buttons in floating panel doesn’t work (VB-90757) * [Chromium] Upgraded to 126.0.6478.192 * [History] Diagrams doesn’t change colour after switching theme without reopen history page (VB-54623) * [Keyboard] Invisible element on main bar gets focus (VB-107991) * [macOS] Browser shuts down with shortcut to close web app (VB-107684) * [macOS] Unable to activate menu items found (VB-23147) * [Mail] Allow creating IMAP custom folder under any folder (VB-107656) * [Mail] Cannot sort by all columns (VB-67151) * [Mail] Duplicate attachments when forwarding an email (VB-104731) * [Mail] Mail toolbar is misaligned with panel (VB-108078) * [Mail] Multiple mail tabs can be active at the (VB-107997) * [Mail] Toolbars are not shown in other windows (VB-104056) * [Mail][Calendar] Status bar icons don’t move to another window when closing original mail window (VB-106353) * [Mail][Keyboard] Send Quick Reply when pressing Ctrl+Enter (VB-106511) * [Panels] Add a button that can toggle desktop/mobile mode for web panels (VB-107903) * [Settings] Add Domain to Permissions Manager (VB-107455) * [Settings][Crash] Custom search engine without protocol crashes (VB-107725) * [Speed Dial] Change default columns amounts from 6 to 7 (VB-108208) * [Speed Dial] Remembers last selected speed dial group when it should not (VB-107375) * [Speed Dial] Thumbnails not centered correctly (VB-107968) * [Switch Tab] Adjusting priority for the Open Tab category (VB-108046) * [Tabs] New tab in existing stack changes the stack’s original name (VB-107969) * [Tabs] Problems with rename input operations (VB-107573) * [Tabs] Wrong tab activation order after closing a tab (VB-107833) * [Tabs][Settings] Add setting to hide memory Usage tab thumbnail (VB-108062) * [UI] Close button not correctly positioned in Password Save popup (VB-106584) * [UI] Focus issues on internal pages (VB-102109) * [Workspaces] Add a command to move an active tab to a different Workspace (VB-107794)

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It’s possible that you don’t follow Norwegian politics particularly closely. Vivaldi is headquartered in Oslo, so you won’t be surprised to learn that we pay close attention to what happens in our peaceful nation and usually sensible Parliament.

So we were so shocked that we nearly dropped our lingonberries in a fjord when our minister of finance, Trygve Slagsvold Vedum, announced that he wishes to establish a global tax on personal data, inspired by Norwegian rules on resource rent tax.

Read about the proposal in Norwegian.

This proposal is equivalent to buying carbon credits to save oneself from the climate crisis while continuing to fly private jets around the world.

We agree with Vedum that some individuals have become richer than countries. The problem isn’t only that they’ve become so rich; it’s that the companies that have made these individuals so rich can set the agenda for how the whole world functions.

Big Tech has the ability to make us change our behavior—not just by getting us to buy a different type of toothpaste—but by getting us to vote differently in an election or to dislike certain groups of people. This is because they know everything about us, and they control not only the information we receive but also how we consume it.

If tech giants’ use of personal data is to be taxed in the same way as companies exploiting natural resources (the concept of resource rent tax), politicians will be doing us a huge disservice. The proposal seems like the path of least resistance in the fight to balance the power Big Tech has acquired.

In plain English, Vedum would be peeing in his pants to stay warm. Governments must protect us from intrusive snooping by tech giants, not just find ways to tax them.

Our great fear if this proposal goes into effect is that politicians will be satisfied with “at least we got some tax money”, and subsequently won’t fight the battle that actually needs to be fought. The way we should tame Big Tech and ensure that it’s not just a few companies setting the agenda is not a question of tax, but rather what tech companies should be allowed to collect and how they can use it.

Personal data is not a natural resource that any company should be allowed to exploit in the way Big Tech does today. By taxing the use of personal data, our government sends the message that the way giants exploit data is deemed acceptable, leaving us in the exact same place: a few behemoths at the top, with more power than most individual countries.

Politicians must grab the bull by its horns, put on some dry pants, and step up to fight for a better web. Banning profiling is what’s needed.

Further reading * Vivaldi’s built-in tracker and ad-blocker https://help.vivaldi.com/android/android-privacy/android-tracker-and-ad-blocker/ * Vivaldi’s policy on tracking users https://vivaldi.com/zerotracking/ * Tracking-Free Ads Coalition https://trackingfreeads.eu * Third-Party Cookies Must Be Removed (W3C) https://www.w3.org/2001/tag/doc/web-without-3p-cookies/

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VAB-9512 [Regression] Dark Mode Toggle Menu Option Missing
VAB-9670 Remove Translate option from menus in PWAs
VAB-9062 Sync Selected option has icons in 3 different styles
VAB-7122 Sync the site settings dark mode option with theme settings
VAB-9699 Rename Settings > Vivaldi Password Manager to Settings-> Password Manager
Vivaldi Translate improvement updates

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Vivaldi offers infinite ways to personalize your browser, and we want to share some unique setups with cool customizations for you to make the Vivaldi browser look and feel the way you want it to.

You get to decide whether you want the browser setup to reflect your inner vibe, mimic real-world surroundings, or serve as a reminder of when you need to take a moment to relax.

Here are 5 community-sourced setups picked by our team, showcasing what you can do to make Vivaldi adapt to you:

Finer changes, huge impactIf you like serene colors, pay more attention to the details, and love staying organized, you’ll enjoy creating custom thumbnails, like in the first two rows of the setup below.

Creative ways to arrange your Speed DialsFrom this setup, you can see many custom modifications can be made to the browser, such as the invisible Address Field, which is a CSS mod and not a setting. It gives you easy access to your frequented websites from the Speed Dial thumbnails, creating an intuitive experience. Learn more about how to add thumbnails on your Speed Dial. Head to our Community Forum, subreddit, or Discord to get trending ideas.

From cool to cozy themesIf themes are super important to you, you could also import a theme and make CSS changes like the one below.

Themes to match your vibeFor a cozy vibe, the rounded corners and slight modification in the Tab Bar add a sense of calm to your setup, with the level of personalization needed to give your browser the look of a cozy online home.

The transparent vertical tab and intentional setup of the buttons give your browser a tidy look to make it easy to find your frequented websites.

Here’s how you can turn your tabs transparent:

Settings > Themes > select a Theme > open Editor > go to Settings > check “Transparent Tab Bar”

Extensions to extend your browser’s personalityNot all alterations to Vivaldi need coding or design skills. You can change the look of the New Tab page using extensions. For example, this user installed an extension called Nighttab.

In this setup, collapsing vertical tabs that expand on hover, was made possible with custom CSS. This is another example of a clean panel with frequently used apps, a minimalistic Address bar, and the classic extensions pinned.

Use extensions and CSS modificationsThe custom Start Page in the soothing shades of green and the Tab Bar on the left – all richly add to the minimalistic look and feel of the browser.

If you’d like to upload a custom thumbnail to a Speed Dial or Speed Dial folder, right-click a Speed Dial icon or a Speed Dial folder and select an image. We recommend 440×360 px and most image formats are supported, including animated GIFs.

Turn to the Dark ModeIf you like using Dark Mode the entire time, like you do on your system, then you’d like this setup. The hidden extensions and horizontal menus aim for higher functionality and using the Speed Dial Layout as a UI for your most used bookmarks, is genius.

The folders for the Speed Dial and the number of extensions here, do not take into account the ones hidden.

If you want to hide your extensions RMB > Hide button” > “Right-click on the extension’s button > Hide button”

For night-time browsingWhen less is moreMoving the Address Field Toolbar to the bottom can be a cool personalization feature if you’re not married to it staying stuck in one place.

Going for minimalistic and zen vibes? Look no further than this serene setup.

Move toolbars to minimize distractionsTo move the Address Bar to the bottom go to Settings > Address Bar > Address Bar Position

The original theme is called Nihongo in case you’re all in for zen vibes and the icons.

You can take a look at the original Reddit post and the Modifications Forum for more awesome ideas.

So, which one is your favorite and what would you like to try on your browser? Let us know!

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Download VivaldiThe following improvements were made since the first 6.8 stable, minor update:

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Head to the Google Play Store and download the browser.

Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.

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ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the first 6.8 stable, minor update:

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ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the initial 6.8 stable release:

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VAB-9604: More button dark on dark background on new tab
VAB-9651: [Regression] Start page problems when installed from aab
VAB-9408: [Start page] Tapping custom start page button does nothing when the address bar is in focus
VAB-9615: [Tablet] Close Bookmarks Panel when opening a bookmark

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[Addressbar][Bookmark] Ignore nickname search in bookmark provider (VAB-9414)
[Crash] Crash upon sorting bookmarks (VAB-9465)
[Crash] Crash when rotating from portrait to landscape and back on start page wallpaper settings (VAB-9468)
[Regression][Addressbar] Disable bookmarks suggestions from omnibox (VAB-9585)
[Regression][Bookmark] Fix ascending and descending sort for bookmarks (VAB-9485)
[Settings] Close open tabs on EXIT does not work always (VAB-9273)
[Start Page] Show the wallpaper images in landscape (VAB-9366)

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Head to the Google Play Store and download the browser.

Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.

Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Enjoy!

ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the initial 6.8 stable release:

[Start page] Custom image is not reflected instantly when you have default image (VAB-9448)
[Start Page] Show the wallpaper images in landscape when device is in landscape (VAB-9366)
[Start page] Three dot button dissappears after adding a new group (VAB-9442)
[Crash] On clicking item in settings for start page (VAB-9454)
[Crash] Rotating from portrait to landscape and back on start page wallpaper settings crashes Vivaldi (VAB-9468)
[Crash] Upon sorting bookmarks (VAB-9465)
[Regression] Disabling tab stacks does not dissolve tab stacks (VAB-9438)

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Known Issues* Settings window crashes when cancelling authentication prompt before displaying saved credit card (VB-107947) * Displays generic or wrong saved credit card issuer logo (VB-107948)

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ChangelogUpdated: Added VB-97258, VB-106316, VB-107532, VB-107605, VB-106403, and VB-107117 which were missing at the time of publication.

[New][Settings] Autofill for saved credit cards and saved addresses (Privacy settings) (VB-100960)
~~[New][Settings] Regular and Compact UI density (Appearance settings) (VB-104443)~~. This was prematurely announced and is not available in this build.
[Address Field] Domain result unexpectedly centered in droop-down (VB-107857)
[Calendar] A single broken event stops syncing of whole calendar (VB-107396)
[Calendar] Single item failure in CalDAV parsing prevents valid items parsing (VB-107708)
[Chromium] Upgraded to 126.0.6478.166
[Crash][Linux] Export password uses wrong parent window (VB-107881)
[Crash][macOS] On closing the “Leave site?” popup [beforeunload] (VB-104649)
[Export] Feeds and Reading List failed to export (VB-107552)
[Export] Improve error handling (VB-107740)
[History] Items persists for a short while after clearing browsing data (VB-107530)
[History][Performance] Various work to improve History Manager performance
[Importer] Cannot import from HTML Bookmarks file / Issues with multiple Firefox profiles (VB-107436)
[Importer] Styling missing for Import HTML Bookmarks dialog pane (VB-107438)
[macOS] Enable iCloud recovery key and fix unexportable keys and WebAuth UVK (VB-107597)
[macOS][Web Compatibility] Swipe gesture cannot be consumed by page (VB-107749)
[macOS] History swipe gesture in PWA with Magic Mouse does not work (VB-107880)
[macOS] PWAs on macOS do not recognize Magic Mouse scroll input (VB-81175)
[macOS][Keyboard] Shortcut to toggle devtools broken when devtools is focused (VB-107543)
[Periodic Reload] Disable missing from Tab Stack context menu (VB-97258)
[Periodic Reload] Selected interval not indicated on Tab Stack (VB-106316)
[Mail] Vivaldi uses IMAP /Sent folder when it should use the special \Sent folder (VB-107519)
[Mail] Mark Read button added via Toolbar Editor does not have feature the opposite Unread state (VB-107532)
[Mail] Allow creating IMAP custom folders under any folder (VB-107656)
[Mail] Connection timeout while waiting for oAuth (VB-107599)
[Mail] Error iterating the Search DB Queue (VB-107798)
[Mail] IMAP table bulkAdd errors when moving messages to trash (VB-107414)
[Mail] Lower logging levels for intermittent and noisy messages (VB-102850)
[Mail] Prefetch performance: further improvements (VB-107192)
[Mail] Read and Trash mail filter buttons are missing for account folders (VB-107561)
[Settings] Reset All Toolbars doesn’t reset the Mail toolbars (VB-107605)
[Tabs][Settings] Make the tab memory usage info independent from the “Show Popup Thumbnails” option (VB-106403)
[Tabs] Tab Thumbnail appears as you select text elsewhere in the UI (VB-104719)
[Tabs] After closing a popout; opening a new tab opens a new window instead (VB-103885)
[Web Panels] Panels listed in the Closed Tabs menu after closing windows (VB-107117)

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[Start page] Crash when tapping trash icon in Edit folder & Remove from toolbar in tab bar (VAB-9449)
[Start page] Custom image is not reflected instantly when you have default image (VAB-9448)
[Start Page] Show the wallpaper images in landscape when device is in landscape (VAB-9366)
[Start page] Three dot button disappears after adding a new group (VAB-9442)
[UI]Insufficient padding between elements in an empty Reading List (VAB-9371)
[Crash] On clicking item in settings for start page (VAB-9454)
[Crash] When opening customize sheet (VAB-9454)
[Regression] Disabling tab stacks does not dissolve tab stacks (VAB-9438)
Upgraded to 126.0.6478.133

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We have three cornerstones for what you should expect from our browser; Powerful, Personal, Private. The release of Vivaldi Browser 6.8 on Android brings Powerful new features and functionality that allow you to make your browser even more Personal.

Let’s look at the highlights for 6.8 on Android:

Customizable button in the address barReplace the Tracker & Ad Blocker button in the address bar of your Vivaldi browser.Vivaldi 6.8 on Android brings a new level of personalization to the address bar. This feature will allow you to select a button to replace the Tracker & Ad Blocker button in the address bar, with a button that performs a specific function of your choice.

Whether you want quick access to your Bookmarks or a shortcut to a specific browser action (New tab, Share, Voice Search, Translate), this customizable button puts the control in your hands. It’s another example of how you can tailor Vivaldi to your exact needs.

Bookmarks Nickname MatchingEasily find your Bookmarks using the nicknames you’ve given them.Bookmarks are a great way to save and organize your favorite websites, but finding them quickly is crucial. This feature allows you to search for your bookmarks by their assigned nicknames, making them easier to find and access with just a few keystrokes. It’s a simple yet powerful way to streamline your browsing experience and keep your favorite sites at your fingertips.

To give a Bookmark a nickname, follow these steps:

Open the Side Panel
Switch to Bookmarks Panel, if it’s not already open.
Open the folder containing the bookmark you want to give a nickname
Long press the bookmark
Choose edit (pen icon)
Add a nickname and save

Start Page CustomizationCustomize your Start Page and give it your personal touch.In Vivaldi 6.8 we have made it easier for you to customize your Start Page. You can now select how to display your Speed Dials, create new Speed Dial groups, or remove them all together, directly from the Start Page. By clicking “Customize Start Page” you can also change the background image.

Ad Blocker UpdateFor the newest version of Vivaldi, we’ve also made improvements to the built-in Tracker and Ad Blocker. We’ve made several underlying changes to how our ad blocker works to make it more effective. We are continuously working on improving our Tracker and Ad Blocker, as our end goal is to make it the only blocker you need.

By listening to user feedback and continually refining the browser, we ensure that every update brings meaningful improvements that enhance the way you interact with the web. If you haven’t already, update to Vivaldi 6.8 and discover how these new features can improve your mobile browsing experience.

As it is the season of summer, we have done what many of you might have done recently and killed some bugs. You can see exactly what bugs have been killed and the fixes we have made from the changelog below.

Changelog from 6.7 to 6.8[New] Add Enable Bookmarks Nickname Matching in address bar setting (VAB-9353)

[New] Customizable Start Page (VAB-8126)

[New] Customizable button in the address bar (VAB-9321)

Bookmarks[Bookmarks][Notes] Allow Bookmarks and Notes to be sorted in both ascending and descending order (VAB-9189)

[Bookmarks] Folders don’t stay on top when navigating out and into folder (VAB-9201)

UI[UI] Align New Tab, Menu and Sort icons (VAB-8714)

[UI] Incorrect icon sizes and gaps (VAB-8862)

[UI] Move Progress bar above toolbar on address bar Bottom (VAB-9326)

[UI] Tab Switcher wrong color on background section (VAB-9025)

[UI] Translate Panel title misaligned (VAB-9164)

Other[Suggestions] Add hint to show suggestion comes from Nickname (VAB-9420)

[Translations] Add Georgian (ka) and Sinhala (si) languages (VAB-9338)

[Theme] Navigation bar in private Tab Switcher wrong theme (VAB-9305)

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We have three cornerstones for what you should expect from our browser; Powerful, Personal, Private. The release of Vivaldi Browser 6.8 on iOS brings Powerful new features and functionality that allow you to make your browser even more Personal.

Here are the highlights for Vivaldi 6.8 on iOS:

Find your inactive tabs in Tab SwitcherYou can select the interval for when a tab is moved to inactive. Efficient tab management is at the heart of a seamless browsing experience. With Vivaldi 6.8 on iOS, we are introducing a new user interface for inactive tabs in the tab switcher. This lets you see which tabs are inactive at a glance, making it easier to manage and organize your open tabs. By default, a tab will be set to inactive if you haven’t used it in the last 21 days, but you can select the interval for when a tab should be moved to Inactive from settings. All inactive tabs will be found in a folder above your open tabs when opening the Tab Switcher. Inactive tabs are hibernated and will not consume any resources from your device. It’s up to you whether you want to close your inactive tabs.

Open Bookmarks, Reading List, and History in the backgroundOpen links without disruptions to your workflow.We understand that multitasking is simply essential when it comes to browsing. The new “Open in Background” option available for bookmarks, the reading list, and history allows you to open links without interrupting your current browsing session. This means you can queue up content to read later, keeping your focus intact on the task at hand. It’s a small change that makes a big difference in how you manage your time and workflow on the go.

Bookmarks Nickname MatchingEasily find your Bookmarks using the nicknames you’ve given them.Bookmarks are a great way to save and organize your favorite websites but finding them quickly is crucial. This feature allows you to search for your bookmarks by their assigned nicknames, making them easier to find and access with just a few keystrokes. It’s a simple yet powerful way to streamline your browsing experience and keep your favorite sites at your fingertips.

To give a Bookmark a nickname, follow these steps:

Open the Side Panel
In Bookmarks Panel
Open the folder containing the bookmark you want to give a nickname
Long press the bookmark
Choose edit (pen icon)
Add nickname and save

Ad Blocker UpdateFor the newest version of Vivaldi, we’ve also made improvements to the built-in Tracker and Ad Blocker. We made several underlying changes to how our ad blocker works to make it more effective. We are continuously working on improving our Tracker and Ad Blocker, as our end goal is to make it the only blocker you need.

Changelog – Vivaldi 6.7 to 6.8[New] Add Enable Bookmarks Nickname Matching in address bar setting (VIB-778)

[New] Add Open In Background option for bookmarks, reading list and history (VIB-749)

[New] Customizable Start Page (VIB-452)

[New] Inactive tabs settings (VIB-451)

Settings[Settings] Bottom toolbar settings in onboarding does not work (VIB-668)

[Settings] Supporting dark mode for markdown (VIB-786)

[Settings] Update passwords settings icon (VIB-788)

Start Page[Start page] Add remove and rename context menu item for toolbar groups (VIB-775)

[Start page] Enable new start page by default (VIB-782)

UI[UI] Fix status bar and search suggestions overlap (VIB-702)

[UI] Do not allow copying when address bar is empty (VIB-692)

[UI] Do not show tracker blocker shield on start page (VIB-704)

[UI] Improve Sync UI (VIB-590)

[UI] Start syncing button looks strange when disabled. (VIB-664)

[UI] Text for Shared screen is not correct (VIB-731)

Other[Autocomplete] Add nickname match type label to suggestions (VIB-780)

[Gestures] Can’t swipe to close tabs settings page (VIB-706)

[Notes] Replace “view as HTML” toggle with markdown button in navigation bar (VIB-779)

[Sync] No option to reset Sync’s encryption password on the login page (VIB-669)

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[Address bar] Nickname hint should show actual nickname (VAB-9436)
[Start page] Blue line should not show in tab bar when group page shown (VAB-9441)
[Start page] Keyboard does not close itself after adding a new group (VAB-9443)
[Start page] Speed dial size via custom start page menu is applied to individual group only (VAB-9444)
[Regression] Back gesture is broken (VAB-9388)

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[Suggestions] Add hint to show suggestion comes from Nickname (VAB-9420)
[Regression] Copy/Share/edit buttons are not visible on some pages (VAB-9411)
[Regression] Crash in selecting a new background image and disabling the speed dials (VAB-9409)
[Regression] Opening folded phone opens tab (VAB-9417)

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The following improvements were made since the initial 6.8 stable release:

[Chromium] Upgraded to 126.0.6478.133
[Crash][Blocker] Avoid reading passed the rule buffer for single character ‘#’ comment (VB-107413)

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Changelog* [New][Tabs] Allow tab renaming (VB-23686) * [New][Mail] Show fetching progress with pause and resume button in Mail Panel (VB-107070) * [A11y] Label Speed Dial, toolbars, dialogs, and pop-outs: screen reader support (VB-107042) * [Address bar] Add some text padding (VB-107212) * [Address bar] Typing websites does not always offer going to root domain (VB-107020) * [Address bar] URLs with line breaks are incorrectly parsed (VB-91961) * [Address bar] Should reset address field state when switching tab via dropdown (VB-107342) * [Blocker] Add uBlock option aliases support (VB-107194) * [Blocker][Crash] Avoid reading passed the rule buffer for single character ‘#’ comment (VB-107413) * [Calendar] Add possibility to set recurrence for last day/weekday of month (VB-101970) * [Calendar] Focus stolen from date picker dialog (VB-106507) * [Calendar] Import to remote calendar creates a new local one (VB-107209) * [Calendar] Navigating to vivaldi:calendar sets up first account but does not enable calendar feature (VB-107357) * [Calendar] When deleting an event with participants, send a cancellation notice (VB-103989) * [Chromium] Upgraded to 126.0.6478.119 * [Extensions] Get duplicated (VB-104301) * [Feeds] When you delete RSS feeds, they leave garbage in Local Storage (VB-106060) * [Import] Cannot import Vivaldi to Vivaldi (VB-107401) * [Keyboard][Windows] Further issues with Alt+F4 * [Mail] Cannot expand or collapse mailinglist and account view without changing the contents in the mail tab (VB-69280) * [Mail] Mail saved filters are showing wrong “Search in” folder (VB-107350) * [Mail] Missing mail filter buttons for account (VB-105687) * [Mail] Onboarding dialog content overflow * [Mail] Quick reply double click to return to previous height (VB-107306) * [Mail] Replying to and from accounts in same client gives incorrect recipient (VB-107312) * [Panel] [Extensions] Chrome are not displayed in context menu on web panel (VB-104482) * [Panel] Web panels crashes when hibernated/discarded (VB-105374) * [Popout Video] PIP Window is off-screen when you used it on a second monitor which is no longer connected (VB-91647) * [Quick Commands] Add toggle to ‘force a dark theme on all websites’ (VB-107259) * [Search] Add Suggest URLs for Google, Yahoo and Startpage (VB-106786) * [Speed Dial] The arrow should point to the right when the input isn’t empty to indicate it will run a search (VB-107215) * [Speed dial] Broken speed dial images do not use correct fallback (VB-107275) * [Tabs] Drag and drop of tab out of stack ends up wrong location (VB-106217) * [Tabs] Moving a tab to another window opens a new tab in the original window (VB-107329) * [Tabs] New tab does not open at the end of the tab bar with some settings (VB-107435) * [Tabs][Cycler] List stays up after releasing Ctrl+Tab quickly with many tabs (VB-107288) * [Tabs][Keyboard] Ctrl+Tab doesn’t cycle tabs in recently used order (VB-107369) * [UI] Popup asking for Sending Crashdumps has cut button (VB-107207)

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We have now begun publishing our Snapshot stream for the Vivaldi iOS browser.

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Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

Changelog* [Markdown] Disabling the makrdown flag by default (VIB-105) * [Regression] Deleting chars in urlfield fails in some cases (VIB-783) * [Regression] Notes are not saved sometimes (VIB-793) * [Regression] No way to go back from sub folder on start page (VIB-794)

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Here are some of the changes that have been made:

Bookmarks Nickname Matching in address bar setting (VAB-9353)
We have added a new setting that allows you to enable bookmarks nickname matching directly in the address bar. With bookmarks nickname matching enabled, you can assign nicknames to your bookmarks. When you start typing these nicknames in the address bar, Vivaldi will recognize and suggest the corresponding bookmark.
You can enable or disable the option in Settings, under Appearance.
Add support for markdown in Notes (VAB-158)
We’re excited to introduce support for Markdown in the Notes editor. This new feature allows you to format your notes with ease, making it perfect for organizing your thoughts, writing detailed notes, and enhancing your productivity.
Customizable Start Page (VAB-8126)
Your Start Page just got more personal! With the new customization options, you can tailor the Start Page to suit your preferences. Customize backgrounds, adjust layouts, and create a Start Page that truly reflects your style.

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

[New] Add Enable Bookmarks Nickname Matching in address bar setting (VAB-9353)
[New] Add support for markdown in Notes (VAB-158)
[New] Customizable Start Page (VAB-8126)
[Crash] The app crashes if tabs are moved too far to the right (VAB-9347)
[Regression] All saved passwords are gone after upgrade (VAB-9389)
[Regression] Back gesture doesn’t work (VAB-9365)
[Regression] Clicking edit in bookmark manager opens edit bookmark dialog (VAB-9351)
[Regression] Vivaldi doesn’t ask to save the password (VAB-9390)
Upgraded to 126.0.6478.119

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We have now begun publishing our Snapshot stream for the Vivaldi iOS browser.

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Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

Changelog* [Autocomplete] Add nickname match type label to suggestions (VIB-780) * [Notes] Replace “view as HTML” toggle with markdown button in navigation bar (VIB-779) * [Settings] Supporting dark mode for markdown (VIB-786) * [Settings] Update passwords settings icon (VIB-788) * [Start page] Add remove and rename context menu item for toolbar groups (VIB-775) * [Start page] Enable new start page by default (VIB-782) * [Regression] Deleting characters from omnibox after autofill (VIB-783) * Upgraded to 126.0.6478.119

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Those who use our browser and built-in tools like the Vivaldi Mail client, know us for our commitment to making powerful improvements to productivity. With the latest Vivaldi Mail 2.0, you can quick-reply to emails, undo up to 200 recent accidental actions, have more options for how your emails are stored offline, and a whole lot more.

With the latest Vivaldi 6.8 on Desktop, we’ve made it easy for you to see which tabs hog memory in real-time. We have made further refinements to the browsing experience and added new ways to create and navigate Workspaces.

Let’s get right into everything new with Vivaldi Mail 2.0 and Vivaldi 6.8 on Desktop.

A powerful mail client built into the browser Unlike most email clients, Vivaldi Mail does all the heavy lifting for you, and it does its magic locally on your device. Built around a comprehensive search index, prioritising mail searches, Vivaldi Mail makes it easier to find any email you’re looking for. As mailboxes flood with messages, refined search tools become all the more important. For you to get the best experience of Vivaldi Mail, we have enabled prefetching by default with the update to 2.0.

The benefits of prefetching – better search results and mail previewEarlier this year, we added more functionality and made improvements to search in the Vivaldi Mail client. In Vivaldi Mail 2.0, we have implemented significant changes to the default settings of our email client.

From this version, the default behavior will be to automatically download the last 30 days’ worth of emails and retrieve all messages visible on the screen.

Prefetching has two clear benefits for those who use Vivaldi Mail:

The first benefit of prefetching in Vivaldi Mail 2.0 is being able to find the email you are looking for more efficiently. Saving an entire message to disk by prefetching the body as soon as the message headers have been saved ensures that searching for the content in the message will show results. Without having saved the body to disk the search results can only be based on content in the subject of the message or the recipients- and sender-fields.

The second benefit of prefetching is the ability to see 1 to 3 lines of preview of each mail without opening it, with the Message Preview option. This is automatically shown in the vertical view, but you can also turn it on for horizontal view and wide vertical view.

By having the preview enabled, you will be able to have a quick overview of the contents of the message.As prefetching downloads your messages to your computer, you can instantly access all your email accounts in a single, unified inbox – even when offline.

You can select the “interval” of what to prefetch from the Mail settings, you can choose between a day, a week, a month, a year, or all messages. The advantage of being able to select the interval is that you can get the benefits of prefetch to work based on what type of mail user you are. Two different scenarios could be:

A month. If you have multiple mail accounts and want constant access to the most recent emails from all of them, this is the interval for you. This will allow you to easily find mails from any of your accounts without taking up too much space on your disk.
All mails. If you have one mail account you use for everything and need access to all your mails at all times, this is the interval you would opt for. This can potentially take up a lot of space on your disk if you have a high volume inbox, so you want to make sure you have enough space available.

With Vivaldi Mail, you can choose the amount of messages that you want to prefetch.If you prefer not to take advantage of the prefetching feature, you can disable it by going to Settings > Mail > Sync Options and selecting “opened messages” from the drop-down menu.

Get conversations going with Quick ReplyFor Vivaldi Mail 2.0 we have added the possibility to quickly reply to mails from a textbox right at the bottom of the email pane.

Lots of emails to reply to? Save time with our new Quick Reply option. Vivaldi’s Quick Reply is perfect for those fast, short replies, and feels like using an instant messenger. By removing the need to switch screens to open the compose window, this feature allows you to respond to emails more quickly.

Combined with our updated prefetching, using the contact view or thread view in your inbox will allow you to quickly get the context of a mail or conversation and send quick replies in the thread.

Undo actions for those “whoops” momentsThe new undo feature in Vivaldi Mail 2.0 will track up to 200 of your most recent trashed or mark read actions, allowing you to undo any of them with just one click.

Vivaldi Mail now lets you undo any of your 200 most recent “trash” or “marked as read/unread” actions.Imagine accidentally moving one or many important emails to trash; with a quick undo, you can easily correct it. Instead of scrambling through the trash folder, click the Undo button and you can select the mails you want to restore.

There’s more in Vivaldi 6.8Display real-time tab memory usage:With the Memory Saver in the Tabs settings, you can automatically hibernate inactive tabs, so memory can be freed up for active tabs. This improves browser performance and keeps it running smoothly.

In our latest update, you can hover over any tab to see how much memory it’s using in real time. Unlike some other browsers that only show the initial memory load, we keep it updated for you. This tooltip is on by default and will also tell you if a tab is hibernating.

Want to dive deeper into the details? Just hit SHIFT+ESC to bring up the Task Manager and get all the info you need.

Keep track of the memory used by your tabs by hovering over them.Catch a breath with Break Mode: Break Mode mutes audio, and hides tabs, panels, and content, leaving you with a button in the middle of your screen. For 6.8 we’ve made this button contract and expand in a pattern that simulates guided breathing, for you to catch a breath. When you’re ready, resume browsing exactly where you left off by pressing play.

Who doesn’t need a breather from time to time? Vivaldi’s Break Mode is here to help. Workspaces Quick Command: Not sure how 5 tabs turned into 50 in the same window? You can now use a new Quick Command to create a Workspace from a few tabs you select. Simply select the tabs > F2 / ⌘ E > Type Create New Workspace and you’ll now have a new Workspace with the selected tabs.

This new Quick Command is the quickest way to create a new Workspace with a selection of tabs. Address Field Updates: To improve web navigation, we’re giving you a Tab Switchfeaturewhere when you start typing a URL and it’s already open in a different tab, you can simply select the Switch to Tab button near it and open the existing tab containing the same URL.

If you often end up with duplicated tabs, this new Switch to Tab button is for you. Another improvement is that, while typing a web address, you would always see the web page address on the left followed by the page title on the right. We’ve now switched this so you will first have the web page title on the left column and then the URL on the right column.

Import Chrome Extensions: This update also includes the possibility to import Extensions from other Chromium-based browsers to Vivaldi. The extensions will be imported in a disabled state and after importing, you’re redirected to the page: vivaldi://extensions/ where you can manually decide what extensions you’d like to enable.

For the newest version of Vivaldi on Desktop, we’ve also made improvements to the built-in Tracker and Ad Blocker. We made a number of underlying changes to how our ad blocker works to make it more effective. We are continuously working on improving our Tracker and Ad Blocker, as our end goal is to make it the only blocker you need.

Additionally, with 6.8 we extended support to two more languages – Georgian and Sinhala, making our browser now available in 55 languages.

As we continue to improve the browser with the help of your input your feedback is always appreciated. Here’s the changelog for more improvements and fixes made on Vivaldi 6.8 and Vivaldi Mail 2.0.

Changelog from 6.7 to 6.8[New][Search][Address bar] Ask new users if they want to enable search suggest (VB-105510)
[New][Search] Add Suggest URLs for Google, Yahoo and Startpage (VB-106786)
[New][Calendar] Show account name next to calendar names (VB-106358)
[New][Calendar] Suggest new account names from the account type (VB-106370)
[New][Mail] Add a Quick Reply feature (VB-12366)
[New][Mail][Settings] Prefetch a month and visible messages by default and provide additional settings (VB-29572)
[New][Mail] Undo button and dropdown menu where actions can be undone from a list (VB-32665)
[New][Mail][Settings] Show preview of message body text of 1, 2 or 3 lines (VB-98705)
[New][Tabs] Expose memory usage in tooltip: NB. Other browsers typically show inital load, ours updates periodically, so will increase over time (VB-102484)

Address bar[Address bar] Field focus is lost on “Enter” (VB-105675)
[Address bar] Filter duplicate URLs in dropdown categories (VB-105835)
[Address bar] Non-intractable area inside URL field (VB-106717)
[Address bar] Problems with alignment of items in the drop down (VB-107189)
[Address bar] Search field item missing padding (VB-107186)
[Address bar] Search query in typed history are displayed even when setting off (VB-105877)
[Address bar] Search suggestion not ellipsed (VB-107206)
[Address bar] Single letter bookmark nicknames not working (VB-102765)
[Address bar] Sometimes searches instead of navigating when typing domains (VB-105160)
[Address bar] Switch URL and Title position (VB-106883)
[Address bar] The dropdown breaks when suggest URL doesn’t resolve: e.g. during Bing outage (VB-106798)
[Address bar] The dropdown duplicate filter remove everything when search text contains space (VB-106530)
[Address bar] Undo command fails when undo to a completion (VB-105826)
[Address bar] “Open tab” setting not present when priority list has been modified (VB-106690)
[Address bar][Search] Don’t display search engine nickname in dropdown (VB-107102)
[Address bar][Settings] No nickname match when hiding bookmark category (VB-106053)

(Tracker and Ad) Blocker[Blocker] Add support for hosts files in the adblocker (VB-106558)
[Blocker] Improve generation of snippet rules (VB-106452)
[Blocker] Lower the minimum time between rule updates to 1h (VB-106453)
[Blocker] Number in blocker dialog breaks to 2 lines (VB-106625)
[Blocker] Update the snippets used by the ABP anticv list (VB-105730)
[Blocker] “Import New Blocker List” dialog does not display correctly (VB-104813)

Crash[Crash] After untiling and closing tab (VB-99032)
[Crash] Crash on text input: additional fix (VB-87945)
[Crash][Extensions] Clicking the Text Blaze extension icon (VB-107067)
[Crash][Settings] Clicking on “Reset Global Permissions” button (VB-107121)
[Crash][Settings] Opening privacy settings (VB-106321)

macOS[macOS] Maximized window size is not remembered after closing windows and quitting (VB-98746)
[macOS] Provide haptic feedback for drag and drop actions (VB-107066)
[macOS] Register ‘webcal:’ protocol handler (VB-106218)
[macOS] Update Sparkle to 2.6.3 (VB-106557)
[macOS] Upgrade the Sparkle update framework (VB-106557)
[macOS][Menus] Cannot select sub-menus from the global menu bar when periodic reloading is enabled (VB-92519)
[macOS][Menus] ‘Other Window and Tabs’ does not show the contents (VB-106345)
[macOS][Menus] ‘Other Workspaces and Tabs’ option is not working correctly (VB-106378)
[macOS][Panels] Panel not hidden when you hide UI in fullscreen mode (VB-107011)
[macOS][Popout Video] Picture in Picture on Google Meet doesn’t work (VB-99252)

Settings[Settings] Category list acts as though it is multi-select when it is not (VB-64462)
[Settings] Clarify Mailing list grouping options (VB-106644)
[Settings] Clicking on “Reset Global Permissions” button causes an immediate crash (VB-107121)
[Settings] Opening guest window resets compact menu setting (VB-106962)
[Settings] Wrong date and time format settings (VB-106591)
[Settings][Gestures] Animation do not play for some commands (VB-107244)
[Settings][Gestures] Can not add custom gesture (VB-106939)

Tabs[Tabs] Add a “switch to this tab” button in urlfield when suggesting url that is in open tab (VB-105330)
[Tabs] Alt+click on the close button in a stack behaves unexpectedly (VB-106968)
[Tabs] Compact display style is not applied to two-level stacks with horizontal scrolling enabled (VB-107217)
[Tabs] Compact stacks broken in horizontal scrolling tab bar (VB-99751)
[Tabs] Handle Fastmail notifications special-case and improve performance (VB-105796)
[Tabs] Put the plus back where it was, on the vertical tabs (VB-105967)
[Tabs] Thumbnails should have a minimum height when shown “left” or “right” (VB-77184)
[Tabs] Various issues related to moving (VB-105807)
[Tabs] “Close Other Tabs” closes all tabs (VB-106702)
[Tabs][Commands][Workspaces] Add a command to create new workspace with selected tabs (VB-105454)
[Tabs][Periodic Reload] Improve performance (VB-107027)
[Tabs][Settings] New tab does not open at the end of the tab bar with some configurations (VB-107104)

Workspaces[Workspaces] Add toggle in settings to disable switching workspaces by scrolling (VB-105673)
[Workspaces] New workspace is not properly activated after creating it with all the tabs from the current workspace (VB-105727)
[Workspaces][Menus] Cannot see other windows/workspaces or their tabs in the window menu (VB-93560)
[Workspaces][Tabs] Moving a tab to another window changes workspaces (VB-106776)

Other[A11y] Display command shortcuts in ToolbarButton tooltips (VB-106546)
[A11y] Screen readers don’t announce errors and warnings (VB-106311)
[Bookmarks] Bookmarking trashed items does not work in windows panel (VB-106971)
[Bookmarks] Tooltip in bookmarks bar only displays URL (VB-105646)
[Break Mode] Take a Breather: breathing animation (VB-106816)
[Break Mode][Privacy] Obscure more parts of the UI (VB-106952)
[Chromium] Upgraded to 126.0.6478.119
[Downloads] Location doesn’t update when using “Save as” (VB-106015)
[Downloads] Notify of failed downloads: e.g. network, timeout, disk, security (VB-106504)
[Favicons] Drawn as rectangles — img[src] missing, causing no fallback icon (VB-106605)
[Feeds][Address Bar] Remove feed discovery submenu (always preview feeds) (VB-102316)
[Fullscreen][Settings] Empty bar appears on top, with tab bar on the side (VB-106038)
[History][Performance] Items with very long URLs cause slow down (VB-107119)
[Languages] Add Georgian and Sinhala languages (VB-106941)
[Linux] Update appdata.xml with newer images and more information
[Menus] Wrong content in ‘Other Windows and Tabs’ (VB-105195)
[Menus] [Tabs] All ‘Close Tab’ options in context menu are missing when a pinned tab is selected/active (VB-103765)
[Panels] Closed tabs’ context menu broken in Windows Panel (VB-106967)
[Panels] Update Status button misaligned on the Panels’ side bar when restart is required (VB-105179)
[Panels] Update the web panel UA to pretend to be a more modern device
[Quick Commands] Show tip on first use (VB-106904)
[Search] Disappearing entered words in the Search field (VB-104740)
[Search] Update Private window default search to Startpage for all countries (VB-106518)
[Spatnav] Initial target is not selected on first try after navigation (VB-99160)
[Speed Dial] Drag’n’drop feels weird (VB-102372)
[Speed Dial][Settings] Click is broken if “Allow DnD Reordering” disabled (VB-107227)
[Status bar] Add a “Button On” state to Page Tiling button (VB-106570)
[Sync] Conflict after reset (VB-107056)[Themes] Allow customisation of multi state buttons (VB-96517)
[Themes] Thumbnails overlap UI if Show Tab Thumbnails activated (VB-106176)
[Toolbars] Add a separate Panel Width Spacer (VB-105362)
[Toolbars][A11y] Update the Toolbar Button shortcut on commandId props change (VB-106770)
[Translate] Incomplete translation on hilfe.gmx.net (VB-106323)
[UI] Better Handling of locked secure storage backends (VB-104366)
[Web Compatibility] Auth does not work when link is clicked on directly (VB-106333)
[Web Compatibility] ‘Save Page As…’ doesn’t work for some of special pages (VB-105895)
[Welcome] Add an option to import installed Chrome extensions (VB-105945)

Mail, Calendar, and Feeds 2.0Mail[Mail] Account status in Status Popup should show live state of syncing (VB-106224)
[Mail] Add new github.com, googlegroups.com, and substack.com mailing list groups (VB-106646)
[Mail] Certain messages not in mailing list filter (VB-95800)
[Mail] Constraint errors when getting mail from Yahoo/AOL IMAP servers (VB-105949)
[Mail] Download mails faster and download newest mails first (VB-99073)
[Mail] Fix mailing list subfolders generated from “Subject:” (VB-106645)
[Mail] Fixes for “not queueing” warnings in flagging and filtering queues (VB-105788)
[Mail] IMAP UID FETCH: Too long argument error (VB-105650)
[Mail] Improve display of mail composed with Apple Mail (VB-34557)
[Mail] Issue with preview on demand generation (VB-107262)
[Mail] Message opened in tab does not have focus (VB-35697)
[Mail] Message saved as empty file (VB-106542)
[Mail] Prefetch progress gets stuck (VB-107346)
[Mail] Sent and imported messages displayed as 0 bytes (VB-106674)
[Mail] Sent plain text preview wrapped in HTML tags (VB-107064)
[Mail] Settings filters adding “NOT” in front of search terms (VB-106657)
[Mail] Show Email vendor icons/logo during account-adding (VB-106347)
[Mail] Strip repeating punctuation marks from previews: headline and horizontal rule notations (VB-105704)
[Mail] TypeError when searching in emails (VB-106424)
[Mail] Undo UI gets broken when scroll bar appears (VB-107254)
[Mail] When opening an email through a new mail notification the “mark as read” button is disabled (VB-87210)
[Mail] oAuth popup dialog keeps showing (VB-107077)
[Mail] “Not queuing flag update request…” warning spam (VB-105788)
[Mail] “Start Search Using Enter Key” setting not working in menu (VB-106906)
[Mail][Calendar] oAuth popup dialog keeps showing (VB-107077)
[Mail][Feeds] Panels stuck infinitely loading after db fault (VB-106920)
[Mail][Menus] Show Raw Message option in message body right-click menu is now missing (VB-106055)
[Mail][POP3] TypeError: Cannot perform %TypedArray%.prototype.indexOf on a detached ArrayBuffer (VB-106528)

Calendar[Calendar] Account name field does not display correctly (VB-106514)
[Calendar] Add the possibility to search in panel (VB-104632)
[Calendar] Default focus should be in Calendar, not Search (VB-71840)
[Calendar] Dim background for the reminder dialog (VB-106551)
[Calendar] Error deleting event on server (VB-106213)
[Calendar] Event draft is discarded when using drag and drop to edit event start time (VB-64747)
[Calendar] Events imported into existing calendar (VB-106496)
[Calendar] Import progress not reported correctly (VB-106104)
[Calendar] Improve drag handling when editing event (VB-106529)
[Calendar] New empty event not dismissed on click outside (VB-106197)
[Calendar] Panel auto closes when clicking in date picker dropdown (VB-106987)
[Calendar] Unexpected exception_event_id value (VB-106048)
[Calendar] Using mouse wheel to change event time closes dialog and switches the month view (VB-105774)
[Calendar] “Not a new action” when scrolling (VB-106049)

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Release candidate feedbackTo help us get 6.8 out the door as soon as possible, please focus your feedback on serious regressions since 6.7 stable. If you want to ask about new (post 6.8) features or longstanding issues, please do so on our forums.

Known Issues* When installed before the official 6.8 release date, build 3381.42 will show the wrong “What’s New” page on first launch. * No Windows ARM builds at the time of publishing this snapshot.

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(Note: Snapshot build 3381.40 and Stable 3381.42 are identical, except for icon resources and the channel they will receive updates from.

Changelog* [Chromium] Upgraded to 126.0.6478.119 * [macOS] Maximized window size is not remembered after closing windows and quitting (VB-98746) * [Mail] Prefetch progress gets stuck (VB-107346) * [Mail] Quick reply double click/drag to minimize (VB-107283) * [Windows] Ctrl+Mouse scroll doesn’t zoom in/out on pages (VB-107246)

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Known Issues* When installed before the official 6.8 release date, build 3381.37 will show the wrong “What’s New” page on first launch. * While Windows ARM64 3381.37 builds are provided here for testing, they are not yet officially supported

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(Note: Snapshot build 3381.35 and Stable 3381.37 are identical, except for icon resources and the channel they will receive updates from.

Changelog* [Address bar][Tab Switch] Switches to the first open tab but should go to the most recent (VB-107213) * [Address bar][Tab Switch][Workspaces] Not working well with multiple workspaces (VB-107316) * [Calendar][Windows][Linux] Scrolling between time periods is erratic (VB-106400) * [Mail] Settings filters adding “NOT” in front of search terms (VB-106657) * [Mail] Undo UI gets broken when scroll bar appears (VB-107254) * [Settings] Opening guest window resets compact menu setting (VB-106962) * [Tabs] Compact display style is not applied to two-level stacks with horizontal scrolling enabled (VB-107217) * [Tabs] Memory usage info is not displayed correctly on tab stack thumbnails with long titles (VB-107299)

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We have now begun publishing our Snapshot stream for the Vivaldi iOS browser.

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Here are some of the changes that have been made:

Markdown/Rich Text Support in Notes Editor (VIB-105)
We’re excited to introduce support for Markdown/rich text in the Notes editor. This new feature allows you to format your notes with ease, making it perfect for organizing your thoughts, writing detailed notes, and enhancing your productivity.
Note: This feature is currently behind a flag. You can enable ‘#vivaldi-view markdown-as-html’ at vivaldi://flags
Bookmarks Nickname Matching in address bar setting (VIB-778)
We have added a new setting that allows you to enable bookmarks nickname matching directly in the address bar. With bookmarks nickname matching enabled, you can assign nicknames to your bookmarks. When you start typing these nicknames in the address bar, Vivaldi will recognize and suggest the corresponding bookmark.
You can enable or disable the option in Settings – Address bar.
Improved Sync UI (VIB-590)
We’ve enhanced the Sync UI to provide a more intuitive and seamless experience.
Bottom Toolbar Settings in Onboarding (VIB-668)
We’ve resolved an issue where the bottom toolbar settings did not work during the onboarding process.

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

Changelog* [New] Add support for Markdown/rich text in Notes editor (VIB-105) * [New] Add Enable Bookmarks Nickname Matching in address bar setting (VIB-778) * [Settings] Bottom toolbar settings in onboarding does not work (VIB-668) * [UI] Improve Sync UI (VIB-590) * [UI] Text for Shared screen is not correct (VIB-731) * [Crash] Clearing history crashes in Private mode (VIB-769) * [Crash] Vivaldi might be crashing while turning on dynamic accent color for toolbar (VIB-764) * [Crash] Vivaldi may be crashing when tapped on a speed dial (VIB-767) * [Regression] Tapping bin in tab switcher takes to wrong page in tab switcher (VIB-770) * Upgraded to 126.0.6478.60

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Chromium, the open-source engine on which Vivaldi is based, has announced that its extension format has changed. Extensions that are not updated from its deprecated Manifest version 2 format will gradually stop working; many of those extensions are ad-blockers.

We’re not opposed to phasing out the old format; extensions that used it can be a performance drag, slowing down pages and allowing third-party scripts to modify them. One of our desktop developers, Daniel Aleksandersen, explains this on his personal blog:

The crux of the matter is the proposed deprecation of the webRequest API in favor of the newer declarativeNetRequest API. The webRequest API let extension developers intercept all network requests, pause them while they evaluated and blocked or modify them in JavaScript, and only then begin fulfilling the requests. These are quite powerful capabilities with big privacy, security, and performance implications.

The ability to inject code that is not originally part of the extension bundle is being removed. This is a good thing for security. But inevitably, this means that any extension whose author hasn’t updated their code to the new format will stop working.

We will keep Manifest v2 for as long as it’s still available in Chromium. We expect to drop support in June 2025, but we may maintain it longer or be forced to drop support for it sooner, depending on the precise nature of the changes to the code.

Here at Vivaldi, it’s always been our policy to build the most important functionality into the browser, so you don’t have to trust an unknown third party and worry that it’s in danger of going away.

That’s why we have long provided our built-in tracker and ad blocker, which isn’t dependent on Chrome’s extension architecture, and we’re continually upgrading its powers and performance – In the upcoming Vivaldi 6.8, we have added support for the hosts file format, and we plan to include more features to our tracker and ad blocker.

Naturally the Vivaldi Tracker and Ad-Blocker is customisable, so you can add lists of sites to block (or, conversely, which sites to allow ads from if you want to see them and contribute to the content provider’s revenue).

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Changelog* [Address bar] Hide Search Suggestion dialog automatically after two URLS have been input (VB-107214) * [Address bar] Problems with alignment of items in the drop down (VB-107189) * [Address bar] Search suggestion not ellipsed (VB-107206) * [Chromium] Upgraded to 126.0.6478.60 * [Crash][Extensions] Clicking the Text Blaze extension icon (VB-107067) * [Crash][Settings] Clicking on “Reset Global Permissions” button (VB-107121) * [Fullscreen][Settings] Empty bar appears on top, with tab bar on the side (VB-106038) * [macOS][Panels] Panel not hidden when you hide UI in fullscreen mode (VB-107011) * [Mail] Issue with preview on demand generation (VB-107262) * [Mail][Settings] Newly added settings could cause prefetch to be disabled for long term users * [Mail] oAuth popup dialog keeps showing (VB-107077) * [Settings][Gestures] Animation do not play for some commands (VB-107244) * [Speed Dial][Settings] Click is broken if “Allow DnD Reordering” disabled (VB-107227) * [Tabs] Memory usage info is not displayed correctly on tab stack thumbnails (VB-106402)

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Here are some of the changes that have been made:

Customizable Button in the Address Toolbar (VAB-9321)
We’ve introduced a new customizable button in the address toolbar (ad blocker shield button is there by default). This feature allows you to add a button for quick access to your favorite tools and functions, improving your browsing efficiency and personalization. You can long tap on the ad blocker shield button – Edit shortcut- and then choose one of the listed buttons, or you can head to Settings – Toolbar Shortcut (under Appearance) and then make the change.
Bookmark Folders Behavior (VAB-9201)
We’ve fixed an issue where bookmark folders wouldn’t stay on top when sorting and navigating in and out of folders. Your folders will now maintain their position, making bookmark management more intuitive.
Speed Dial Reordering Issue (VAB-9214)
Resolved an issue where speed dials couldn’t be reordered when manual sorting was selected.
Crash When Moving Notes (VAB-9355)
Fixed a crash that occurred when moving notes to the same folder.
Crash on Foldable Devices (VAB-8939)
Addressed a crash issue when tapping “New window” on some foldable devices.
Address Bar Display Issue in Full Screen Video (VAB-9245)
Fixed an issue where the address bar was displayed when turning on the video in full screen.

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

[New] Customizable button in the address toolbar (VAB-9321)
[Bookmark] Folders don’t stay on top when navigating out and into folder (VAB-9201)
[Translations] Add Georgian (ka) and Sinhala (si) languages (VAB-9338)
[Theme] Navigation bar in private Tab Switcher wrong theme (VAB-9305)
[UI] Move Progress bar above toolbar on address bar Bottom (VAB-9326)
[Regression] Cannot reorder speed dials when manual sorting is selected (VAB-9214)
[Regression] Crash in moving notes to the same folder (VAB-9355)
[Regression][Foldable] Crash when tapping “New window” (VAB-8939)
[Regression] Default bookmark location resets to Mobile (VAB-9205)
[Regression] Does not allow Third Party Password Managers (VAB-9218)
[Regression] Double tap on adblocker causes crash (VAB-9339)
[Regression] PWA does not open anymore (VAB-9254)
[Regression] The address bar is displayed when turning on the video in full screen (VAB-9245)
[Crash] Play Store crashes (VAB-9230, VAB-9232)
Upgraded to 126.0.6478.33

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The following improvements were made since the eighth 6.7 minor update:

[Security] Issue which could allow code execution when dragging unexpected objects (VB-107026)

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Search suggestions – your choiceSearch suggestions remain off by default but now we make it easier to enable them.

Some six years back I wrote a blog post about why search suggestions in the Vivaldi address bar were off by default. In short, the problem is that with them enabled, everything you type is sent to the search engine (even if you never search), allowing them to potentially know an awful lot about you and your interests. However, on the flip side these live suggestions are highly convenient often allowing you to get the right link right from the get go.

Having suggestions off by default feels right from privacy perspective but users who might want this for convenience, probably wouldn’t find it. In this snapshot we now ask new users if they want to flip this setting, right in the address field. This makes the setting discoverable and gives us a little space to explain why it is off in the first place.

For now it will only prompt when using search engines that have a suitable suggests URL configured in settings. We will be adding more suggests URLs in the future, so that it works with more of our bundled search engines.

Downloading email for offline searching and viewingFrom this snapshot our new default is to always fully download the last 30 days of email and also completely fetch all messages on screen. However, as always we also offer additional settings.

Previously emails were not “prefetched” unless you manually enabled this during setup (or later in settings), so you would only have the full mail body for those mails you specifically clicked on. This default was set because those with big accounts might find the initial setup quite time consuming. However mail obviously works best when you have full, local copies of as many emails as possible. That allows you to search, not just in mails you have read but also those that you have not read. In addition, our new message preview feature can only work if you have some mail content. So we are changing our default.

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Changelog* [New][Address bar] Ask new users if they want to enable search suggest (VB-105510) * [Address bar] Refactor the Switch Tab behavior (VB-106901) * [Address bar] Search field item missing padding (VB-107186) * [Address bar] Switch URL and Title position (VB-106883) * [Address bar] Undo command fails when undo to a completion (VB-105826) * [Address bar][Search] Don’t display search engine nickname in dropdown (VB-107102) * [Blocker] Number in blocker dialog breaks to 2 lines (VB-106625) * [Bookmarks] Bookmarking trashed items does not work in windows panel (VB-106971) * [Break Mode][Privacy] Obscure more parts of the UI (VB-106952) * [Calendar] Add the possibility to search in panel (VB-104632) * [Calendar] Panel auto closes when clicking in date picker dropdown (VB-106987) * [Chromium] Upgraded to 126.0.6478.33 * [Crash][Settings] Opening privacy settings (VB-106321) * [History][Performance] Items with very long URLs cause slow down (VB-107119) * [Keyboard][Windows] Alt+F4 no longer works to close the application when site is opened (VB-106969) * [Languages] Add Georgian and Sinhala languages (VB-106941) * [Linux] Update appdata.xml with newer images and more information * [macOS] Provide haptic feedback for drag and drop actions (VB-107066) * [macOS] Update Sparkle to 2.6.3 (VB-106557) * [macOS] Upgrade the Sparkle update framework (VB-106557) * [macOS][Menus] Cannot select sub-menus from the global menu bar when periodic reloading is enabled (VB-92519) * [Mail] “Start Search Using Enter Key” setting not working in menu (VB-106906) * [Mail] Download mails faster and download newest mails first (VB-99073) * [Mail] Improve display of mail composed with Apple Mail (VB-34557) * [Mail] Message opened in tab does not have focus (VB-35697) * [Mail] Quick replies inserted above quoted original document (VB-106676) * [Mail] Sent plain text preview wrapped in HTML tags (VB-107064) * [Mail] TypeError when searching in emails (VB-106424) * [Mail][Calendar] oAuth popup dialog keeps showing (VB-107077) * [Mail][Feeds] Panels stuck infinitely loading after db fault (VB-106920) * [Mail][Settings] Prefetch a month and visible messages by default and provide additional settings (VB-29572) * [Panels] Closed tabs’ context menu broken in Windows Panel (VB-106967) * [Quick Commands] Show tip on first use (VB-106904) * [Search] Add Suggest URLs for Google and Yahoo: curently only for unchanged search settings (VB-106786) * [Security] Issue which could allow code execution when dragging unexpected objects (VB-107026) * [Settings] Clicking on “Reset Global Permissions” button causes an immediate crash (VB-107121) * [Settings] Wrong date and time format settings (VB-106591) * [Settings][Gestures] Can not add custom gesture (VB-106939) * [Speed Dial] Drag’n’drop feels weird (VB-102372) * [Sync] Conflict after reset (VB-107056) * [Tabs] Alt+click on the close button in a stack behaves unexpectedly (VB-106968) * [Tabs] Compact stacks broken in horizontal scrolling tab bar (VB-99751) * [Tabs][Periodic Reload] Improve performance (VB-107027) * [Tabs][Settings] New tab does not open at the end of the tab bar with some configurations (VB-107104) * [Welcome] Add an option to import installed Chrome extensions (VB-105945) * [Workspaces][Menus] Cannot see other windows/workspaces or their tabs in the window menu (VB-93560) * [Workspaces][Tabs] Moving a tab to another window changes workspaces (VB-106776)

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Head to the Google Play Store and download the browser.

Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.

Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Enjoy!

ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the fourth 6.7 stable, minor update:

Upgraded to 124.0.6367.243 NB. Chromium updates may include security enhancements or fixes, crash fixes, or website compatibility updates.

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Changelog* [Address bar] Non-intractable area inside URL field (VB-106717) * [Address bar] The dropdown breaks when suggest URL doesn’t resolve: e.g. during Bing outage (VB-106798) * [Address bar] The dropdown duplicate filter remove everything when search text contains space (VB-106530) * [Blocker] Improve generation of snippet rules (VB-106452) * [Break Mode] Take a Breather: breathing animation (VB-106816) * [Calendar] Using mouse wheel to change event time closes dialog and switches the month view (VB-105774) * [Chromium] Upgraded 126.0.6478.24 * [Crash][Settings] Opening privacy settings (VB-106321) * [Downloads] Notify of failed downloads: e.g. network, timeout, disk, security (VB-106504) * [Languages] Add Georgian and Sinhala languages (VB-106941) * [macOS] Upgrade the Sparkle update framework (VB-106557) * [Mail] “Start Search Using Enter Key” setting not working in menu (VB-106906) * [Mail] Constraint errors when getting mail from Yahoo/AOL IMAP servers (VB-105949) * [Mail] Improve display of mail composed with Apple Mail (VB-34557) * [Mail] Quick Reply – show toggle for quotation in editor (VB-106788) * [Mail] Quick replies inserted above quoted original document (VB-106676) * [Panels] Update the web panel UA to pretend to be a more modern device * [Settings] Wrong date and time format settings (VB-106591) * [Spatnav] Initial target is not selected on first try after navigation (VB-99160) * [Tabs] “Close Other Tabs” closes all tabs (VB-106702) * [Toolbars][A11y] Update the Toolbar Button shortcut on commandId props change (VB-106770) * [Welcome] Add an option to import installed Chrome extensions (VB-105945) * [Workspaces][Menus] Cannot see other windows/workspaces or their tabs in the window menu (VB-93560) * [Workspaces][Tabs] Moving a tab to another window changes workspaces (VB-106776)

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We have now begun publishing our Snapshot stream for the Vivaldi iOS browser.

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Here are some of the changes that have been made:

Customizable Start Page (VIB-452)
Your Start Page just got more personal! With the new customization options, you can tailor the Start Page to suit your preferences. Customize backgrounds, adjust layouts, and create a Start Page that truly reflects your style.
Open In Background Option (VIB-749)
We’ve added a convenient “Open In New Background Tab” option for bookmarks, items from the reading list and history.

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

Changelog* [New] Add Open In Background option for bookmarks, reading list and history (VIB-749) * [New] Customizable Start Page (VIB-452) * [Regression] Top toolbar menu ends up in wrong selected index after page visit (VIB-755) * [UI] Do not allow copying when address bar is empty (VIB-692) * Upgraded to 126.0.6478.24

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The following improvements were made since the seventh 6.7 minor update:

[Chromium] Upgraded 124.0.6367.243: NB. Chromium updates may include security enhancements or fixes, crash fixes, or website compatibility updates.
[Crash][Address bar] When typing vivaldi in the address field (VB-105789)

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Changelog* [A11y] Display command shortcuts in ToolbarButton tooltips (VB-106546) * [Address bar] “Open tab” setting not present when priority list has been modified (VB-106690) * [Blocker] “Import New Blocker List” dialog does not display correctly (VB-104813) * [Blocker] Add support for hosts files in the adblocker (VB-106558) * [Calendar] Dim background for the reminder dialog (VB-106551) * [Chromium] Upgraded 124.0.6367.232 * [Crash] After untiling and closing tab (VB-99032) * [Crash][Address bar] When typing vivaldi in the address field (VB-105789) * [Favicons] Drawn as rectangles — missing, causing no fallback icon (VB-106605) * [Mail] Add new github.com, googlegroups.com, and substack.com mailing list groups (VB-106646) * [Mail] Fix mailing list subfolders generated from “Subject:” (VB-106645) * [Mail] Message saved as empty file (VB-106542) * [Mail] Sent and imported messages displayed as 0 bytes (VB-106674) * [Panels] Update Status button misaligned on the Panels’ side bar when restart is required (VB-105179) * [Settings] Clarify Mailing list grouping options (VB-106644) * [Status bar] Add a “Button On” state to Page Tiling button (VB-106570) * [Tabs] Add a “switch to this tab” button in urlfield when suggesting url that is in open tab (VB-105330) * [Toolbars] Add a separate Panel Width Spacer (VB-105362)

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Head to the Google Play Store and download the browser.

Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.

Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Enjoy!

ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the third 6.7 stable, minor update:

Upgraded to 124.0.6367.236 (CVE-2024-5274) – NB. Chromium updates may include security enhancements or fixes, crash fixes, or website compatibility updates.

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The following improvements were made since the sixth 6.7 minor update:

[Chromium] Upgraded 124.0.6367.236: NB. Chromium updates may include security enhancements or fixes, crash fixes, or website compatibility updates.

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We have now begun publishing our Snapshot stream for the Vivaldi iOS browser.

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Here are some of the changes that have been made:

Inactive Tabs Settings (VIB-451)
We’ve introduced new settings for managing inactive tabs. Customize how Vivaldi handles inactive tabs to optimize your browsing experience and improve performance. Go to Settings – Tabs and choose when tabs that haven’t been used recently are moved to the inactive tabs section.
Swipe-to-Close Tabs Settings Page (VIB-706)
We’ve resolved the issue where users couldn’t swipe to close the tabs settings page.
Reset Sync Encryption Password Option (VIB-669)
We’ve added an option to reset your Sync encryption password directly on the login page.
Status Bar and Search Suggestions Overlap Fix (VIB-702)
We’ve fixed an overlap issue between the status bar and search suggestions, ensuring a cleaner and more user-friendly interface.

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

Changelog* [New] Inactive tabs settings (VIB-451) * [Gestures] Can’t swipe to close tabs settings page (VIB-706) * [Sync] No option to reset Sync’s encryption password on the login page (VIB-669) * [UI] Fix status bar and search suggestions overlap (VIB-702) * [UI] Do not show tracker blocker shield on start page (VIB-704) * [UI] Start syncing button looks strange when disabled. (VIB-664) * [Regression] Bottom toolbar not displayed on start when browser theme is light, but system theme is dark. (VIB-713) * [Regression] Search doesn’t work on Closed Tabs page on tab switcher (VIB-716) * Upgraded to 124.0.6367.221

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Note:The snapshot version can’t be set as default.

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Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.

Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Enjoy!

ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the second 6.7 stable, minor update:

[Sync] Avoid removing data needed for the sync backup encryption key generation from the user profile VB-106220
[Regression] PWA does not open anymore (VAB-9254)
Upgraded to 124.0.6367.221 (CVE-2024-4947) – NB. Chromium updates may include security enhancements or fixes, crash fixes, or website compatibility updates.

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Changelog* [A11y] Display command shortcuts in ToolbarButton tooltips (VB-106546) * [Address bar] Filter duplicate URLs in dropdown categories (VB-105835) * [Blocker] Lower the minimum time between rule updates to 1h (VB-106453) * [Calendar] Account name field does not display correctly (VB-106514) * [Calendar] Events imported into existing calendar (VB-106496) * [Calendar] Improve drag handling when editing event (VB-106529) * [Chromium] Upgraded 124.0.6367.221 (CVE-2024-4761, CVE-2024-4947) * [Download] Location doesn’t update when using “Save as” (VB-106015) * [Mail] Quick Reply – Add a toggle to toolbar (VB-106526) * [Mail] Quick Reply – Make editor resizable (VB-106523) * [Mail] Strip repeating punctuation marks from previews: headline and horizontal rule notations (VB-105704) * [Mail][POP3] TypeError: Cannot perform %TypedArray%.prototype.indexOf on a detached ArrayBuffer (VB-106528) * [Search] Update Private window default search to Startpage for all countries (VB-106518)

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Alex, an individual with a vibrant imagination and endless creativity struggled with ADHD. Tasks and thoughts swirled around like a whirlwind in their mind, and trying to focus on one was like chasing one butterfly among many.

Alex battled these distractions by looking for ways to build healthy and productive workflows. This included switching to a highly customizable browser with features and tools to set him up for success.

You can do the same with our powerhouse of a browser. Tailor it just the way you want it, ensuring minimal distractions and maximum focus, especially if you have ADHD, or struggle with the ability to stay focused in general.

I know what you’re thinking, “Another browser? What’s so special about this one?”

Well, let’s get into the browser’s built-in tools and features that can help reduce anxiety and increase your peace of mind.

Quick Access1. Tracker Blocker and Ad Blocker: Block distracting ads and web trackers 2. Workspaces, Tab Stacks, Tab Tiling: Keep the flow by organizing your tabs 3. Web Panels: Quick access to frequented apps and websites 4. Tasks, Calendar, Clock: Stay on top of your schedule 5. Break Mode: Hit pause, recharge, and come back stronger 6. (BONUS) Reading List: Save articles for later, sync across devices 7. (BONUS) Sessions: Save and restore tab groups, never lose progress Tracker & Ad Blocker: Block distracting ads and web trackersIf you feel like you’re being watched when you see those targeted ads, then this built-in browser tool takes care of them in 2 ways:

it removes irrelevant distractions so you don’t wander off-track
it shields you from those sneaky web trackers that try to pry into your data.

If you’re in the EU and you have ADHD, persistent pop-ups about cookie permissions aren’t just annoying—they’re like bright neon signs screaming “Look at me!”

In less than a second, they steal your attention and distract you. The Vivaldi browser offers an option called Cookie Crumbler, that hides these banners and dialogs on most websites.

From the full settings, you can also change the blocking level for a particular website or block sources and hide cookie warnings.

Workspaces, Tab Stacks, Tab Tiling: Keep the flow by organizing your tabsWe treat tabs like a whiteboard that helps us store info temporarily. But when we overload them – things get messy.

Sure, tabs are handy for offloading tasks and references, but too many slow us down. We leave them open as reminders, creating open loops of unfinished tasks.

With WorkspacesonVivaldi, you can create multiple so-called “whiteboards”, each home to a project and related tasks.

Suppose you’re planning a vacation, managing a social media channel, or shopping for pet food online; for each category, you can create separate tab environments while maintaining focus on the task at hand.

There are more tricks up our sleeve with Workspaces to help curb your anxiety and keep you on track. Create rules with Workspace Rules and have a particular web page open automatically in a Workspace of your choice.

For instance, if you have a Workspace called “News”, you can set up rules to open your preferred news links in the “News” Workspace.

Name your Workspaces, use icons or emojis to switch between Workspaces quickly, move them around to reorganize them, and much more.Be careful though; dividing tabs into Workspaces can feel like “out of sight, out of mind!”, when you really end up with hundreds of tabs. Hibernate Workspaces you aren’t using to avoid grinding your processors to a halt and reduce the browser’s memory usage.

To keep your Workspaces distraction-free, combine Workspaces with the Tab Stacking functionality for a powerful combination of features that streamline your browsing. With Tab Tiling, you can create a split view of two or more tabs to structure your workflow.

Reduce the constant confusion created by context switching with everything you can do using Workspaces and Tab Management in the Vivaldi browser.

Because here’s the bitter truth: tens of uncategorized tabs aren’t our memory aids. They compete for attention and drain our focus.

Web Panels: Quick access to frequented apps and websitesThis powerful feature, built in the browser’s sidebar, provides instant access to your favorite go-to websites or apps, without interrupting your workflow.

By keeping frequently accessed sites readily available but discreetly tucked away, these mini-windows are perfect for keeping messaging apps or music streaming platforms open.

Position these Web Panels in any way you want them on the sidebar, to further maximize convenience without derailing your flow. The window size can be tailored to your needs of the Workspace as well.

For instance, I access Spotify, Wordle, and Substack almost every day and have them as web panels on my browser’s sidebar.

Tasks, Calendar, Clock: Stay on top of your scheduleProductivity tools help ensure important tasks don’t slip through the cracks. The built-in Tasks, Calendar, and Timers are part of the browser’s productivity toolkit.

Stay on top of your To-Do list with the Tasks panel built into the browser’s sidebar. You can create and arrange tasks in a way you’d like, keeping them organized.

If you’re forgetful (I sure can be!) add details like a title, a description (including URLs), a due date, and set repetitions or a location and reminders.

Finish each task, tick them off as complete, and they’ll disappear from the default view. Don’t worry, you have the option to display your completed tasks.

By the way, Tasks with due dates will appear in Vivaldi’s built-in Calendar.

How’s that for amping up productivity?

Keep track of appointments with the built-in Calendar tool.Schedule tasks directly from the Tasks tool onto the Calendar to efficiently manage your time. Customize alerts and create recurring events so that crucial appointments and commitments are never missed.

Built-in tools have more advantages than you think.

If you’ve set up your mail in Vivaldi Mail, you can send or respond to event invites through it. Add events to the Vivaldi Calendar with a right-click on any web page to bring up the event editor.

The Clock is another built-in productivity management tool and its customizable settings can help you set focused work intervals. The Pomodoro technique to alternate between work and break intervals, aligns perfectly with time management strategies, promoting continuous focus while preventing burnout.

Break Mode: Hit pause, recharge, and come back strongerPicture yourself knee-deep in emails, Slack, or Teams notifications buzzing, and suddenly, it hits you—it’s been hours since you’ve looked away from the screen.

For most of us, it’s too easy to get lost between tabs and distractions. Take a break with the Break Mode and rescue yourself from the endless scroll and hyperfocus.

Watch as all distractions and overwhelm disappear in one click.Just like its icon, you can hit pause from the browser status bar, leaving you with a serene blank screen.

When you’re ready to dive back in, just hit play and pick up right where you left off.

Find balance by giving yourself permission to step away from the screen, take breaks to recharge, and come back with renewed energy and focus.

So, next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, give Break Mode a try. Your mind—and browser—will thank you.

Reading List: Save articles for later, sync across devicesWhen you’re hopping from one article to another and it hits you that you have a meeting in 5 minutes, a project deadline looming over your head and a bunch of tabs open, all fighting for your attention.

Our built-in Reading List tool lets you save web pages you only want to read once, to catch up on later and avoid cluttering your Bookmarks or Workspaces with endless tabs.

Unlike other services, you don’t need to sign up for an account or add extensions to use our Reading List.The browser’s Reading List is a dynamic hub of curated content that you can catch up with across devices with the browser’s Sync functionality.

Find out everything about how our browser’s Reading List can help reduce the anxiety of losing a tab you will need again.

Sessions: Save and restore tab groups, never lose progressYou’re working on a big project, and you’ve gathered a bunch of tabs related to research, brainstorming, and resources. Without Sessions, you’ll lose all that progress if you accidentally close your browser or your computer crashes. That’s where Sessions can bail you out.

By allowing you to save groups of tabs with a single click, the Sessions feature acts as a safety net.

This alone saves valuable time and prevents the frustration of having to track down lost tabs or redo work.

There you have it, folks.

With an arsenal of tools designed to combat distraction and boost productivity, Vivaldi is more than just a browser, it’s a browser where everything’s an option – even your distractions!

Like Alex, let’s gain some control over our workflows, take breaks, and keep our focus intact. Give it a spin to see for yourself and tell us which features have helped you stay productive.

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Changelog* [New][Mail][Settings] Show preview of message body text of 1, 2 or 3 lines (VB-98705) * [New][Mail] Add a Quick Reply feature (VB-12366) * [New][Mail] Undo button and dropdown menu where actions can be undone from a list (VB-32665) * [New][Tabs] Expose memory usage in tooltip: NB. Other browsers typically show inital load, ours updates periodically, so will increase over time (VB-102484) * [New][Calendar] Show account name next to calendar names (VB-106358) * [New][Calendar] Suggest new account names from the account type (VB-106370) * [A11y] Screen readers don’t announce errors and warnings (VB-106311) * [Address bar] Field focus is lost on “Enter” (VB-105675) * [Address bar] Search query in typed history are displayed even when setting off (VB-105877) * [Address bar] Single letter bookmark nicknames not working (VB-102765) * [Address bar] Sometimes searches instead of navigating when typing domains (VB-105160) * [Address bar][Settings] No nickname match when hiding bookmark category (VB-106053) * [Blocker] Update the snippets used by the ABP anticv list (VB-105730) * [Bookmarks] Tooltip in bookmarks bar only displays URL (VB-105646) * [Calendar] “Not a new action” when scrolling (VB-106049) * [Calendar] Default focus should be in Calendar, not Search (VB-71840) * [Calendar] Error deleting event on server (VB-106213) * [Calendar] Event draft is discarded when using drag and drop to edit event start time (VB-64747) * [Calendar] Import progress not reported correctly (VB-106104) * [Calendar] New empty event not dismissed on click outside (VB-106197) * [Calendar] Unexpected exception_event_id value (VB-106048) * [Chromium] Upgraded 124.0.6367.206 (CVE-2024-4671) * [Crash] On startup with HTTP Auth prompt dialog open (VB-106069) * [Crash][Developer Tools] Reloading pages with opened dev tools (VB-105711) * [Feeds][Address Bar] Remove feed discovery submenu (always preview feeds) (VB-102316) * [macOS] Register ‘webcal:’ protocol handler (VB-106218) * [macOS][Menus] ‘Other Window and Tabs’ does not show the contents (VB-106345) * [macOS][Menus] ‘Other Workspaces and Tabs’ option is not working correctly (VB-106378) * [macOS][Popout Video] Picture in Picture on Google Meet doesn’t work (VB-99252) * [Mail] “Not queuing flag update request…” warning spam (VB-105788) * [Mail] Account status in Status Popup should show live state of syncing (VB-106224) * [Mail] Certain messages not in mailing list filter (VB-95800) * [Mail] Fixes for “not queueing” warnings in flagging and filtering queues (VB-105788) * [Mail] IMAP UID FETCH: Too long argument error (VB-105650) * [Mail] Preview not generated for incoming POP messages (VB-105795) * [Mail] Show Email vendor icons/logo during account-adding (VB-106347) * [Mail] When opening an email through a new mail notification the “mark as read” button is disabled (VB-87210) * [Mail][Menus] Show Raw Message option in message body right-click menu is now missing (VB-106055) * [Menus] Wrong content in ‘Other Windows and Tabs’ (VB-105195) * [Menus] [Tabs] All ‘Close Tab’ options in context menu are missing when a pinned tab is selected/active (VB-103765) * [Print] Dialog is not appearing (VB-106359) * [Privacy Guard] Disable and after a month long trial (VB-106500) * [Search] Disappearing entered words in the Search field (VB-104740) * [Settings] Category list acts as though it is multi-select when it is not (VB-64462) * [Sync] Unable to save encryption key (VB-105910) * [Sync] Avoid removing data needed for the sync backup encryption key generation from the user profile (VB-106220) * [Tabs] Handle Fastmail notifications special-case and improve performance (VB-105796) * [Tabs] Put the plus back where it was, on the vertical tabs (VB-105967) * [Tabs] Thumbnails should have a minimum height when shown “left” or “right” (VB-77184) * [Tabs] Various issues related to moving (VB-105807) * [Tabs][Commands][Workspaces] Add a command to create new workspace with selected tabs (VB-105454) * [Themes] Allow customisation of multi state buttons (VB-96517) * [Themes] Thumbnails overlap UI if Show Tab Thumbnails activated (VB-106176) * [Translate] Incomplete translation on hilfe.gmx.net (VB-106323) * [UI] Better Handling of locked secure storage backends: work in progress (VB-104366) * [Web Compatibility] ‘Save Page As…’ doesn’t work for some of special pages (VB-105895) * [Web Compatibility] Anchor elements inherit pointer-event:none from parentElement (VB-106050) * [Web Compatibility] Auth does not work when link is clicked on directly (VB-106333) * [Workspaces] Add toggle in settings to disable switching workspaces by scrolling (VB-105673) * [Workspaces] New workspace is not properly activated after creating it with all the tabs from the current workspace (VB-105727)

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The following improvements were made since the fifth 6.7 minor update:

[Chromium] Upgraded 124.0.6367.221 (CVE-2024-4947): NB. Chromium updates may include security enhancements or fixes, crash fixes, or website compatibility updates.
[Sync] Avoid removing data needed for the sync backup encryption key generation from the user profile (VB-106220)

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Head to the Google Play Store and download the browser.

Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.

Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Enjoy!

ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the initial the first 6.7 stable, minor update:

Upgraded to 124.0.6367.219 (CVE-2024-4761) – NB. Chromium updates may include security enhancements or fixes, crash fixes, or website compatibility updates.

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The following improvements were made since the fourth 6.7 minor update:

[Chromium] Upgraded 124.0.6367.219 (CVE-2024-4761): NB. Chromium updates may include security enhancements or fixes, crash fixes, or website compatibility updates.
[Web Compatibility] Auth does not work when link is clicked on directly (VB-106333)
[Print] Dialog is not appearing (VB-106359)

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Head to the Google Play Store and download the browser.

Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.

Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

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ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the initial 6.7 stable release:

[Play Store crash] Vivaldi crashes sometimes when closing custom tab (VAB-9230)
Upgraded to 124.0.6367.206 – NB. Chromium updates may include security enhancements or fixes, crash fixes, or website compatibility updates.

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The following improvements were made since the third 6.7 minor update:

[Chromium] Upgraded 124.0.6367.206 (CVE-2024-4671): NB. Chromium updates may include security enhancements or fixes, crash fixes, or website compatibility updates.

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The following improvements were made since the first 6.7 minor update:

[Chromium] Upgraded to 124.0.6367.166
[Crash][Developer Tools] Reloading pages with opened dev tools (VB-105711)
[Web Compatibility] Anchor elements inherit pointer-event:none from parentElement (VB-106050)
Fixed an issue that could allow injection of scriptable content into non-scripted environments (VB-105950)

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Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

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ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the initial 6.7 stable release:

[Regression] Bottom toolbar not displayed on start when browser theme is light, but system theme is dark. (VIB-713)
Upgraded to 124.0.6367.166

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Here are some of the changes that have been made:

Sorting Options for Bookmarks and Notes (VAB-9189)
Now you can organize your bookmarks and notes exactly the way you want. With the ability to sort in both ascending and descending order.
Improved alignment of icons for a more visually consistent user interface. (VAB-8714)
Resolved issues related to incorrect icon sizes and gaps, ensuring a more polished appearance. (VAB-8862)
Fixed the wrong color display issue in the background section of the tab switcher for improved visual clarity.(VAB-9025)
Adjusted the alignment of the translate panel title for better visual consistency.(VAB-9164)

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

[Bookmarks][Notes] Allow Bookmarks and Notes to be sorted in both ascending and descending order (VAB-9189)
[UI] Align New Tab, Menu and Sort icons (VAB-8714)
[UI] Incorrect icon sizes and gaps (VAB-8862)
[UI] Tab Switcher wrong color on background section (VAB-9025)
[UI] Translate Panel title misaligned (VAB-9164)
[Regression] Swiping on Address or bottom toolbar to switch tabs, displays the Tab Switcher menu during the swipe (VAB-9188)
[Regression] Tab Stack displays single tab thumbnail instead of multiple little thumbnails (VAB-9169)
Upgraded to 124.0.6367.123

Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.

Alternative Downloads (3348.4)* armeabi-v7a * arm64-v8a * x86-64

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The following improvements were made since the first 6.7 minor update:

[Chromium] Upgraded to 124.0.6367.123
[Crash] On startup with HTTP Auth prompt dialog open (VB-106069)
[Sync] Unable to save encryption key (VB-105910)

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Vivaldi makes your browsing even more powerful and personal with updates to some of its key features. Vivaldi 6.7 is available today on your iPhone and iPad.

Multiple windows support: View several Vivaldi windows on your iPadOpen and view multiple windows in your iPad with Vivaldi.We at Vivaldi are passionate about delivering unique and customizable cross-platform user-interface. This is reflected in our approach to browsing even on big screens.

On iPad, Vivaldi offers you a more desktop-like experience. Our interface includes our signature desktop-style tab bar, and Panels that gives you convenient shortcuts to Bookmarks, Notes, and more.

Multitask with Vivaldi browser on your iPad.Now, your browsing on iPad gets better. You can keep multiple Vivaldi windows open side-by-side on your iPad. You can resize windows to your liking and manage them with a tap, drag, or swipe. You can create as many Vivaldi windows you want for all your different tasks and work modes. We have also enabled more iPad features like always-on-top Slide Over Mode.

Multi-windows helps you get your shopping and price-comparison done in one window, while also planning your next trip in another. Get more done and enjoy multitasking.

Sort your Notes and BookmarksSort your Notes in the Vivaldi browser. We are harmonizing your Vivaldi experience across our mobile and desktop browsers – with our distinctive look, familiar feel, and built-in tools.

Unique to Vivaldi, our built-in Notes lets you quickly jot down your thoughts throughout the day. You can find Notes in the Panel. You can now sort your notes by title, creation date, last-change date, and more.

There is no such thing as too many bookmarks!

Do not fear your Bookmarks turning into a disorganized mess. Vivaldi helps you find and manage all your bookmarks. As with Notes, you can now sort your bookmarks by title, nickname, creation date, and kind (folders first), and more.

Sort your Bookmarks in Vivaldi browser.We also let you manually sort Bookmarks by selecting the edit button at the bottom right corner and dragging and moving each item to its intended place.

You can also sort your Speed Dials by kind (folders first).

Sort your Speed Dials in Vivaldi browser.A quick tip: You can pick up where you left off on your computers or other phones with Vivaldi Sync. Vivaldi Sync is end-to-end encrypted and ensures you always have your Bookmarks, Notes, Reading List, and Speed Dials with you everywhere.

We recently launched our new version on desktop with Memory Saver and an improved Feed Reader that auto-detects more feeds.

Force Dark Mode in Auto ModeForce Dark Theme in Vivaldi browser follows your system color scheme.The Force Dark Theme setting, introduced in Vivaldi 6.6, now follows your system color scheme when you use automatic browser theme color.

Forced Dark Theme automatically designs a dark mode color scheme for websites that have not designed one for you. You can still enable Force Dark Theme for all webpages by setting your color preference to dark.

Download Vivaldi 6.7We want Vivaldi on iOS to elevate your browsing with tools and have fun — enjoying it? (Of course you do!) Spread the word by leaving us a 5-star rating on the App Store.

You can also recommend Vivaldi to your European friends when they discover the Browser Choice Screen when they get a new device or on a software update.

For more details on the new version, look at the Changelog.

Enjoy!

Changelog Vivaldi 6.7* [New][Bookmarks] Add sorting option for bookmarks panel(VIB-631) * [New][Notes] Implement Sorting (VIB-630) * [New][iPadOS] Add support for opening multiple windows (VIB-678) * [New][Themes] Enable force dark webpage option for Auto appearance (VIB-657) * [Address bar] Make internal links functional (VIB-250) * [Notes] Add Ascending descending order (VIB-650) * [Sync] iOS Modifying desktop notes titles (VIB-652) * [Sync] Swap places for Forgot Password and Log In (VIB-664) * Updated translations * Upgraded to 124.0.6367.90

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Welcome Vivaldi 6.7!

The new version focuses on the details because we know that they matter to you. Let’s look at the highlights:

Vivaldi Translate: With our partner, Lingvanex, we have improved several language translations.
Tracker and Ad Blocker: The Tracker and Ad blocker received some TLC and should work better for users who report issues with them.
Bookmarks: Based on user feedback, we have changed the Bookmarks Manager to show folders first. We also now open the Bookmarks Manager in the same folder you were in last time.

We are passionate about providing you with a feature-rich browser with a unique interface designed for phones and tablets. What stands out in Vivaldi is its intuitive built-in tools.

You can browse with desktop-style tabs, easily group multiple open tabs, and create a unique Two-Level Tab Bar. All the key functionality, such as Panels, Speed Dials, Reading List, Notes, and full-page Capture, is within easy reach. You can also make your browsing colorful and more personal with Custom Wallpapers and various Theme colors, including a dark theme.

With our encrypted Sync functionality, you can easily access your data on any device that has Vivaldi installed—desktop, mobile, and even in cars.

On that note, our new desktop version recently launched with a Memory Saver and an improved Feed Reader that auto-detects feeds.

We hope you will enjoy the new, improved version. Please keep sending your feedback, as it helps us improve your browser.

Download Vivaldi 6.7 and let us know if we fixed your pet peeve. The changelog has more details.

Changelog Vivaldi 6.7* [Address bar] Search suggestions not displayed correctly on bottom (VAB-8955) * [Bookmarks] Remember last folder open on bookmarks panel (VAB-5803) * [Bookmarks] Sort folders first (VAB-6946) * [Foldable] Manage windows menu is dark (VAB-8844) * [History] It’s not updating until after a restart (VAB-9053) * [Start page] Default color shows up as custom image when reopen wallpaper settings (VAB-9024) * [Start page] Wallpaper not properly removed (VAB-8868) * [Tablet] Missing buttons on private tabs (VAB-8819) * [Tabs] Can’t always scroll the bottom row of tabs into view (VAB-8443) * [Tabs]’Ghost’ tab-group header over non-stacked tabs (VAB-8488) * [Tabs] Strange empty space on tab bar (VAB-8805) * [Tab Switcher] Icon displays wrong number (VAB-8956) * [UI] Accent colour from regular tabs bleeding into private tabs (VAB-8582) * [UI] Address bar at bottom search suggestions (VAB-8813) * [UI] Bringing back Show Start Page Icon in Address Bar option and panels icon (VAB-8932) * [UI] Controls are blank (VAB-8836) * [UI] Dark home button in private mode (VAB-7901) * [UI] Find in page alignment issues (VAB-8616) * [UI] No navigation back button in reading list (VAB-8796) * [UI] Reading list from V menu is the wrong background color (VAB-8980) * [UI] Text size for ‘Add current page’ menu is wrong (VAB-8831) * [UI] Wrong background color in Dark mode for bottom system navigation bar (VAB-8026) * [UI] Wrong background of Translate panel title (VAB-9061) * Updated translations * Upgraded to 124.0.6367.90

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The European Commission says Apple’s iPadOS is a ‘gatekeeper’ due to the large number of businesses ‘locked in’ to the platform by the large app ecosystem.

Apple now has six months to ensure full compliance of iPadOS with the DMA obligations.

In a press release issued yesterday, The EU says that four criteria will eventually make Apple a gatekeeper in tablets.

Apple’s business user numbers exceed the quantitative threshold by 11 times — but this is not a criterion in itself.
End-user numbers are close to the threshold and are predicted to rise in the near future.
End users are locked-in to iPadOS.
Business users are locked-in to iPadOS because of its large and commercially attractive user base.

What does Vivaldi think about this ruling?We welcome this new development. This is what our CEO, Jon von Tetzchner, has to say:

“This clarified designation shows that, like us, the EU believes that iPads and iPhones are part of the same ecosystem, and Apple controls both as the gatekeeper. They both run the same iOS operating system, even if Apple claims that iOS and iPad OS are different; they are fundamentally the same. The only real difference is the screen size. Our browser, Vivaldi, works on both of them without any differences.

Apple claims that the iPad is different from iOS, to avoid complying with the DMA on the iPad. This curbs down a fair system for competitors on the iPad, but now Apple will have to change.

In the future, we hope this will also show a browser choice screen on iPads. We are happy with this ruling.”

What is the DMA?The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) has targeted the core business models of six of the world’s most influential technology companies, known as digital “gatekeepers.” Apple, Microsoft Corp., Meta Platforms Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google, Amazon.com Inc., and TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd. are all subject to new obligations aimed at curbing their market dominance and preventing potential abuse of power.

Effective as of March 7, the DMA prohibits designated firms from favoring their services over those of competitors. Additionally, these companies are now forbidden from merging personal data collected across their various platforms. They are also barred from leveraging data obtained from third-party merchants to gain a competitive edge. Furthermore, the DMA mandates that gatekeepers must allow users to download applications from rival platforms.

The EU’s move to regulate these tech giants is a significant step toward fostering fair competition and protecting consumers’ interests. By imposing these obligations, the DMA aims to level the playing field and prevent potential anti-competitive practices that could harm smaller businesses and limit consumer choice.

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The following improvements were made since the initial 6.7 stable release:

[Chromium] Federated credentials dialog is misplaced (VB-105803)
[Crash] Crash on text input: additional fix (VB-87945)
[Crash] On startup for some users (VB-105886)
[Import][Bookmarks][Linux] Tries to import from itself (VB-105531)
[macOS] Share menu no longer works (VB-104730)
[Linux] Black screen with flag ozone-platform-hint Wayland (VB-105882)
[Tabs] Forms and page scroll-position not restored when resuming discarded tabs (VB-105629)
[Workspaces] Speaker button on the workspace entry doesn’t work (VB-105846)

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We have now begun publishing our Snapshot stream for the Vivaldi iOS browser.

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Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

Changelog* [Address bar] Make internal links functional (VIB-250) * Updated translations

Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from TestFlight Download iOS snapshot.

Note:The snapshot version can’t be set as default.

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Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

[Tabs]’Ghost’ tab-group header over non-stacked tabs (VAB-8488)
[Crash] In reading list (VAB-9172)
Updated translations

Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.

Alternative Downloads (3335.44)* armeabi-v7a * arm64-v8a * x86-64

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We have also provided pre-release stable channel builds. These are for those of you who hit serious issues on startup and hence want to try upgrading early (having first tested in snapshot configuration). Autoupdate to these (or newer) stable builds will not be enabled until further testing is completed and the 6.7 first minor update is officially released.

Known Issues* Privacy Guard is not available in 3329.21 builds, since the stable stream is not part of the trial * While Windows ARM64 3329.21 builds are provided here for testing, they are not yet officially supported

Download – Snapshot channel (3329.19)* Windows + Win10+ 64-bit + Win10+ 32-bit + Win10+ ARM64 ⚠️ * macOS + 10.15+ Universal * Linux + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64 + DEB ARM | RPM ARM + non-DEB/RPM [help]

Download – Stable channel (3329.21)* Windows + Win10+ 64-bit + Win10+ 32-bit + Win10+ ARM64 ⚠️ * macOS + 10.15+ Universal * Linux + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64 + DEB ARM | RPM ARM

(Note: Snapshot build 3329.19 and Stable 3329.21 are identical, except for icon resources and the channel they will receive updates from. The 3329.21 build also does not provide a way to run Privacy Guard.)

Changelog* [Chromium] Federated credentials dialog covers UI (VB-105803) * [Crash] Crash on text input: additional fix (VB-87945) * [Crash] On startup for some users (VB-105886) * [Import][Bookmarks][Linux] Tries to import from itself (VB-105531) * [macOS] Share menu no longer works (VB-104730) * [Linux] Black screen with flag ozone-platform-hint wayland (VB-105882) * [Tabs] Forms and page scroll-position not restored when resuming discarded tabs (VB-105629) * [Workspaces] Speaker button on the workspace entry doesn’t work (VB-105846)

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We have now begun publishing our Snapshot stream for the Vivaldi iOS browser.

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Here are some of the changes that have been made:

Add sorting option for bookmarks panel(VIB-631)
Organize your bookmarks effortlessly with the new sorting feature, allowing you to arrange your bookmarks in ascending or descending order based on your preference.

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

Changelog* [New][Bookmarks] Add sorting option for bookmarks panel(VIB-631) * [Theme] Enable force dark webpage option for Auto appearance(VIB-657) * Upgraded to 124.0.6367.90

Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from TestFlight Download iOS snapshot.

Note:The snapshot version can’t be set as default.

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[Bookmarks] Remember last folder open on bookmarks panel (VAB-5803)
[Regression] Address bar color for speed dial (VAB-9134)
[Regression] Address bar in the middle of the screen (VAB-9098)
[Regression] Automatically close tabs is broken (VAB-8652)
[Regression] Trash bookmark folder is missing (VAB-9141)
Upgraded to 124.0.6367.90

Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.

Alternative Downloads (3335.22)* armeabi-v7a * arm64-v8a * x86-64

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Today, Vivaldi gets even better and improves your computer’s memory usage with Memory Saver. The browser allows you to discover and curate news and updates from your favorite websites with Vivaldi Feed Reader.

Download the new Vivaldi 6.7, and enjoy your browser’s improvements across the board.

Make your laptop cooler, quieter, and give it more battery-life with Memory SaverYou no longer need to worry about closing tabs. Our newest addition to the browser – Memory Saver – will do it for you.

Memory Saver helps reduce memory usage by automatically hibernating tabs that haven’t been used in a while. You can still manually hibernate Workspace or Tab Stack (grouped tabs), if you prefer to manage it yourself. With Memory Saver, you can let Vivaldi do your memory management automatically.

When the Memory Saver is enabled, the browser deactivates inactive tabs. This way, active tabs, such as those used for gaming or streaming, can run smoothly.

Vivaldi’s Memory Saver frees up memory from inactive tabs.Don’t worry if you have several tabs open. These inactive tabs are still visible and can be reloaded at any time to pick up where you left off. When you want to access an inactive tab, it automatically reloads. Certain tabs, such as those with active audio or video playing or partially filled forms, may not be deactivated.

Head to Tabs in Vivaldi Settings, enable Memory Saver and free up memory from inactive pages.

Auto-detection of feeds by Vivaldi Feed ReaderVivaldi doesn’t believe in tracking your online habits, so we built the Vivaldi Feed Reader differently. Our Feed Reader puts you in charge. We don’t decide or influence which sites you follow. It’s the Feed Reader built for you.

Popular sites like Reddit, GitHub, and YouTube make their feeds difficult to find. You may not even realize they offer feeds. Vivaldi Feed Reader now helps you discover more feeds on these popular sites. You can now follow subreddits and users on Reddit, as well as repository releases and commits on GitHub.

With Vivaldi Feed Reader, you curate your own news feed with updates from your favorite journalists, bloggers, creators, news organizations, and communities. Vivaldi detects and shows the Follow Feed button in the Address Field on supported websites.

There’s more in Vivaldi 6.7 Create Workspaces with fewer clicks:* We have made it quicker for you to create a new one. Previously, you needed to make the Workspace first, find the tabs, and move them in via the Windows panel. Now, ctrl+click a few tabs (⌘+Click on macOS) and then right-click, and you have a new Workspace.

Creating Workspaces in Vivaldi out of tab selections with a right-click Export Passwords and Feeds*: We continue to provide our users with complete data portability because we believe that you should be able to move your data between apps and services as you wish. Now you can export your passwords, in addition to Feeds, Bookmarks, Speed Dials, Reading List, Notes, and logins, among other types of data.

Unlike other browsers, Vivaldi does not lock you in a particular environment. We let you use the web in whichever you want.

Export Feeds from Vivaldi Export Passwords from Vivaldi * Tile apps with window split view on Mac: Window split screen view allows two sections, each displaying a different app, an addition that Mac users, especially those using big screens, will appreciate. On any platform, you can use our built-in Tab Tiling to view two or more tabs side-by-side.

Vivaldi tiles apps with window split-view on MacFor anyone who needs powerful productivity, portability and privacy, let them know about Vivaldi. We continue to improve the browser and with the help of your feedback, add various options so that you can browse the web on your terms.

Take a look at the changelog for more improvements and fixes in Vivaldi 6.7. Enjoy the new Vivaldi and let us know what impresses you the most.

Changelog from 6.6 to 6.7* [New][Settings] Memory Saver option (VB-97828) * [New][Workspaces] Use selection to create a workspace (VB-104081) * [New][macOS] Enable the Split View menu on window controls (VB-81255) * [New][Feeds] Export feeds as OPML (VB-104770)

Address bar* [Address bar] Autocomplete resets when left clicking the proposed text (VB-105465) * [Address bar] Don’t do dropdown searches until previous finishes (VB-104648) * [Address bar] Don’t render outdated dropdown searches (VB-104893) * [Address bar] Improve bookmark search (VB-104169) * [Address bar] Improve drop down performance (VB-105358) * [Address bar] Suggestions get stuck and activates even after quickly entering more text (VB-105061) * [Address bar] The selected item isn’t cleared on undo (VB-105651) * [Address bar] Triggers a search when URL starts with one space or more (VB-104070) * [Address bar] URLs with an “@” character are treated as search terms (VB-102181)

Bookmarks* [Bookmarks] Tooltips missing for bookmarks in panel/window (VB-5201) * [Bookmarks] When the nickname already was used, the alert about it don’t show (VB-103979) * [Bookmarks] when importing bookmarks from a browser with folders included, each folder has a duplicate in its own folder, which is empty (VB-90560)

Calendar* [Calendar] Changing upcoming instances of task leaves duplicate (VB-105093) * [Calendar] Display dead WebCAL (HTTP/404 or 410) subscriptions as broken (VB-104352) * [Calendar] Empty href property leads to duplication (VB-104832) * [Calendar] Event exception duplicates (VB-104869) * [Calendar] Exceptions sent to server when they should not be (VB-105149) * [Calendar] Marking a task complete displays a copy of the task for a second (VB-104182) * [Calendar] Search results shows wrong date for tasks (VB-103418) * [Calendar] Tries to create event on server when updating (VB-105511) * [Calendar] Use mouse scroll to navigate previous/next period (VB-79382) * [Calendar][Menus] Right click and add to calendar results in an error (VB-105208)

Direct Match* [Direct Match] Enable for more regions (VB-105489) * [Direct Match] Remote files should be signed and their signature checked (VB-104678) * [Direct Match][Settings] Make enable/disable syncable (VB-105725)

macOS* [macOS] Opening external link when Vivaldi is closed opens in new window behind regular window (VB-39284) * [macOS] Opening external link when closed opens in new window behind regular window (VB-39284) * [macOS] Use LZMA compression in .dmg packages for a smaller initial download (VB-105498) * [macOS][Settings] Settings Window minimum size is smaller than can be seen (VB-104295) * [macOS][Tabs] Window control buttons are misaligned with “Show Title Bar” enabled and tabs not on top (VB-105097) * [macOS][Welcome] Handle Safari import from the Welcome page (VB-97003) * [macOS][Workspaces] Link routing does not work correctly when there are no windows open (VB-100520)

Mail* [Mail] Account server fields don’t display correctly (VB-104193) * [Mail] Autolinking of web addresses in plain-text mode is broken by some link contents (VB-104970) * [Mail] Change From/To/Cc inputs in search should always be visible and not hidden in dropdown (VB-104155) * [Mail] Change Has attachment from dropdown to checkbox (VB-104047) * [Mail] Change Subject to Header in search target selection (VB-104274) * [Mail] Choosing Header while searching in contact breaks results (VB-104307) * [Mail] Choosing different “Search in” folders should use view filters toggles of folder (VB-104218) * [Mail] Clear search does nothing after manually opening search with no query (VB-104122) * [Mail] Creating a filter from mail settings does not save end date (VB-105649) * [Mail] Current folder always says “Selected” in “Search in” dropdown (VB-104128) * [Mail] Delete MailSearchDB file before rebuilding Mail search db (VB-104451) * [Mail] Emails from a certain site dated as 1/1/1970 (VB-80867) * [Mail] Empty IMAP error messages (VB-103378) * [Mail] Filter warning dialog doesn’t show up (VB-104721) * [Mail] Going back in mail does not do what it should (VB-28843) * [Mail] IMAP accounts that are made offline produce connection errors (VB-104135) * [Mail] In the All Messages view, visibility which is turned on by search fails to reset after search is canceled (VB-104099) * [Mail] Inbox and Sent for POP3 + Offline Account are hidden when “Show unsubscribed Mailboxes” is unchecked (VB-98120) * [Mail] Lower logging levels for intermittent and noisy messages: further fixes (VB-102850) * [Mail] Mails are not fetched for days (VB-99448) * [Mail] Message about offline account is not correctly aligned (VB-105545) * [Mail] Remember Search Show more state during session (VB-105182) * [Mail] Remember sort state for mail folders (VB-28243) * [Mail] Save attachment dialog appears behind mail search (VB-105516) * [Mail] Search field width doesn’t adjust on layout change (VB-104857) * [Mail] Searches wrong folder name when current folder setting on (VB-104987) * [Mail] Searching in ‘From’ field clears the entire search UI (Closed) (VB-104132) * [Mail] Show messages from sender and selecting contact in contacts panel: returns 0 results (VB-104276) * [Mail] Subscribe to folder is behind mail tree and therefore unclickable (VB-68484) * [Mail] Switching between folders does not sort (VB-105379) * [Mail] Unify appearance of search inputs fields (VB-104289) * [Mail] Verified but authentication fails on second account (VB-104211) * [Mail] “Search in” folder selection is reset after modifying the searched term (VB-104106) * [Mail][Calendar] Icons have different baseline alignment (VB-105333) * [Mail][Settings] Deleted mail password could not be added again (VB-104723)

Menus* [Menus] Show Address Bar missing from View Menu (VB-67296) * [Menus] View menu doesn’t change the show/hide status (VB-92504) * [Menus] “Close Tabs to the Right” not always showing up (VB-105436) * [Menus][Settings] Provide a way to switch between new and old menu styles (VB-105645)

Panels* [Panels] Exclude window titles from search (VB-104969) * [Panels] Favicon doesn’t update when web panel is created (VB-104672) * [Panels][Extensions] Better extension panel handling (VB-105142)

Reader* [Reader]

 element not rendering correctly in Reader Mode (VB-95292)
* [Reader] Doesn’t support Right-To-Left (VB-99954)
* [Reader] Huge Emoji in Reader View (VB-92065)
* [Reader] Resizes svg icons extremely (VB-99492)
* [Reader] Triggers on history navigation (VB-98990)
Settings* [Settings] Allow manual Site Permissions editing (VB-104176)
* [Settings] Delete selected cookie needs dedicated button (VB-9027)
* [Settings] Disable overridden keyboard focus settings
* [Settings] Extend cookie item to show partition key info (VB-104438)
* [Settings][Tabs] Unable to change number of Tabs in “Confirm Closing Tabs over Maximum of” setting (VB-104702)
Tabs* [Tabs] Allow closing tabs in pinned tab stack (VB-104559)
* [Tabs] Audio icon isn’t center aligned (VB-78982)
* [Tabs] Closing a tab by clicking on the “X” button in the Window side panel with “Activate with Single Click” activated, leads to a blank page (VB-98381)
* [Tabs] Contrast not enough to distinguish which tab is dimmed after hibernated (VB-82773)
* [Tabs] Margins around vertical tabs is not equal (VB-104778)
* [Tabs] Multi tab selection can fail due to web panels (VB-103853)
* [Tabs] Position of pinned tab moves when stacked (VB-104560)
* [Tabs] Reopen stacked tab in another workspace (VB-96474)
* [Tabs] Shift+Click on Home icon should Open Home Page in a New Tab (VB-96402)
* [Tabs] Thumbnails in vertical stacks are compacted (VB-88695)
* [Tabs] Thumbnails should have a minimum height when shown “left” or “right” (VB-77184)
* [Tabs] Tiled page find in page executed in other focused tiled tab (VB-78192)
* [Tabs] When the tab bar is on the left or right, the new tab button isn’t fixed (VB-17646)
* [Tabs][Settings] Reduce the frequency of updating tab thumbnails when all tab thumbnail-related features are disabled (VB-104608)
Translate [Translate] Auto translate don’t translate selected content (VB-104386)
* [Translate] Button missing from address bar after page refresh (VB-104233)
* [Translate] Display the detected language in the Translate Panel (VB-103878)
* [Translate] Nikkei.com and multiple 
 elements not all being translated (VB-77528)
* [Translate] Not working for at least one language (VB-84617)
* [Translate] Problems with translation if there is a  tag (VB-84149)
* [Translate] Translate [title], img[alt], input[placeholder], and input[type=button][value] attributes (VB-104511)
* [Translate] about:blank shows in status bar when translating (VB-103656)
* [Translate] taobao.com not able to translate from Chinese to English (VB-85545)

Workspaces* [Workspaces] Add option to have divider under workspaces button (VB-104735)
* [Workspaces] Allow using selection of tabs to create new workspace from workspace list (VB-104906)
* [Workspaces] Don’t swap when switching to blank page (VB-104637)
* [Workspaces] Inconsistent focus outline for Workspaces list (VB-104137)
* [Workspaces] Missing border next to Workspace button (VB-104761)
* [Workspaces] Selection to create a workspace is not offered if no workspaces have been created before (VB-104904)
* [Workspaces] Switch using the mouse wheel (VB-105494)
* [Workspaces][Tabs] Title alignment with vertical tabs (VB-104896)
Crash* [Crash] On corporate machines: further fix (VB-103871)
* [Crash][Panels][Extensions] “Closing” web panel with extensions (VB-103614)
Other* [Blocker] Invalid blocked notifications (VB-105472)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 124.0.6367.90[Commands] Introduce command for “add page to webpanel” (VB-104190)
* [Commands] Placeholders for command chains only work from menus (VB-105201)
* [Cookies][Settings] The allow third-party cookies per site override is not working (VB-104959)
* [Downloads] Over plain HTTP fails to open save as dialog (VB-103844)
* [Downloads][Themes] Save download could be clearer (VB-104793)
* [Extensions][Panels] Chrome.sidePanel.open() api call is ignored (VB-105176)
* [Extensions][Panels] Close and remove side panel properly after uninstall (VB-104762)
* [Feeds] Map Github and Reddit URLs to known feed URLs to allow for enhanced auto-discovery (VB-105357)
* [Feeds] The user should be prompted when deleting a feed (VB-87440)
* [Guest] Guest profile is referred as “Guest session” by exit button in profile manager dialog (VB-103993)
* [Guest] Window toolbars should not be customizable (VB-89158)
* [History] No space between text and dropdown in history delete dialog (VB-104062)
* [Language] Correct Kurdish locale language code (VB-81478)
* [Linux][Media] Allow a short startup delay to fixup media on major updates (VB-104319)
* [Linux][Media] Monitor a location for a new libffmpeg and inform the user to restart if one appears (VB-103899)
* [Linux][Settings] The fonts listed by default are incorrect, the alphabetically first font is listed (VB-100283)
* [Localization] Wrong date formats in various places (VB-55297)
* [Notes] Copying note includes title and creation date + time (VB-104656)
* [Notes] Sort by Last Modified timestamp for notes (VB-92788)
* [Password Manager] Add Export Passwords to Export menu (VB-105171)
* [Privacy] Disabled more privacy sandbox items (made sure first party sets are disabled)
* [Private Window] [Update Notifier] Warn that Private Windows are reset in Restart Required prompt (VB-105066)
* [Quick Commands] Open Bookmarks in New Tab setting (VB-103919)
* [Quick commands] Wrong autocomplete when not exactly matching command (VB-103596)
* [Search] Escaping problem with POST (VB-99320)
* [Sessions][Workspaces] When updating sessions names appear to be editable but they are not (VB-104635)
* [Tasks] Gap between task box and title disappears when the task is selected (VB-104800)
* [Tasks] Without start time added to the next time slot (VB-104236)
* [Themes] No error handling when failing to import or install a theme (VB-104968)
* [Themes] ‘Accent from page’ setting overrides background blur in vertical tab bar (VB-101022)
* [Toolbars] Buttons covered by Status Bar border (VB-104606)
* [Toolbars] Status info overlay should not depend on status bar (VB-104287)
* [UI][Settings] Updates to various translations
* [Web Compatibility] Disabled clickable element (VB-104434)
* [Welcome Page] Border-radius applied incorrectly (VB-105606)
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There are also pre-release links to equivalent builds for the stable channel. These are for those of you who wish to upgrade early, having first tested in snapshot configuration. Since this is an RC and not yet a release, we also recommend you backup your settings before upgrading. Autoupdate to these (or newer) stable builds will not be enabled until further testing is completed and the final is released.
Known Issues* When installed before the official 6.7 release date, build 3329.17 will show the wrong “What’s New” page on first launch.
* Privacy Guard is not available in 3329.17 builds, since the stable stream is not part of the trial
* While Windows ARM64 3329.17 builds are provided here for testing, they are not yet officially supported
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(Note: Snapshot build 3329.16 and Stable 3329.17 are identical, except for icon resources and the channel they will receive updates from. The 3329.17 build also does not provide a way to run Privacy Guard.)
Changelog* [Chromium] Upgraded to 124.0.6367.90
* [Crash] On trying to create a PWA (VB-105743)
* [Crash][Gestures] On executing mouse gestures over the settings window (VB-104975)
* [Mail] Creating a filter from mail settings does not save end date (VB-105649)
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Changelog* [Crash][IME][Address bar] During typing: caused by the fix for VB-101331 which is temporaily reverted (VB-105763)
* [Crash][Tabs] During sharing in meeting/getDisplayMedia (VB-105751)
* [DirectMatch][Settings] Make enable/disable syncable (VB-105725)
* [Notes][Bookmarks] Not possible to erase autocompleted URL in editors (VB-105676)
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To make it easier and lower the risk for you to test our cutting edge builds, Vivaldi Snapshot is a separate application that will be installed alongside the Final and have its own set of preferences and settings.
Differences to Beta/FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our fans a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi iOS package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (below). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or report it directly to our bug tracking system. When commenting or reporting a bug, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
Here are some of the changes that have been made:

Sorting Implementation for Notes (VIB-630)

Organize your notes effortlessly with the new sorting feature, allowing you to arrange your notes in ascending or descending order based on your preference.
Force Dark Webpage Option for Auto Appearance (VIB-657)

Take control of your browsing experience with the ability to enable force dark webpage option for auto appearance.

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.
Changelog* [New][Notes] Implement Sorting (VIB-630)
* [New][Themes] Enable force dark webpage option for Auto appearance (VIB-657)
* [Notes] Add Ascending descending order (VIB-650)
* [Sync] iOS Modifying desktop notes titles (VIB-652)
* [Sync] Swap places for Forgot Password and Log In (VIB-664)
* [Regression] Google’s Sync login page shown when not finishing Sync login to Vivaldi account (VIB-672)
* Upgraded to 124.0.6367.35
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* [Regression] Search suggestions are displayed on top with bottom toolbar (VAB-9121)
Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.

[Regression] Address bar in the middle of the screen (VAB-9098)
[Regression] Blank top level tab in tab stack (VAB-9129)
[Regression] Handle is missing on ‘Find in page’ icon (VAB-9063)
[Regression] Status bar on startpage has a wrong colour (VAB-9089)
[Regression] Startup crash on large screen devices (VAB-9102)
[Regression] Vivaldi icons in History navigation menu are in different colors (VAB-9101)
[Regression] Wrong search icon on private tab (VAB-9090)
Upgraded to 124.0.6367.70

Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (3335.4)* armeabi-v7a
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Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (above). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
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Changelog* [Crash] On Ctrl+W while using NVDA screenreader (VB-101331)
* [Direct Match] Enable for more regions (VB-105489)
* [Downloads] Over plain HTTP fails to open Save As dialog: further fix for accepting downloads where the download panel was hidden (VB-103844)
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Changelog* [New][Settings] Memory Saver option (VB-97828)
* [Address bar] Autocomplete resets when left clicking the proposed text (VB-105465)
* [Address bar] The selected item isn’t cleared on undo (VB-105651)
* [Calendar][Menus] Right click and add to calendar results in an error (VB-105208)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 124.0.6367.70
* [Downloads] Over plain HTTP fails to open Save As dialog (VB-103844)
* [macOS] Handle Safari import from the Welcome page (VB-97003)
* [macOS][Tabs] Window control buttons are misaligned with “Show Title Bar” enabled and tabs not on top (VB-105097)
* [Mail] Creating a filter from mail settings does not save end date (VB-105649)
* [Mail] Empty IMAP error messages (VB-103378)
* [Mail] Message about offline account is not correctly aligned (VB-105545)
* [Mail] Save attachment dialog appears behind mail search (VB-105516)
* [Menus][Settings] Provide a way to switch between new and old menu styles (VB-105645)
* [Panels][Extensions] Better extension panel handling (VB-105142)
* [Welcome Page] Border-radius applied incorrectly (VB-105606)
* [Windows] Early access (Preview) to arm64 builds: these have undergone very limited testing, use at your own risk
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        It’s that time of the year again! And once again, we’re here to make sure your academic year is off to a good start, by reminding you of the best productivity features in Vivaldi!
High school, college, part-time studies, Ph.D.…no matter what you’re doing, we’re sure the browser is one of the most used pieces of software on your laptop and phone. Would you like to make the most of it? Then keep reading! 
🧹 Declutter your Tab Bar. First things first. You might’ve just started or are about to start the new academic year. Time to create separate spaces for all of your courses, so that things don’t get mixed later on. You’ll never waste time looking for a lost tab again!
Our Workspaces allow you to group tabs in separate categories, for better organization and fewer distractions. You could create one Workspace for each course. That way, whenever it is time to attend that course, do homework, or study, you’ll just need to switch to that Workspace, which will hide all the irrelevant tabs and let you focus better. 
Within each workspace you’ll be able to create Tab Stacks for the different chapters or topics, leaving you with a beautiful and clean tab bar! 
Create Tab Stacks within your Workspaces for an extra level of organization.If you do not have many courses, you might prefer to create more general workspaces for work, studies, shopping…you name it! Once inside your Studies Workspace, you can still create Tab Stacks for each course and rename them to keep your Tab Bar organized. 
Pro-tip: Working on a group project? Select several tabs, a Tab Stack or a Workspace, right-click on them, and copy all links to share them with your friends or students, it’s that easy! 
🔖 Add your bookmarks as Speed Dials. What can you do with those websites and resources that you’ll need through the year but won’t visit so often? Save them as bookmarks and organize them in folders.
You can organize your favorite bookmarks into folders and access them from the Start Page.Speed Dials offer a great visual way to access your most useful bookmarks from the Start Page. You could create the same categories as your workspaces/tab stacks…or different ones. You’re in charge! 
🖊 Note things down. Why use a notebook and pen to take notes, when you can do it right in your browser? Our Notes tool is accessible from the side panel or as a full window editor.
You can create folders to organize your notes, add images or screenshots taken with our built-in Capture, and format the text as you like. 
Vivaldi’s full-page notes editor can be tiled next to other tabs.Pro tip: Do you need to research a certain topic? Tile your notes editor with a research site such as JStor, PubMed, or ScienceDirect, and you’ll be able to see them side by side! 
📅 Save interesting articles for later. Did you come across an interesting article or a certain website that you’d like to look into? 
No need to keep those open as tabs and slow your browser’s performance. Just add them to the Reading List and get back to them whenever you are in the right mental space to tackle them. 
Vivaldi’s Reading List allows you to save websites, so you can keep track of your pending reads.👆Your most frequently visited sites are a click away. We all have some websites we keep coming back to throughout the day. It could be a dictionary, a social media platform, or a news site. Adding these as a Web Panel will allow you to open them on the side, next to your current tab, thus freeing space from your tab bar. 
Perform a search or scroll down the page, and close the panel when you’re done with it! They will be at a click’s distance if you need to use them again later on.
Web Panels are a convenient way to quickly consult content without leaving your current tab. And that’s not all! You’ll find many more useful tools on the side panel, such as a calendar, a mail client, or a to-do list! 
🎨 Make your browser match your personality.Spend some time customizing your browser so that you feel at home! 🏠
We believe we’re all different, and that’s why we let you design your own browser themes. You can change the colors, and the icons, and move or get rid of the elements of the toolbars that you are not going to use. Take a look at the thousands of Themes created by our community or create your own! 
Your browser can be as unique as you are. Customize it to your heart’s content!☁️ Sync across devices. We’re sure you find many of these tools useful, do you know what’s even better? You can sync some of them through your devices, allowing you to keep working, no matter where. Notes, Bookmarks, Reading List and Saved Sessions (tabs open on other devices) are some of the things you can sync between your desktop and mobile browser.
Vivaldi is currently available for Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and Android Automotive…and coming very soon to your iOS/iPad devices! 
Share these tricks with other students and they’ll thank you later! 🙏 Are there any other features of Vivaldi you would recommend? Let us know in the comments! 
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        Chrome now directly tracks users, and generates a “topic” list it shares with advertisers.
And this is simply ridiculous. Topics, a part of Chrome Privacy Sandbox, is something we have long known as a deceitful attempt by Google to appear to be privacy-oriented while introducing new means of spying on their users.  
In short: Topics is among Google’s attempts to replace the third-party cookie as a means of identifying people online by striking a balance between preserving people’s privacy and preserving companies’ abilities to buy and sell targeted ads. 
From the moment they started developing it, we have voiced our concerns about this — whether it was Floc or Topics, and have sought to fully disable it in Vivaldi. We never had any faith in the Topics API from the very start.   
Read our blog when Topics was announced. 
Google’s Topics disabled in Vivaldi.Google’s Topics API will not be enabled in Vivaldi, and it cannot work in Vivaldi. It would need two things to make it work, and we have disabled both of them.

It would need a setting enabled for it to collect local profiles about you. We disable the setting by default, and we forcibly do it in a way that means that changes to Chromium cannot remotely enable it. We do not provide any settings UI to allow you to change it, and we will soon remove the new Chromium settings section for it. (Technically, you could enable it by editing your settings or installing an extension that manipulates it. However, all that would do is enable local data collection. It will not be used because of #2)
Before exposing the Topics API information to websites, Chromium checks if the setting is enabled or disabled. We forcibly make it always return “disabled”, even if it is enabled. So that even if you somehow manage to bypass #1 and enable local profile collection, it will not expose it to Google or other websites.

Do you really want to be tracked? Did you ever imagine a browser that has user-tracking and ad platforms baked in? That’s Google Chrome for you. Google says it will block third-party cookies in the second half of 2024 — presumably after it makes sure the “Privacy Sandbox” will allow it to keep its profits. 
We believe that having tracking and profiling baked into a browser is fundamentally wrong. Even if it can be disabled, and even if it is disabled by default but allows you to enable it on demand. Users should not be exposed to this sort of privacy invasion, and the browser should be protecting you from it.  
The world’s largest tech companies generate most of their revenues from advertising, and when that advertising is driven by your data and interactions with their services, the balance is very wrong.  
But at the same time, there are companies out there that have genuinely good intentions as well. As we’ve said before, what happens next is up to all of us — all of you. It all depends on what choices we make.   
Our mission is to stay true to our users and respect their privacy, and we shall continue to do so. 
Thank you, Topics. You have made our relationship with our users stronger.   
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        Here are some of the changes that have been made:

In response to user feedback, Vivaldi has introduced a fresh design for bookmark and speed dial dialogs. This update, identified as VAB-6411, promises a more intuitive and visually appealing experience when managing your bookmarks and speed dial entries.
This update changes the layout for adding the search widgets to the home screen (VAB-7530).
VAB-7810 addresses a crash caused by the back gesture on Android 14, ensuring that users can browse without interruptions.
Vivaldi prides itself on its tab management capabilities, and VAB-7746 and VAB-7649 tackle regressions related to tab stacking and closing multiple tabs. These fixes ensure that Vivaldi’s powerful tab features work seamlessly, even under specific conditions.

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.
Changelog* [New][Bookmarks] New bookmark and speed dial dialog design (VAB-6411)
* [UI][Tablets] Start page UI adjustments for tablets (VAB-7827)
* [UI] Change layout for add widget to home screen prompt (VAB-7530)
* [Crash] Back gesture crashes Vivaldi on Android 14(VAB-7810)
* [Regression]’Close other tabs’ gets delayed when ‘Enable Tab stacking’ is on (VAB-7746)
* [Regression]’Stack tabs’ in the tab page’s dot menu does nothing (VAB-7649)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 116.0.5845.184
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (3126.4)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (above). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
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ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since  the initial 6.2 stable release:

[Regression]’Close other tabs’ gets delayed when ‘Enable Tab stacking’ is on (VAB-7746)
[Chromium] Upgraded to 116.0.5845.184

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The following improvements were made since the first 6.2 minor update:

[Address bar][Settings] Autocomplete doesn’t work when disabling search category (VB-99798)
[Chromium] Upgraded to 116.0.5845.184
[Mail] Index failure key already exists (VB-99027)
[Profiles] Delete of current profile causes freezes (VB-99565)
[Search][Settings] Enabling suggestions for Ecosia does not work (VB-99742)
[Tabs] Bottom of low letters is truncated in tab bar (VB-99619)
[Tabs] Tab dragging detachment may fail (VB-99691)

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        Vivaldi on desktop enables the “Browser windows in Portal”: an underlying change to how Vivaldi handles multiple windows that results in faster opening of windows and reduces memory usage. Get Vivaldi 6.2 now.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        The following improvements were made since the sixth 6.1 minor update: [Crash] While the browser was running without being used (VB-99234) Fixed a critical security issue. Details to be disclosed at a later date. Main photo by Tom Barrett.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        With several social media networks around, how does the Vivaldi browser help you connect with them easily? Let's find out how to view your go-to sites concurrently with other open tabs.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        Workspaces and Tab Stacks in Vivaldi browser have transformed the way people work. One such case is Nick Tsakiris, CFO at SuBtech Sports. Read more about it.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        Vivaldi now uses CoreLocation for geolocation on MacOS. Categories in the address field suggestions drop-down can now be reordered. Mail and Calendar accounts supports Fastmail OAuth logins. Plus 20 other changes and fixes!
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        Joe is an Ambassador and Soprano with a love for words. Keep reading today’s story to learn how he went from being browser-curious to setting Vivaldi as his default.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        The latest version of Vivaldi on desktop masquerades as competitors to benefit its users, adds more functionality to Workspaces and Tabs.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since  the third 6.0 stable, minor update :

[Chromium] Backported security fix from the 114 stabilization branch (CVE-2023-3079)

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The following improvements were made since the fourth 6.0 minor update:

[Chromium] Backported security fix from the 114 stabilization branch (CVE-2023-3079)

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        Known Issues* [Address bar][Settings] With native windows and tabs not on top the Vivaldi menu button is overlapped (VB-97898)
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Changelog* [Crash][Developer Tools] When closing recently undocked devtools window (VB-97822)
* [Mail] Labels, date, size, and attachment columns are misaligned with the column headers in horizontal view (VB-97585)
* [Tab Bar] Drag to search in a stacks’ tab tab should open the tab inside the stack (VB-97801)
* [Tab Bar] Dragging a tab which plays sound from inside a tab stack to outside of it keeps the audio icon playing (VB-97784)
* [UI] White flash on browser start (VB-92622)
* [Windows Panel] Window/Workspace root level reports wrong number of tabs (VB-96966)
* [Windows][Settings] Empty space on top of address bar if Native Window and Tab Bar at left (VB-97830)
* [Windows][Settings] Remove tab spacing in maximized window does not work (VB-97013)
* [Workspaces] Deleting a workspace creates an empty restored workspace (VB-97833)
* [Workspaces][Settings] Disable and Warn users with options other than “Startup with Last Session” (VB-95507)
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An issue was reported concerning the creation of new notes within the currently open folder. This problem disrupted the organization and management of notes, causing inconvenience for users. The browser update addresses this issue by ensuring that new notes are created within the appropriate folder, streamlining note-taking and facilitating efficient organization.
With the recent update, the Get Started page is now added as the last step of the onboarding process. This modification allows users to familiarize themselves with the core features of the browser in a more structured manner, making the onboarding experience more user-friendly.
A regression issue was reported that affected the functionality of the Password Manager popup. This issue disrupted the autofill feature, causing inconvenience for users trying to access their saved passwords.
Users noticed a regression issue that prevented the Tab Switcher button from working when tab grouping was disabled. This issue hindered efficient navigation between tabs, especially for users who preferred not to use tab grouping. The recent update has addressed this regression, allowing users to switch between tabs using the Tab Switcher button, regardless of whether tab grouping is enabled or disabled.
Users encountered a problem with the options available inside the bookmark trash that has been resolved in this build.

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.
Changelog* [Notes] New notes aren’t created inside the currently open folder (VAB-7366)
* [UI] Open Get Started page as last step of Onboarding (VAB-7488)
* [Regression] Password Manager popup stopped working (VAB-7411)
* [Regression] Tab Switcher button doesn’t work when tab grouping is disabled (VAB-7460)
* [Regression] Wrong options inside bookmark trash (VAB-7491)
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (3035.14)* armeabi-v7a
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Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (above). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
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        Compared to other browsers, Vivaldi’s user interface is fundamentally unique, since you can change almost everything about it.
Let’s take a look at some of the ways Vivaldi lets you customize the look, feel, and functionality of the browser to your heart’s content.
Customize the interface iconsOur new Custom Icons open up even more possibilities to create a browser that’s uniquely, perfectly yours.
Change the entire look of your browser by visiting the Themes gallery and choosing any Theme with Custom Icons.
For example, Hand Drawn gives you a clean, sleek UI:
Or, get inspired by one of our contest-winning themes, such as the colorful Neon Dreams by Nomadic:
Head to Settings >Themes > Create more Themes to get started. We’ve added a time-saving filter on the Themes page so you can see only themes with custom icons. 
You can also use the Theme Editor to replace toolbar button icons with your own Custom Icons, whether default navigation controls, panel icons, or your own Command Chains. Learn how to create a Custom Icon set here.
Edit the toolbarsVivaldi’s Editable Toolbars let you take control of your toolbar layouts. With this option, you can easily reset default browser settings and syncable search engines across devices. 
To get started, just right-click on the Toolbar and enter toolbar editing mode, Edit > Customize Toolbar. Or you can access via View > Customize Toolbar in the main menu. 
In the Toolbar Editor, you will find all components belonging to the currently selected toolbar. You can easily swap between different toolbars from the selection menu above.
Navigating the Toolbar Editor is intuitive. Start by selecting a toolbar. From there you can drag components to the toolbars, rearrange them, or remove them from the Toolbar by dropping them in the background area. 
Customize the Navigation Bar, Status Bar, and toolbars for the different Mail views, or reset the currently selected Toolbar to a default set.
Outside the Toolbar Editor, you can also control toolbar components via the context menu. And you can rearrange them by dragging while pressing the Ctrl key (or ⌘ key on macOS).With the Toolbar Editor, you can also pick a set of buttons for your own Command Chains!
So you can take your custom workflows or scripts and add buttons for them on any toolbar. Since Command Chains open a door to all Vivaldi commands, the only limit is your imagination.For full guidance on how to tweak the toolbars to your heart’s content, see the help files.
Edit the color scheme of the user interfaceYou can change the look and feel of Vivaldi with Themes. With loads of design options, you can change the color scheme and mood, making Vivaldi into a browser that is uniquely yours.
Another way to personalize the browse is by adding a Window Background Image to the tabs bar.
To change Themes, go to Settings > Themes. Select one of the predefined themes or create your own by clicking the ‘+’ button. To enable and edit Window Background Image go to Settings > Appearance > Window Background Image and check the box for Show Window Background Image.
Match the UI to website colorsSome of you want to extend the website experience your browser. With Vivaldi, it’s possible and easy to do. 
To get the UI to match the colors of the website you’re visiting, go to Settings > Themes > Edit > Theme Preferences and tick Accent Color from Active Page.
Tweak corner roundness Do you like your UI elements rounded or do you prefer sharper corners? Vivaldi has you covered, so you can make things just the way you want them.
Go to Settings > Themes > Edit > Theme Preferences and use the slider in Corner Rounding. You can choose to round the corners up to 14 pixels.
Zoom pages and Vivaldi’s interfaceVivaldi gives you four ways to adjust the zoom in Vivaldi. Follow the steps described here to set it to fit your needs.
Customize your Start PageThe Start Page appears whenever you open a new tab in Vivaldi to give you instant access to your favorite links, browsing History and Bookmarks. There are a number of ways to – you guessed it – customize the look and behavior of the Start Page for a perfect feel.
Move your tabs and address bars Another way for a tailor-made Vivaldi is to adjust positioning of your tabs and address bars. Pick between top, bottom, left and right for the tabs, and top and bottom for the address bar.
To play with these settings, go to Settings > Tabs and Address Bar.
Switch tabs by mouse wheel scrollAt Vivaldi, we recognize that each of you may interact with the browser in a different way. So, part of our mission is to provide options other browsers might not think about. 
For example, can’t live without tab switching by mouse wheel scroll? No problem. Vivaldi has you covered on that, too.
To configure things so you can switch tabs by mouse wheel scroll, go to Tabs > Tab Features > Tab Cycling > Switch Tabs by Scrolling.
Assign nicknames to search enginesThis customization is designed to speed up your searching and improve your workflow. You can assign a nickname to your favorite search engines, which will allow you to switch quickly between them. 
But this feature isn’t limited to search engines. You can also map different sites as search engines and give those nicknames, as well. This saves you time by letting you skip a step in your browsing. For example, if you are a frequent YouTube user, once you have mapped it as a search engine, and nicknamed it, you can search for videos without having to go to youtube.com first.
You can assign nicknames to search engines by going to Settings > Search. 
Then, to search, just type the nickname of the search engine in the URL bar followed by a blank and the search term. Continuing with our YouTube example above, this will take you straight to the search results page. And if you are wondering how you can customize Search Suggestions in Vivaldi, check out this blog.
Dive into SettingsIf you have wondered if Vivaldi can do something, the answer is most likely “yes”. We love packing big features into Vivaldi, but we also give you a large variety of “small” unique options that can be just what you need.
Vivaldi’s Settings are your best friend. To make sure you are getting the most out of the browser, take some time to fully explore the Settings. Turn on what you need or want and disable whatever you don’t.
And while we call them small options, they are designed to give you countless ways to make your browsing experience much smoother.
For example, accidentally closing a tab can be pretty annoying. But Vivaldi lets you disable the close tab button, so this never happens. Just go to Settings > Tabs > Tab Display and untick Display Close Button.
And, another option that works well in combination with the above is the ability to Close Tab on Double Click. Go to Settings > Tabs > Tab Handling > Close Tab on Double Click.
Because of course, you can – it’s Vivaldi. Vivaldi offers you endless customization options. By playing around with them, you can find what’s optimal for you. 
Inspired you to take your Vivaldi customization to the next level? Head over to the Forum for a deeper dive into options shared by your fellow Community members.
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Changelog* [New][Workspaces][Tab bar] Add ability to re-arrange Workspaces (VB-96725)
* [New][Workspaces] Add a scrollbar for long workspace list (VB-97675)
* [Address bar][Settings] Add setting to disable domain autocomplete (VB-97497)
* [Calendar] New Event – Warn if no calendar is found (VB-95805)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 114.0.5735.97
* [Client Hints] Bing chat only works if you identify as Edge (VB-96016)
* [Crash] When opening a warning dialog for external app URL (e.g windows feedback) (VB-97125)
* [Crash][Developer Tools] Crash when closing tab after undocking (VB-97557)
* [Crash][Extensions] My browser crashes when I try to open a tab with an extension (VB-97546)
* [Downloads] Display ‘save to’ location in dialog (VB-97806)
* [Feeds] All Atom 0.3 feed dates read as 1970-01-01 (VB-97744)
* [Feeds] Hide Reply-To/From mismatch warning for feed items (VB-97703)
* [History] Column headers of History month view unstable when searching (VB-96479)
* [Linux][Media] No suitable third party package to support proprietary media
* [Mail] List view column headers and entries misaligned (VB-97585)
* [Mail] mailto: links not working (VB-97610)
* [Performance] More responsive list views (VB-97641)
* [Profiles] Avatar window for new profiles has empty space (VB-97665)
* [Profiles] Center align buttons in Profile dialog (VB-97661)
* [Quick Commands] ‘Show close tabs’ does nothing when the trash can icon is disabled (VB-97350)
* [Quick Commands] Use correct search term when filtering history (VB-69148)
* [Quick Commands][Extensions] Triggering hidden extensions from gets a weird position (VB-97669)
* [Search] Remove Neeva as an included search engine (VB-97712)
* [Sync][Speed dial][Bookmarks] Custom thumbnails lost and can not be set permanently (VB-97562)
* [Tab bar] Dragging and dropping text to the new tab button to search doesn’t work (VB-96951)
* [Internal pages] Copy button on vivaldi://about/ does not work (VB-97529)
* [Update notifier] Button and dialog update (VB-97352)
* [Windows][Installer][Keyboard] Focus issue – opens Privacy Policy instead of “Accept and Install” (VB-97561)
* [Workspaces] Tabs can end up duplicated in invisible workspaces (VB-97549)
* [Workspaces] Unable to move Tab to Separate Window from within Tab Stack when using the new Workspaces Feature (VB-97355)
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One of the resolved issues is related to the synchronization of typed URLs across devices. This bug prevented users from accessing their recently visited websites when switching between devices. However, in this update, the developers have addressed this problem, ensuring that typed URLs are accurately synced across all devices.
Tablet users encountered an issue with the history panel not updating properly. This meant that the list of visited websites in the history panel did not reflect the most recent browsing activity. With the recent update, this issue has been resolved, ensuring that the history panel displays the latest visited websites accurately, providing users with an up-to-date browsing history.
A bug that affected the user interface (UI) was reported, wherein the toolbar was incorrectly positioned in the middle of the screen after rotating the device. This issue led to a cluttered and inconvenient browsing experience. The update has rectified this problem.
We have fixed two crashes from the Play Store console as well.
A regression issue was identified where the first tab failed to close when users tapped the X button and Show tab as favicon option was selected. This issue disrupted the expected behavior of the browser and caused inconvenience for users trying to close the first tab. The update has addressed this regression, ensuring that the first tab can be closed using the X button as intended.
A regression issue was reported regarding the positioning of the new tab button in the tab bar. This misalignment affected the visual aesthetics and navigation within the browser. The update has resolved this regression.
We have recently upgraded the browser to Chromium version 114.0.5735.97.

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.
Changelog* [Sync] Typed URL is not synced(VAB-7447)
* [Tablet] History panel does not get updated properly (VAB-7456)
* [UI] Toolbar is in the middle of the screen after rotating device (VAB-7484)
* [Crash] Add to Reading List Button (VAB-7463)
* [Crash] In double click panel button (VAB-7329)
* [Regression] Different UI/options before and after selecting a bookmark (VAB-7434)
* [Regression] First tab doesn’t close by tapping x button (VAB-7483)
* [Regression] New tab button in the tab bar is shifted (VAB-7470)
* [Regression] Search engine suggestion display issues (VAB-7421)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 114.0.5735.97
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (3035.4)* armeabi-v7a
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Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (above). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
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With the latest update, when Android users click on the Help link within Vivaldi, they will be automatically redirected to the Android section of the Help documentation. This enhancement streamlines the process of finding information specific to the Android version of Vivaldi, enabling users to quickly access relevant articles, tutorials, and troubleshooting guides.
In previous versions of Vivaldi, users experienced difficulties opening tab stacks from the Tab Switcher. The Vivaldi team recognized this issue as a regression and promptly addressed it. With the latest update, users can once again seamlessly open tab stacks from the Tab Switcher, enhancing tab management and overall browsing efficiency.
We have recently upgraded the browser to Chromium version 114.0.5735.40.

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.
Changelog* [Help] Vivaldi Help link should open Android section automatically (VAB-7449)
* [Regression] Tab stacks cannot be opened from Tab Switcher(VAB-7373)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 114.0.5735.40
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (3028.4)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (above). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
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A quick recap: From April 18 – May 9, you could upload browser themes with Custom Icon sets to Vivaldi Themes. We received a total of 112 themes, of which 40 met the criteria to enter the contest. 
On May 15, Vivaldi’s internal jury of designers compiled a shortlist of the best 15 themes – a tough task with so many good themes in the mix.   
We then shared the top 15 and asked you to pick the winner. Voting was open until midnight yesterday for you to support your favorite. The contest entry themes received a total of votes from 576 people. Right up until the end, the race at the top was tight, with only a few votes separating the winners. 
Here’s how many votes each theme got. The top-three creators have each won a portable Bluetooth speaker and some Vivaldi goodies.

Opresto by jugami – 116 Votes
Retro Pixels by n4ndee – 113 Votes
Neon Dreams by nomadic – 109 Votes
Mood Yellow by denkuz – 104 Votes
NUVI by danielgardnerwork – 86 Votes
Mood of Business by denkuz – 63 Votes
Twemoji Blue by HKayn – 53 Votes
Vivaldi 2077 by randriantsitohaina – 47 Votes
Amiga Workbench 1.3 by MCSLOW – 46 Votes
Phosphor Duotone by kshitij – 44 Votes
Nihongo by L – 38 Votes
Pure White by kushigro – 33 Votes
Lavender Sunshine by queni – 26 Votes
Soil Map of Kenya by alex – 24 Votes
God of War 2.0 by codder – 19 Votes

A huge congratulations to all the winners! (We will reach out to you about your prize packages.) And, once again, we want to sincerely thank everyone who participated and shared so many amazing, creative themes. 
So what do you think of this lineup? How did your favorite do? Please use the comments below👇 to share your congratulations with the winners – and to highlight other themes that caught your eye during the contest.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        Once upon a time, we decided to build something great for you – Vivaldi. And we are still doing that, and loving it! 
Since 2015, our journey has been exciting, from desktops – Windows, Mac, Linux, to Android phones, tablets, and Chromebooks, and even in cars. And, of course, we love working on Raspberry Pi.
At Vivaldi, we are a bunch of browser lovers who love to make your browsing time happier.
And, if browsing with Vivaldi makes you happy, then we are confident that you’ll love our latest chapter. One where we arrive on a platform that you’ve been waiting for! 
Picture this: Your favorite browser announces that it’s dropping the first look of its iOS version.
You really want to try it out. But how?
Welcome Vivaldi Explorers!Vivaldi on iOS is one of our most requested applications to date, so we want to update you on our progress and give you a heads-up to join the bunch of our early explorers.
Getting in the loop is simple. Just subscribe to our newsletter to get information on where and when you can download the app. When the download window opens, spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. So don’t delay! 
We are super excited to share this with you and look forward to your input, which you can provide within the TestFlight app.
Last week, we premiered a sneak-peak preview in Japan, and the response from our users has been enthusiastic. 
We can’t wait to welcome you onboard, too! Your participation and feedback will help us improve Vivaldi on iOS and build it just the way you want.
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The following improvements were made since the third 6.0 minor update:

[macOS][Widevine] DRM’d videos from Netflix, Disney+, etc. will not play (VB-97598)

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        Known Issues* ~~[macOS][Widevine] DRM’d videos from Netflix, Disney+, etc. will not play (VB-97598)~~: fixed with 3023.10
* [Linux][Media] No suitable third party package to support proprietary media: some videos will not play: see first comment for a workaround
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Changelog* [Bookmarks] Dialog height and overflow is wrong (VB-97181)
* [Calendar] Cannot change tabs in inline editing (VB-97338)
* [Calendar] Error handling when removing calendar account (VB-97183)
* [Calendar] Move Today button between Previous and Next buttons (VB-97377)
* [Calendar] Wrong hour format in Calendar Status (VB-93246)
* [Calendar][Settings] Skip download prompt when “Open ICS files in Vivaldi” enabled (VB-97411)
* [Calendar][Tasks] Repeat being available for a task with no due date is confusing (VB-92084)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 114.0.5735.31
* [Clock] “Start” alarm button should be named “Set” (VB-89240)
* [Clock] Add button to remove all past timers (VB-73261)
* [Clock] Can’t set an alarm for 0:00 (VB-72634)
* [Clock] Display alarm name in clock button (VB-66062)
* [Clock] Dropdown progress display issues (VB-96667)
* [Clock] In countdown mode it displays both progress and clock hands (VB-96666)
* [Clock] Japanese AM/PM info in Alarm setting is cut off (VB-86596)
* [Clock] Unable to set arbitrary alarm time (VB-68724)
* [Crash] On fedex.com (VB-97476)
* [Crash] On startup (VB-97192)
* [Crash][Extensions] iCloud Passwords extension cannot be deleted (VB-97170)
* [Crash][macOS] Adding google account in system settings causes crash (VB-95984)
* [Developer tools] Opened as background of Startpage (VB-97133)
* [Feeds] Offline accounts and RSS feeds removed from panel after update (VB-96072)
* [Feeds] RSS and OPML preview enhancements: Fix empty titles, sans-serif font, emoji, tracking pixels (VB-97243)
* [Feeds][Mail] Offline accounts and RSS feeds removed from panel after update (VB-96072)
* [Feeds][Settings] Merge feeds’ Offline checkbox into the Refresh Interval drop-down as “Never” (VB-97434)
* [Icons] The New Note and Screenshot button icons are too similar (VB-92823)
* [macOS] adding Google account in system settings causes crash (VB-95984)
* [Mail] After importing from Opera Mail, those with attachments are not flagged as such (VB-96659)
* [Mail] Body not rendered for multipart messages with missing end-boundary (VB-97433)
* [Mail] Changing a query filter does not remove messages that no longer match (VB-97242)
* [Mail] Clarify deletions in empty trash confirmation dialog (VB-96971)
* [Mail] Fixes for marking and unmarking junk (VB-96789)
* [Mail] Panel not updated after subscribing to a feed through preview (VB-97442)
* [Mail] Panel shows no accounts briefly on startup (VB-97340)
* [oAuth] Fixes for Outloook / Hotmail (VB-97248)
* [Quick Commands] Scroll bar on Quick Commands is not working (VB-97176)
* [Settings] “About Vivaldi” entry has the chrome icon (VB-97214)
* [Sync][Profiles] Not possible to Sign In to Sync from Profile switcher (VB-97382)
* [Tabs][Menus] Copy Links from selected tabs or Tab Stacks (VB-96011)
* [Vivaldia] Game is blurry (VB-77929)
* [Welcome] Add favicon to the Welcome Page (VB-97104)
* [Windows][Installer] On upgrade task bar icons are broken (VB-97113)
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[Blocker] Can’t change site content blocker level setting when URL ends with a period (VB-96537)
[Calendar] Can’t add new event (VB-96398)
[Calendar] Warn if no account or calendar exists during import of event (VB-95937)
[Capture] Cannot start screen capture inside flexible space (VB-96846)
[Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.205
[Crash] After clicking a link (VB-96817)
[Crash] After closing a developer tools window (VB-96952)
[Crash] After closing a private window (VB-96994)
[Crash] On window closing after closing a private window (VB-93668)
[Crash][Developer Tools] if switching from docked to undocked window (VB-96734)
[Developer Tools] Is not displayed correctly in the private window (VB-96765)
[Developer Tools] Undocked developer console, the mobile part, isn’t working (VB-94893)
[Menus] Autofill manage icon is chrome (VB-95674)
[Settings] Window minimum size is smaller than can be seen (VB-96831)
[Site compatibility] Main panel on habr.com is not visible (VB-96762)
[Site compatibility] Make Chrome the default Client Hints Brand (VB-96837)
[Windows][Installer] Incorrect spacing under the install path (VB-96784)
[Workspaces][Settings] Switch to previous active tab on attempted closure ‘minimise’ does not work (VB-96828)

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        We’ve received a lot of wonderful themes in the Custom Icons contest, but we need your help to pick the winners.
Vivaldi 6.0 introduced a new customization option for your Vivaldi – the ability to add Custom Icons to Themes. To allow you to tap into your creative spirit, together with some friendly competition, we’ve been running a theme sharing contest. The deadline to submit a theme was 8th of May. A big thank you to everyone, who shared their themes.
Even if you didn’t share your own theme, you can still participate in the next step. Our jury has put together a shortlist of the best themes, and now it’s up to you to pick the winners.
Take a look at the submitted themes below and follow the link below to cast a vote for your favorite. You have until Monday the 22nd of May.
Neon Dreams by nomadicVivaldi 2077 by randriantsitohainaMood Yellow by denkuzRetro Pixels by n4ndeeSoil Map of Kenya by alexOpresto by jugamiLavender Sunshine by queniPure White by kushigroMood of Business by denkuzNihongo by LNUVI by danielgardnerworkGod of War 2.0 by codderAmiga Workbench 1.3 by MCSLOWPhosphor Duotone by kshitijTwemoji Blue by HKaynVote hereWinners will be announced on the 23rd of May. The three themes with the most votes will receive a prize pack with a portable Bluetooth speaker and some Vivaldi goodies.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        Over the last couple of days, we have had some questions regarding Vivaldi showing up at Google I/O. 
And we can’t keep quiet.

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Yup, that’s me. You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation.   
Stay tuned for more. #GoogleIO pic.twitter.com/qyf91vHpxQ
— Vivaldi (@vivaldibrowser) May 12, 2023

During Google I/O, Google announced that Vivaldi will soon be available on 200 million cars with Android-Automotive-powered in-car entertainment systems.
And why not? We are the first browser on Android Automotive OS. And it’s a great opportunity for more and more people to be able to browse with Vivaldi in their cars. Here’s more about Vivaldi in cars.
So what’s exactly happening here? 
We have been working for some time to ensure that we deliver great in-car browsing experiences across many different screen characteristics for different car models.
This partnership with Google allows Android Automotive to greatly enhance in-car entertainment capabilities. This new arrangement joins those with our existing partners such as Polestar, Renault, Mercedes, and Audi.
We are super excited to be part of this announcement and looking forward to the next step ahead, as Vivaldi accelerates our presence in cars around the world.
Stay tuned for more developments. 
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        The last couple of weeks in Oslo have been fun. Always great to spend time with the team. We have had some very good discussions and a lot of work has been done. I was happy to be there when we made a significant update to the Vivaldi Community site, introducing two factor authentication. I was also happy to attend the birthday of my good friend Rolf Assev. Rolf was head of Sales and Marketing at Opera and did a wonderful job there. He is one of the most creative persons I know. Now, at StartupLab, he is helping startups grow, while also giving us at Vivaldi great advice and support.
Now, it’s time to pack my bags again. This time I am heading to South Korea and Japan. Before I set out, here is a summary of some of the things we have done recently at Vivaldi:

On desktop, we launched our new version 6.0 with Workspaces, which take our tab management features to another level. Many of you have already shared how much you love Workspaces. If you want to learn more ways to work with them, here’s a great how-to video from our Community Manager Pawel. Share it with any friends who use a lot of tabs. They’ll thank you for it!   

We also rolled out Custom Icons functionality, reflecting our philosophy that, since everyone is unique, your browser should be too. By creating your own themes and browser icons, you can give a truly personal touch to your browser. Or like me, you can just download themes others have made.
* Vivaldi is turning out to be the choice for many car companies including the new Mercedes Benz E-Class and Volkswagen Group, which was announced at the Mobile World Congress 2023. We are also now available in the brand-new Polestar 3 SUV, showcased at the CES earlier in January. And, we’ve also arrived on SPARQ OS, which will make Vivaldi available for even more cars.
* In terms of the Vivaldi Community, we’ve rolled out Two-Factor Authentication for Vivaldi accounts, bringing you a new level of security. And, our new reputation system for Vivaldi Webmail access will help improve your overall community experience.
* We’re pleased to see other tech companies starting instances at Mastodon, And, we welcome new members to our instance, Vivaldi Social, your gateway to reliable, big-tech-free social networking. If you haven’t already checked it out, it’s easy to join in the conversation, using your Vivaldi.net account details.
Korea Korea is a special place, and I am looking forward to being there again. During my time at Opera we built a presence there and engaged with some of the most exciting Korean companies.
Engaging with companies such as Samsung, LG, and SK Telecom, was an experience, and I am proud of what we achieved in Korea during my time at Opera.
Now, I am looking forward to returning to Korea with Vivaldi. 
JapanDuring my time at Opera, we built a significant presence in Japan. From the start, our Japanese friends enjoyed what we had to offer, and a special relationship started.
Japan was the only country where you could buy Opera in a store. When the first phone with Opera was launched by Kyocera, it was sold out in less than 24 hours. People were lining up, as they later would for the iPhone, when it first was launched. We continued to expand as more and more phones included Opera in Japan, among others most all KDDI phones.
We also launched on Sharp PDAs, but in many ways working with Nintendo was the most fun, as Opera was launched as a cartridge for the Nintendo DS and bundled with both the Nintendo DSi and the Nintendo Wii. Nintendo is a very innovative company, and I was proud they selected us as their partner.
Every time I visit Japan, I love it. Meeting my Japanese friends, eating great Japanese food, enjoying the mix of old and new culture. Akihabara, here I come!
I am particularly looking forward to meeting up with the wonderful community of Vivaldi users that we have in Japan. Every time we have a user meet-up in Tokyo, people come from far and wide to exchange ideas and talk about their favorite browser. Their passion and enthusiasm is unmatched.  
Our itinerary includes a press conference at the Icelandic Embassy, meeting with journalists and content creators, attending the DevRel Community Event, and our own Vivaldi User Meetup. I’m really excited to meet each of you personally at this gathering.  
And, while we are in Japan, we will reveal something special. Stay tuned!
For those of you who don’t have a chance to be there, catch us live streaming on our Vivaldi Browser YouTube channel.
BelgiumAfter my time in Japan, I will head to the Tech.eu Summit, in Brussels on the 24th May.
I am honored to be on the panel “The Evolving Role of Policymaking in European Tech”. This is an important area of discussion, and any positive contribution to it is helpful for the technology industry in Europe.
Meeting people in person is something that we have missed for the last few years and now that we are back to normal, every opportunity to connect with people is an experience. So, if we cross paths at the venue, let’s talk.
I hope I get to meet with many of you during the next few weeks. And I am always happy to connect with you on Vivaldi Social or the Vivaldi Forums. 
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Changelog* [Bookmarks] Description overwritten when selecting next item (VB-96869)
* [Bookmarks] On adding, the title and description may be wrong (VB-97001)
* [Bookmarks] Reenable autocomplete in Bookmark editor (VB-95418)
* [Calendar] Copy paste pastes in wrong place in day and week view (VB-96591)
* [Calendar] Event duplicated on click outside (VB-97110)
* [Calendar] Event editor instantly closes (VB-97080)
* [Calendar] Filter file picker for iCal files (VB-73076)
* [Calendar] Recurring event exception showing up at exception date in day view (VB-93442)
* [Calendar] Reminder improvements: snooze in longer units than minutes, Show date when event is different day, etc. (VB-95985)
* [Calendar] Warn if no account or calendar exists during import of event (VB-95937)
* [Calendar] WebCal can not be added in Settings without password and username (VB-96723)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.180
* [Client Hints] Make Google Chrome the default Client Hints Brand (VB-96837)
* [Crash] After closing a developer tools window (VB-96952)
* [Crash] On window closing after closing a private window (VB-93668)
* [Downloads] Panel should not open when it is removed (VB-96883)
* [Mail] Keyboard shortcut to collapse all threads triggers with modifiers (VB-96993)
* [Mail] Panel not updated after subscribing to a feed through preview (VB-97086)
* [Mail] Vivaldi.net OAuth being prompted too often (VB-96662)
* [Mail] Error in console when disabling Mail during IMAP sync (VB-96974)
* [Menus] Autofill manage icon is chrome (VB-95674)
* [Panels] Window Panel audio icon broken (VB-84092)
* [Popout Video] PiP indicator uses the chromecast icon instead (VB-96898)
* [Quick Commands] Focus is not set correctly after executing quick command
* [Reader Mode] Styling not always applied (VB-96954)
* [Tabs] Reduce initial tab bar animation (VB-97075)
* [Workspaces] Switch workspaces with a single click (VB-97084)
* [Workspaces][Popout Video] Back to tab from PiP opens in wrong workspace (VB-95084)
* [Workspaces][Settings] Switch to previous active tab on attempted closure ‘minimise’ does not work (VB-96828)
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Two-Factor Authentication arrives for Vivaldi accounts.First up is our implementation of Two-Factor Authentication support. With this move, we’ve taken the security of your Vivaldi account to a new level.
What is Two-Factor Authentication?When you’re logging in somewhere, such as an online account, you’re asked to prove that you are who you claim to be, i.e., authenticate yourself. There are many ways to do that, but the different authentication (verification) methods mostly fall under the following three categories:

Something you know. That can be a password or a PIN code.
Something you have. Such as a physical security key or a device used for authentication.
Something you are. Think of face recognition and fingerprint scanning.

If, to access an account, you’re asked to use more than one authentication method aka factor, it’s called multi factor authentication. With your everyday online accounts, asking for two different methods is the most common practice, so multi factor authentication is often called Two-Factor Authentication.
Logging in usually starts with the easier verification method. For example, after you’ve entered the username you type in the password. If the password is correct, you’re asked to verify yourself using an additional method. Then, you check an authenticator app on your phone and enter the relevant Time-based one-time password (TOTP) on the log-in page or connect your security key and interact with it to show that you want to log in. If that goes well, you’re granted access and can start using the service.
Requiring more than one authentication method, makes the account a lot safer as unauthorized users must put in a lot more effort to “break the locks” on your account. And unless the person has close access to your belongings and passwords, breaking the second factor is basically impossible.
How does Two-Factor Authentication work in Vivaldi?Two-Factor Authentication in Vivaldi is not enabled by default, and does not yet include Sync – we will inform you once it is added. To start using Two-Factor Authentication with your Vivaldi Account, you need to go to your account’s profile on Vivaldi.net and enable it. You can choose from two different options.
First, you can set up app-based authentication. These are usually apps you can install on your phone. Link your Vivaldi account with the app; then, every time you log in to your Vivaldi account, you check the app for the TOTP passcode. In Vivaldi, only one authenticator app at a time can be used.
The second option is using a security key. These are physical items that you need to connect to the device you’re logging in on. Many of them look like little USB drives that you connect via a USB port to your computer or with NFC (near-field communication) on a mobile device. Sometimes the device itself can be the security key, for example, Windows Hello on computers with newer Windows operating systems. You can set up multiple security keys with your Vivaldi account and during login, use whichever key is the most convenient at the time. If you have multiple security keys, we recommend setting up at least one other for backup purposes.
And, speaking of backups, when you enable Two-Factor Authentication for your Vivaldi account, please set up more than one method. You can use multiple security keys or an authenticator app together with a physical key. 
We recommend that you set up multiple verification methods for Two-Factor Authentication in Vivaldi.If you’re only able to add one of those methods, be sure to generate Recovery Codes. These are long codes made up of random letters that you can use, whenever your main second verification option isn’t available. For example, your phone breaks beyond repair or you lose the security key.  
We generate 3 codes for your account, which you should save in a safe location. For example, print it out on paper and store it somewhere secure. Such as a safe if you have one. Each code can be used only once, so when you’ve used even just one code, it’s best to go to your account’s profile and review your Two-Factor Authentication settings. Perhaps you need to replace one of the second factors you’ve set up or temporarily disable the feature.
If you’ve enabled Two-Factor Authentication for your account, but you’re unable to use any of the setup methods, you’ve unfortunately permanently lost the account, as the Vivaldi team is not able to help you recover access.
So, this is how we are upgrading the security of your Vivaldi account. But we are also implementing some key changes to keep Vivaldi Webmail reliable and scalable.  
Vivaldi Webmail access is now linked to a reputation system.Vivaldi Community has over 1.3 million active accounts, with new ones created every day. The vast majority are lovely, well-intentioned people, but unfortunately there are always a few bad apples trying to take advantage. And, these bad apples can cause more trouble for us and for you than you might imagine. Ignoring it is not an option.
What is Vivaldi Webmail?Before we get into how we’re addressing the issues noted above, let’s go over the basics. What exactly is Vivaldi Webmail and is it the same as Vivaldi Mail?  
Vivaldi Webmail is a free and private email service we offer to our community members to cover their personal emailing needs. You can access it via the web interface, or you can add the account to a mail client/app of your choice. Naturally, we recommend Vivaldi Mail, Vivaldi Browser’s built-in mail client.
And that should answer the second question. While Vivaldi Webmail is an email service that provides you with an email address and takes care of delivering the messages, Vivaldi Mail is a program, where you can view and manage messages from all your mail accounts.
Why is providing a free webmail service a struggle?As hinted above, Vivaldi Webmail is constantly tested by malevolent people like spammers, scammers, phishers and others with malicious intentions. They usually get caught and blocked fairly fast, but even that is more than we’re willing to tolerate.
Unfortunately, the spammers are very cunning and often find ways to slip past the restrictions we have set up to limit spam. So, it’s a constant battle of trying to one-up the other. What’s worse, the better we manage to keep our service’s reputation, the more attractive it becomes to the spammers. You can read more about the struggles in this blog post written by our sysadmin Thomas.
What have we tried in the past?In late 2019, we introduced a requirement for those who wanted to use Vivaldi Webmail and/or host their blog on Vivaldi.net to verify their identity via their phone. It cut down the amount of spam significantly for a couple of years, Though some spammers still managed to get through the net, things were more or less manageable. But with the latest influx, it looks like it’s time to try something new.
What are we trying now?The good news for many is that we will retire SMS verification (and delete all numbers from our database). Those wishing to host their blog on Vivaldi.net can do that without needing to take additional steps before creating a blog. We do see some spam posts on Vivald.net, but unlike with emails, the spam is contained on our platform and, with a reporting system being implemented, we can manage the moderation.
From 4 May 2023, verifying your identity via a code sent to your phone will be replaced by a reputation system that grants access to Vivaldi Webmail only to users who actively take part in the community. This means that new users will not be able to use Vivaldi Webmail immediately after creating the account. They’ll have to participate in Forum discussions, interact with others on Vivaldi Social, share their browser themes, post on their blog and/or sync their browser data to collect “points”.
To guarantee the efficiency of this new method, we will not share details about which activities help to build reputation and how many points each action will give. How long it will take to get access to Vivaldi Webmail will also vary. So it’s best to just enjoy being a member of the community. Then, one day, with recognition as an active Vivaldi Community member, you’ll get access to Vivaldi Webmail.
There are two ways to know whether you can use Vivaldi Webmail. The first is to log in to your account on Vivaldi.net and check either the top section of the homepage or your profile for a link to Webmail. The second option is to try logging in on webmail.vivaldi.net. If instead of being logged in to the mailbox, you see a message “message text”, you need to wait a bit longer.
What does it mean for accounts created before this update?All accounts that already had access to Vivaldi Webmail prior to 4 May 2023 will continue to have access. No action from you is required. If you have an older account, but for one reason or another didn’t verify your phone number, you will be able to create a blog but will need to start building a reputation to use Vivaldi Webmail like all new users.
If you’re having trouble with your account or have questions, reach out to our Support team using the contact form at the end of this Help article (click on “Send us a message”).
And, last, but not least …Community members have always been able to flag inappropriate content on our Forum and Vivaldi Social. From today, you can also let us know if a blog post on Vivaldi.net fails to meet our community standards.
To report a blog post, open it and below the content, next to the Share button, click on Report. Pick a reason you think this post is not suitable for Vivaldi.net, leave a comment and submit it. Our team will review your report and take appropriate action.

Each of these changes reflects our commitment to nurturing a vibrant Vivaldi Community and to provide a better experience overall. Your feedback will help us refine and improve, so let us know what you think in the comments below or in the Forums.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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[Panel] Content lists don’t scroll back once at end (VAB-7079)
[Crash] In logging to Sync (VAB-7334)
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        Recently, we launched Vivaldi 6.0 on desktop, with Workspaces and Custom Icons. These features were in development for quite some time, and we had a lot of discussions regarding their potential use and the new possibilities they could open up for our users. 
We are continuing our work on Workspaces – both in terms of polishing and adding new functionality. When a colleague recently suggested that it would be nice to be able to use Themes to tell different workspaces apart, I explained that it’s already possible, with existing tools. We all agreed I ought to share a how-to with our community, so here we are! 
Let’s look at some of the cool things you can do in Vivaldi now that may be new to you.
In the video below, I show you how to switch Workspaces with a single click, how to add Custom Icons to navigate between Workspaces, and how to use different Themes with each Workspace while making it look visually appealing.
Switching Workspaces by using dedicated buttonsIt is possible to navigate around Vivaldi’s user interface in different ways. You might prefer to use your keyboard for almost everything, or perhaps you only use your keyboard for typing text. I’m the kind of person who knows a fair amount of keyboard shortcuts but prefers to use the mouse most of the time.
When it comes to Workspaces, you can switch between them using the Workspaces menu, Keyboard Shortcuts, Mouse Gestures, or Quick Commands. But that’s not all. With just a few clicks, you can create dedicated buttons for your Workspaces and place them on any toolbar!
To do this, we’re going to use Command Chains. All we need to do is create as many Command Chains as we have Workspaces (up to 9) and add the command “Switch to Workspace n” in each one.
Create Command Chains and turn them into buttons, to switch Workspaces with a single click**.Then you can edit your toolbars by selecting the “Command Chains” group from the toolbar editor dropdown and dragging your newly created buttons to any available toolbar.
By default, all Command Chains use the same icon, which can make it difficult to tell them apart when placed side by side. This is where the ability to make Custom Icons can come in handy.   
First, you’ll need some icons. You can create your own (if you happen to be a designer) or download some free icons from one of the many sources available on the Internet, such as Flaticon, Google Fonts, Icons8, IconScout.   
Once you pick the perfect icons for your Workspaces, you can add them by editing the current Theme. Go to Settings > Themes > Editor > Icons and scroll down to the “Command Chains” group. You can replace the default icons with the ones you’ve picked there.
You can place your custom workspace-switching buttons on any of the Toolbars.Using different Theme for different WorkspacesOnce you create Command Chains for each of your Workspaces, you can expand their functionality by adding other commands. 
By combining the commands “Switch to Workspace” and “Switch to Theme” within a single chain, you can achieve the effect of assigning different Themes for each of your workspaces. Pretty cool!
You can use one of the default Themes, create your own, or choose from our collection of over 3500 Themes created by our Community.
Create or download fun Themes to fit your Workspaces.If you prefer navigating between Workspaces with Keyboard Shortcuts or Mouse Gestures, remember to assign them to your Command Chains (instead of the “Switch to Workspace” command). Please remember that this method will not work with the Workspaces menu – but if you use buttons (or Keyboard Shortcuts/Mouse Gestures/Quick Commands), I suggest hiding the menu to make more room for your tabs.
Highlighting the active Workspace with a custom iconI’m very detail oriented, and the way I personalize my browser reflects that. So let me add one more detail – this will be our final touch.
Now that we have different Themes and dedicated buttons for each Workspace, we can make those buttons look more prominent by adding some background. It takes a bit more effort, but the end result is worth it.
The idea is to change only the icon associated with the current Workspace, within the Theme used for that Workspace. This allows you to highlight the buttons corresponding to the currently active Workspace and maintains the Theme’s style.
If you don’t want to use different Themes with each Workspace but would still prefer to highlight the buttons, just create a few identical Themes (one for each Workspace) and change the buttons accordingly.
Make the buttons highlight the active Workspace by adding some background.If you use bitmap images as icons (PNG, JPG, BMP, etc.), you’ll need to add backgrounds (or modify the image in a different way) by using an image editor.  
For SVG icons, you can add the background using a text editor. Look for the first <path> element. To add a background, insert the code from one of these proposed solutions:

<rect fill="var(--colorFg)" width="28" height="28" /> (adds a square background)
<rect fill="var(--colorFg)" width="28" height="28" rx="4"/> (adds a square background with rounded corners – change the rx value to make it correspond with your theme’s corner rounding setting for best results)

You can replace the fill value with a color of your choice. I prefer to use the theme’s foreground color to make the icons more flexible. To make it work, I added fill="var(--colorBg)" to every <path> element. The SVG file should look something like this:
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 28 28">   <rect fill="var(--colorFg)" width="28" height="28" rx="6"/>   <path fill="var(--colorBg)" d="(...)"/></svg>
With Vivaldi, the possibilities are endlessWith this tutorial, I have shown you a new way to customize the Vivaldi Browser, but as you can see, the possibilities don’t stop there. I hope you will use this as inspiration to personalize your browser and try some of the tricks I’ve demonstrated – or maybe even share your own?
Contest reminder: If you are in a creative mood, make your own Theme with Custom Icons and upload it to our gallery for a chance to win some cool prizes! The deadline for submissions is May 8th, so the clock is ticking. You’ll find more details about our contest here.
Do you use Workspaces, Command Chains and Custom Icons? Have you discovered any cool tricks to share? Let us know in the comments below!
        
        
    
    
    
        
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With this update, Vivaldi has fixed the issue where content lists in the panel wouldn’t scroll back once they reached the end. It applies for both bookmarks and notes.
Another bug in the panel that has been fixed is the issue where the button wouldn’t work while focusing on the address field on some model phones.
Vivaldi has added a new feature that prompts users to rate the browser. This feature will encourage users to provide feedback, which can help Vivaldi improve its product. It can be found on the bottom of the settings, or it will be triggered if a user browsed websites (opened at least a tab) 5 days out of 7 days.
In landscape mode, the view in the menu settings was getting cut off, making it difficult for users to access the options. With this update, Vivaldi has resolved the issue, so users can now use the menu settings without any issues.
Vivaldi has fixed several crashes related to logging into Sync, Tab Switcher and Panels.

Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.
Changelog* [Panel] Content lists dont scroll back once at end (VAB-7079)
* [Panel] Button doesn’t work while focusing address field (VAB-7313)
* [Settings] Prompt to rate Vivaldi (VAB-6997)
* [UI] View cut off in menu settings in landscape mode (VAB-7267)
* [Crash] In logging to Sync (VAB-7334)
* [Crash] Play Store crash related to Tab Switcher (VAB-7336)
* [Crash] Related to panel (VAB-7332)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.141
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (3003.4)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (above). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
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* Linux
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Changelog* [Address bar] Down arrow triggers a search for a URL (VB-96611)
* [Blocker] Can’t change site content blocker level setting when URL ends with a period (VB-96537)
* [Bookmarks] Simplify UI for Add Bookmark (VB-91681)
* [Calendar] Can’t add new event (VB-96398)
* [Calendar] Event invitation dialog refresh (VB-95463)
* [Calendar][Mail] Share same refresh and access_tokens for OAuth (VB-95258)
* [Capture] Cannot start screen capture inside flexible space (VB-96846)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.141
* [Crash] After clicking a link (VB-96817)
* [Crash][Developer Tools] if switching from docked to undocked window (VB-96734)
* [Developer Tools] Is not displayed correctly in the private window (VB-96765)
* [Developer Tools] Undocked developer console, the mobile part, isn’t working (VB-94893)
* [Extensions] Popup is displayed incorrectly when placed in the status bar (VB-96761)
* [Extensions][Keyboard] Shortcuts don’t work (VB-14668)
* [Linux][Media] Change proprietary codecs to 112.0.5615.49-110926 (VB-96712)
* [macOS] Fullscreen incorrectly restored after restart (VB-93085)
* [macOS] Navigation buttons overflow the toolbar with a high UI zoom (VB-96552)
* [Mail] Panel not updated when setting up first POP3 account (VB-96466)
* [Panels] Address field’s dropdown in panel shows incorrectly (VB-96292)
* [Performance] Increase speed by hiding process identity (VB-96068)
* [Periodic reload] “Disable All” periodic reloads should only apply to the active workspace tabs or web panel tabs (VB-96383)
* [Search] Suggestions don’t go over the whole width when Address bar is a Pop-Up (VB-90423)
* [Settings] Content blocker settings should scroll to focus (VB-79063)
* [Settings] Window minimum size is smaller than can be seen (VB-96831)
* [Site compatibility] Main panel on habr.com is not visible (VB-96762)
* [Site compatibility] Make Chrome the default Client Hints Brand (VB-96837)
* [Speed dial] Context menu doesn’t work within folder (VB-96788)
* [Tabs] Untile Tabs missing from Tab’s context menu (VB-96526)
* [Themes] Add border between Navigation and Tab bar (VB-96438)
* [Themes] Various high contrast mode fixes (VB-96360)
* [Toolbars] Editor needs a label for the default toolbar (VB-95850)
* [UI Zoom][Address bar] Glitch on OS buttons when address bar is hidden (VB-96873)
* [Windows][Installer] Incorrect spacing under the install path (VB-96784)
* [Workspaces] Can become empty (VB-96594)
* [Workspaces] Change “Copy Address” to “Copy Link” (VB-96550)
* [Workspaces] Context menu open in another workspace not working properly (VB-96622)
* [Workspaces] Fix default keyboard shortcuts for switching workspaces (VB-96690)
* [Workspaces] Icon selection dialog is broken when creating new workspace with commands (VB-96648)
* [Workspaces] Open the active page’s workspace on start (VB-96702)
* [Workspaces] Workspace names should not be translated (VB-96937)
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        Who are you? I’m Poto from China. I am running a small business. Enjoy reading in general. I’m using Vivaldi on my laptop and Android phone. I really like Vivaldi browser, it makes me feel very comfortable and I am able to use the browser the way I want to. 
When did you first get to know about Vivaldi, and what was your first impression?I got the first computer of my life in the summer of 2016, and then I looked for a browser for my computer. At that time I heard that Jon had left Opera to start Vivaldi, so I installed Vivaldi without much prior knowledge about the browser. 
I started using Opera Presto on a public computer at the Village Library in 2011, and that’s when I heard Jon’s story. I was impressed by the Opera Presto experience at that time. So when I knew that Vivaldi was Jon’s work, I knew that this was the browser I wanted. 
My first impression about Vivaldi is that this is a continuation of the spirit of Opera Presto. Highly customizable with familiar features. Almost all browsers are Chrome-like designs that teach you how to use the browser. But Vivaldi lets you decide how to use the browser based on your own ideas. There are a thousand versions of Vivaldi in a thousand people’s eyes.
When and how do you usually use the Vivaldi browser? I mainly use Vivaldi browser because I have watched Vivaldi grow, so I have built up a familiar habit of using it. When I use other browsers I find them a little hard to use. This is a good thing because Vivaldi gives you the features you need and then you form your own habits as well. You will find that other simple browsers only give you the standard usage, instead of thinking about what the user really wants from their point of view. 
I usually use the Quick Commands to enter a URL or search for a keyword. Of course Quick Commands does more than these functions. I also use it to search bookmarks, start composing an email, and search on a given website. 
I have added some tool pages as Web Panels. For example, programming related documentation, exchange rate queries and white noise online sites. When I’m cooking, I use the Status Bar Clock to set a countdown alarm, say 10 minutes, so I can use the computer briefly while I’m steaming food. Healthy cooking, healthy living. 
I often need to tile two tabs from different Tab Stacks in order to compare the content of both. So I will use a Mouse Gesture to tile the two selected tabs vertically. 
I often organize the content from the pages into Vivaldi Notes. The Notes Panel is very handy for shorthand. I will simply copy the content from the web page or summarize the content. Then further organize these notes in the full tab Notes Manager. 
I often encounter websites that I have to visit regularly in my study and work, such as the student website of a school and the Web management system of a company. These sites are usually multiple pages with their own roles. I don’t want to open these pages one by one every time I need them, I want them to be opened in batch with one click. So I will save them as Sessions and select different sessions according to different task scenarios to get into the role. 
I also customize all menus to keep only the functions I need and put the frequently used ones on top. For example, I right-click on a web page usually to copy the URL, right click on a Tab Stack to close the stack, and right-click on a tab to clone it. 
So I put those functions first. The functions I don’t use I delete, and some functions I’m not sure about I create a new submenu to put them in. 
I am using Vivaldi Mail to manage my emails. When I receive an email, I can view it for processing by simply clicking on the notification bubble in the bottom right corner. Emails that are not read are automatically categorized in the unread messages folder (this folder only shows unread emails). When I read or process the unread emails, the unread messages folder is automatically emptied. 
I can also mark emails based on importance as well as type so I can organize my tasks based on these filters. 
Vivaldi organizes my emails and presents them to me, so I only need to focus on the content of the emails themselves and don’t have to waste time managing them. It’s like I forgot the existence of my email account and it feels like an assistant is managing my emails for me
Which websites, services and games etc. do you use most?I mainly browse some industry websites. Also, Lürzer’s Archive, Pinterest and The SiYuan Note. I don’t use many services. I prefer my e-ink reader Moaan inkPad X. I don’t play games, I think games waste time and energy. I prefer to spend my time in real life and in creation. Spending time with family and friends, sports and traveling. I like to read in general.
How do you customize Vivaldi?I moved Vivaldi’s Address Bar to the bottom and made the Status Bar appear on hover. I use compact tab stack. I’ve kept only the alarm clock and have removed other browser buttons. 
When we read, our eyes move from the top to the bottom, just like an F shape. So the space at the top is the most valuable. Too many interface elements piled up at the top will cause eye fatigue. Since the value of the browser is to present web pages to the user, and the user starts reading from the top, there should be no infrequent elements like the Address Bar at the top. 
I moved the Address Bar to the bottom so that it would feel open to the view, especially when starting to browse each page. This way the whole browser window will not give you a top-heavy feeling. 
I use some Mouse Gestures, not many, focusing only on commonly used features, such as Tab Tiling and moving tabs out of Tab Stacks. 
I use the Tab Cycling to switch tabs. This is the feature I use the most and the one I like the most. No matter where your mouse is, hold down the right button and scroll the wheel to switch between tabs. 
The Status Bar Clock is the feature I need most. I hide the taskbar of Win10, so I need the clock to show me the time. 
In Vivaldi on Android, I have moved the Address Bar to the bottom of the screen and enabled swipe gestures on it to quickly open the Tab Switcher. I’ve also chosen to hide the Status Bar. In addition, I’ve set the minimum tab width to 105 pixels and opted for the small Speed Dials.
Which are you favorite Vivaldi features?My favorite Vivaldi features have got to be Vivaldi Mail, Tab Tiling and Tab Cycling.
Can you give us a few, final words about Vivaldi?Vivaldi lets me use it the way I want to. It’s the only browser on the market that does this. Is a simple browser really what we need? Obviously not. Simplicity and functionality are not incompatible, Vivaldi can be very minimalist, with only the title and the page, no other elements. But Vivaldi also offers enough features to meet your needs, and they are not complicated but helpful.
Jon sticks to his philosophy so I can experience Vivaldi’s charm. Thanks to Jon’s understanding and paranoia about browsers. Without Jon, we wouldn’t be seeing an independently thinking browser that thinks about the user right now. 
You can use Vivaldi like the browser you’re using, and then you’ll slowly get your own ideas on how to adapt Vivaldi to fit your needs better. At some point in the future, maybe you will be surprised that the browser can be used in this way. 
I learned a lot from Jon’s case, Vivaldi can’t be controlled by businessmen, otherwise it will become another Opera. 

A big thanks to Poto for sharing his story with us. Want to share your Vivaldi story? Get in touch with us via volunteers@vivaldi.com. 
        
        
    
    
    
        
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ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since  the initial 6.0 stable release :

[Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.141

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[Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.141
[Workspaces] Fix default keyboard shortcuts for switching workspaces (VB-96690)
[Workspaces] Icon selection dialog is broken when creating new workspace with commands (VB-96648)

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Today, we are thrilled to share new features – Custom Icons and Workspaces – that will change the way you experience Vivaldi on your desktop. With the release of 6.0, our powerful and personal browser goes even further.
The all-new Custom Icons in Themes allow you to radically alter the look of the browser and personalize the interface like never before.
Workspaces take our unique tab management functionality even higher. It lets you organize your tabs by category into separate workspaces and switch easily between them. The ability to use Tab Stacks (groups) and split-screen view within Workspaces makes working with tabs way more fun and focused.  
We build the browser. You make it a home. We want you to see Vivaldi as your home on the internet, so it should reflect your personality, preferences, and needs.
Providing a browser with ultimate freedom and flexibility is at the heart of what we do. Workspaces and the next-level user interface customization will give people a browser experience that is special and truly unique.
Vivaldi has everything you need to create an online haven, your dream home on the internet. Just pick and choose the look, feel, and features you want, to create a space where you can be more creative, productive, efficient, and effective.
Win 95, Minimal Feather, or …? Change the look of Vivaldi completely with Themes and Custom Icons. Because of course, you can – it’s Vivaldi. It is fundamentally unique when compared to other browsers, as you can change almost everything about it.
Just as you’d design your home, you can transform the look of Vivaldi in various ways – changing the background image, completely restyling it, altering the toolbar layouts, and of course, using Themes.  
Watch the video to get an idea of how you can personalize your browser:
Our built-in theming tools make it relatively easy to customize the colors and backgrounds the way you want, but it’s even simpler to change the look of Vivaldi by downloading user-generated themes from our Themes Gallery.
And our new Custom Icons are the final piece that will help you get that perfect look, opening up even more possibilities to create a browser that’s uniquely yours.
Changing the entire look of your browser has never been easier. Just click and pick any Theme with Custom Icons in the Themes Gallery.
For example, you can get a Win 95-inspired look, with the familiar buttons and colors, or get another look that is artistic with the Hand Drawn style.
Win 95Thin PanelMinimal FeatherKnobsHand DrawnSurfNihongoDarkgreysharpYou can also go bolder, with a big and colorful set of icons, or try Darkgreysharp, a theme by one of the Vivaldi users, Sedative.
Need some inspiration? You’ll find more Themes with Custom Icons in our Themes Gallery:

Minimal Feather that consists of small stroke icons,
Knobs have thick beveled icons for you to click,
Thin Panel is a classic style, with ‘thinner’ panel icons for anyone feeling nostalgic.

Simply head to Settings >Themes > Create more Themes to get started.You can use a new filter on the Themes page to see only themes with custom icons. 
Want a different look for the reload or back buttons? Or cat on your home button? It’s all possible.Our Theme Editor makes it easy to replace toolbar button icons with your own Custom Icons, be it the default navigation controls, panel icons, or your Command Chains, so Vivaldi will fully reflect your personality, interests, and taste.
Explore the ultimate way to personalize your browser – create themes with custom icons.Themes are shareable. You can export your Theme with your custom icon set on the Vivaldi Themes Gallery to share with other users. The sky’s the limit.
Learn more about creating a custom icon set here.
Custom Icons in Themes offer true personalization and ensure that everyone can create their look. You can design Vivaldi into a Game of Thrones browser or even a Hobbit browser, or simply the football club that you love! All you need is some imagination. 
Work or play? Organize tabs with Workspaces. We pack in the kind of tab management tools that would otherwise require a long list of clunky browser extensions. Now, we’re raising the bar even higher with Workspaces.
Workspaces are like different rooms of your home, each with a different purpose. And just like you organize your rooms at home, you can keep the rooms in your browser organized! You can now focus on a single project at a time by grouping tabs in one place with Workspaces.
They function similarly to virtual desktops. Each workspace holds whichever tabs are related to a given task or category.  
For example, you can create Workspaces for productivity, social media, news, and shopping and then open related tabs within those Workspaces. This allows you to easily switch between different sets of tabs and keep your workflow organized. This video shows how Workspaces can be the best tool for organizing your tabs:
Here’s a Workspaces gallery showing how you can separate your tabs by category. To get a better idea of how incredible Workspaces can be, click on an image to scroll through work-related tabs, separate travel plans to Brussels and Iceland, a daily dose of news, streaming games, research-related work, and sports and fun projects:
Workspace listWork workspaceTravel To Iceland workspaceTravel to Brussels workspaceSports workspaceGames Streaming workspaceNews workspaceResearch workspace

“I’m an astrophysics researcher and a student. I also have a teaching job and a personal life. I use different Workspaces to keep myself organized. I have Workspaces for each, and I can easily switch between different positions so I can stay focused. I keep Tabs Stacks as well so I can have full control over my tabs and how they work together.
Workspaces are immensely useful, I love how decluttered my tabs look now and how much power I have over what goes where, without having to open several windows.” 
Vivaldi user Jasper

Workspaces and Tab Stacks – a productivity powerhouse.Working with tabs is fun in Vivaldi! Especially with Tab Stacks (tab groups), an excellent way to quickly organize tabs, while giving you a complete overview within a single tab bar. 
In contrast, Workspaces, further fine-tuning the organization of your tabs, intentionally show you only the tabs you are working with for a given task. This allows you to focus on one thing, without distractions. 
Some people will prefer Tab Stacks, while others may find Workspaces to be a more efficient way to work. Because of our ethos that people are different, we like to give you different options. 
Tab Stacks within your Workspace. Workspaces are incredible to work with but they get even more powerful when used with our Tab Stacks and Tab Tiling, giving you an experience that no other browser offers.
Since Vivaldi doesn’t limit you, you can use Tab Stacks within your Workspaces. For example, you can have a Sports workspace and then have stacks for “Football”, “Cricket” “Racing”, and “Tennis” to sub-organize your tabs.
And our Two-level, Accordion, and Compact tab-stacking styles give you multiple ways to access and manage your tabs effectively. And, yes, they work in Workspaces, too.
Tab Tiling, a unique way to view tabs in a Tab Stack. When using Tab Stacks in Workspaces, you can also use Tab Tiling, one of our most loved functionalities.  
This means you can view multiple tabs in a split-screen or grid within your workspace groups. It makes working with multiple tabs more powerful and gives you a way of viewing your tabs that you won’t see in other browsers.
Here’s an example showing how you can work with Two-level Tab Stacks and Tab Tiling to help you organize and view your tabs more effectively. 
Workspaces are more powerful when combined with Tab Stacks (even Two-level Stacks!) and Tab Tiling for split-screen or grid viewing.Here’s how to create Workspaces in Vivaldi.You’ll find a new Workspaces button displayed next to the Vivaldi Menu icon and to the left of your open tabs. A click displays the message – “Declutter your tabs by separating your social, work, and hobbies into Workspaces” – and a button to create the first workspace in the browser’s Tab Bar.
Add emojis and custom icons for fun and to add a touch of your personality to your Workspaces. You can even rename and rearrange tabs to further personalize and make them easily recognizable.
Emojis and Custom Icons add more fun to your organization of tabs and workspaces. For those of you who like to pin tabs, Pinned Tabs are currently “per workspace”, i.e., if you pin a tab, it is only pinned in that workspace.
When you delete a workspace, all the tabs within it will close. 
Working with Workspaces is lightning fast.Switching between Workspaces is exceptionally quick. You can combine Workspaces with more of Vivaldi’s powerful features like Keyboard Shortcuts, Mouse Gestures, and Command Chains to navigate your Workspaces smoothly.
You can move tabs between Workspaces by using the context menu or by dragging and dropping them within our recently updated Windows Panel. This panel gives you a complete overview of your tabs in a tree-like structure, making it easy for you to move tabs between windows, Workspaces, and Tab Stacks. 
Workspaces in the Windows Panel is super fast. Plus, with search, you can find any elusive tabs you have open, in a flash.
The Workspaces feature is enabled by default, but, as with all things in Vivaldi, the choice is yours. If you prefer, the feature can be turned off in Settings under Tabs > Tab features.
Enabled by default, Workspaces offer a superior way of managing hundreds of tabs, effectively.Other additions for you.Vivaldi Mail – Drag and DropBuilt right into the browser, Vivaldi Mail now gives you the ability to drag and drop mails between folders, in addition to methods of moving mail such as context menus.
Now you can drag and drop mails between folders in the built-in Vivaldi Mail client.You can drag mails to change some state or property. For example, dragging to unread to mark them as such or dragging to a label or flag to apply those elements. 
The nature of mail allows for fairly complex combinations, such as mail moved across accounts, from offline to online, or from virtual representations (like “Received”) to custom IMAP folders.
Dive into the excitement of the new Vivaldi, and welcome home.We hope these new features give you more ways to make the browser more fun to use and more of your own, so you feel right at home. 
Get Vivaldi now on Windows, Linux, and macOS. We have also launched Vivaldi’s new version on Android and Chromebooks, today.
We’d love to know your feedback. And we’d also love to see how you use Workspaces and the new look of your browser with Custom Icons in your Vivaldi. Share with us in the comments below!  
And wait – there’s more! We’re having a Custom Icon Contest. Design a theme that has icons for Navigation, Panel, and Status Bar and upload it on themes.vivaldi.net for a chance to win exciting prizes! Bonus points for including Mail icons. 🙌 For full details on the contest, head here. Good luck!  
More release details are available in the changelog.
Enjoy!   
Changelog 5.7 to 6.0 New[New] Enable Workspaces

[New][Themes][Icons] Allow for icon customisation in themes (VB-90222)

[New][Mail][Drag-and-drop] Allow dragging a mail to a label, flags, or custom folders (VB-56533)
Address Bar[Address bar] Adding a space in the URL field doesn’t unselect the item (VB-95720)

[Address bar] Cannot hide address field with escape unless the input is focused (VB-67300)

[Address bar] Don’t autocomplete on domains for URLs found in bookmarks (VB-96153)

[Address bar] IDN-Domains are not shown as they should (VB-95111)

[Address bar] Misclassifies URL as search when auto-complete encounters second forward slash (VB-96116)

[Address bar] Run the wrong item when using the search engine nickname (VB-95605)

[Address bar] Search not added to typed history from the dropdown (VB-95284)

[Address bar] The address field is repositioned after loading extension buttons (VB-96098)

[Address bar] Typed history dropdown ignores the first item (VB-95411)

[Address bar] Wrong item when going back to the first item (VB-94960)
Downloads[Download] Executable downloads getting stuck (VB-96216)

[Downloads] Intentional download protection bypass breaks downloads when downloading from a private IP address (VB-94568)
Extensions[Extensions] Badge is not updated between windows (VB-83875)

[Extensions] Button not hidden when extensions aren’t enabled (VB-96230)

[Extensions] Event missing when opening links in new tabs (VB-94302)
Languages[Languages] Add Catalan (VB-80698)

[Languages] Add Punjabi (VB-82009)
Linux[Linux] Glitchy text on tab titles (VB-89891)

[Linux] “Show Quit Confirmation Dialog” option not bound to Ctrl+Q on Linux (VB-58771)
macOS[macOS] Setting up a Gmail account via the Mail app with Vivaldi as the default browser you get a black window (VB-95984)

[macOS] Window controls overlap toolbar buttons with low UI zoom (VB-96372)

[macOS] Window does not restore to fullscreen after restart (VB-92099)

[macOS][Address bar][Zoom] Size should follow UI zoom (VB-95592)

[macOS][Menus] Show UI toggle in the menu doesn’t update menu state (VB-94067)
Notifications[Notifications] Deduplicate identical, similar, and updated notifications (VB-95610)

[Notifications] “You have # new mails” doesn’t open Mail (VB-96386)
Panels[Panels] Width not remembered when narrower than the default (VB-93838)

[Panels] “Windows” panel is still named “Window” (VB-95329)
Quick Commands[Quick Commands] Enabling both “Keep last entered value” and “open on nickname match” makes QC otherwise unusable (VB-94987)

[Quick Commands] First character sometimes gets swallowed with quick typing (VB-96214)
Search[Search] Change the default search engine to DuckDuckGo for unsupported regions

[Search] Esc hides the search field popup if the text is unconfirmed (VB-92708)
Sessions[Sessions] Add command to toggle panel and menu container for session list (VB-96311)

[Sessions] Can’t close “Open session” with Escape key (VB-94780)
Settings[Settings] Add a Setting to “Disable Title Bar”: needs further work (VB-51942)

[Settings] Add option to reset all toolbars (VB-94541)

[Settings] Change the name of “Hide Title Bar when Tabs Are Not on Top” to “Show Title Bar” (VB-96318)

[Settings] Configure Client Hints Brand list [‘Sec-Ch-Ua’ in Network settings or via search]: work in progress (VB-95508)

[Settings] Enable ‘Hide Title Bar when Tabs Are Not on Top’ by Default (VB-96133)

[Settings] Start Page settings scrollbar doesn’t respect the “Use Simple Scrollbars” (VB-94791)

[Settings] Text overlaps in Sec-Ch-Ua (Client Hints) preview (VB-96563)

[Settings] Window controls and Menu misaligned when ‘Tab Bar disabled’ and ‘Hide Title Bar When Tabs Are Not on Top enabled’ (VB-95259)

[Settings][Sec-Ch-Ua] Custom brand masking validation (VB-95508)

[Settings][Themes] Preview background clips through border (VB-94804)
Speed Dial[Speed Dial] Open all bookmarks context menu does not work (VB-95309)

[Speed Dial] Transitions on mail panel auto-toggle (VB-96097)

[Speed Dial] Settings height doesn’t match the view (VB-95131)

[Speed Dial] Thumbnail name not visible when dragging over (VB-90047)
Tabs[Tabs] Can not detach tabs or move them between windows (VB-96139)

[Tabs] Can spill out of the viewport if the activated tab is in an accordion (VB-96325)

[Tabs] Close tab does not focus next tab on the right but 2nd next (VB-93784)

[Tabs] Do not change the active tab when tabs from the closed window are moved (VB-94749)

[Tabs][Keyboard] Recently Used does not cycle over all tabs (VB-95229)
Themes[Themes] Setting PNG as background as repeating image doesn’t work (VB-78506)

[Themes] Use a higher resolution image in the Beach theme (VB-95810)
Toolbars[Toolbar editor] Elements become invisible in the defaults bar (VB-96234)

[Toolbars] Artefacts in Extensions and Zoom control buttons (VB-95125)

[Toolbars] Add confirmation dialog to toolbar reset (VB-95348)

[Toolbars] Editor closes on toolbar clicks (VB-95343)

[Toolbars] Editor has empty defaults when toggling UI (VB-95401)
User Interface[UI] The sharing dialog should say Vivaldi and not the ext-id (VB-94741)

[UI][Settings] Increase the height of the main bar, with the “Hide Title Bar when Tabs Are Not on Top” setting (VB-96310)
Windows[Window management] Pinned tabs are not saved when closing the window with Alt+F4 (VB-92921)

[Windows] Menu and window controls misaligned (VB-95112)

[Windows][Downloads] Downloading executables never finishes (VB-96216)

[Windows][Settings] Extra space in maximized view with the hidden toolbar, tabs at the edge, and tabs hidden. (VB-96340)

[Windows][Updates][Installer] Delta updates are not working, resulting in the full installer being fetched on a second check for updates (VB-96225)
Crash[Crash] On opening links from the external app (VB-96321)

[Crash] Opening private window (VB-96576)

[Crash][Mail] Setting up Gmail with Oauth (VB-96169)

[Crash][Profiles] Closing a secondary window after having used the Guest profile once (VB-96419)

[Crash][Profiles] When closing Guest windows (VB-96322)
Other[Blocker] Clearer ad & tracker blocker state icon(VB-95717)

[Bookmarks][History] Always display full URL (VB-95633)

[Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.132

[Clock] Default icon doesn’t display time (VB-96549)

[Commands] Add a command for default page zoom (VB-95031)

[Developer Tools] No window controls (VB-96089)

[Drag-and-drop] URI list can not hold multiple URLs and this should be handled (VB-95836)

[Keyboard][Speed dial] Keyboard movement in the speed dial on a subfolder no longer works (VB-82549)

[Performance] Enable Profile-guided optimization by default

[Reader] Upgrade readability (VB-95544)

[Status bar] Missing fragment part of URL (VB-95582)

[Status] Overlay has a transparent background (VB-95573)

[Welcome page] Adjust to new toolbar layout (VB-95691)
Mail, Calendar, and Feeds 1.5Calendar[Calendar] Broken VTIMEZONE data, and some more small issues (VB-95260)

[Calendar] CalDAV multi-get now retries with the smaller batch in case of error (VB-94722)

[Calendar] Can not drag to copy event exception (VB-96118)

[Calendar] Can not invite non-contacts as event participants (VB-95429)

[Calendar] Can not navigate to tasks without time in the tasks list (VB-91642)

[Calendar] Continuation “arrows” look wrong (VB-96297)

[Calendar] Dialog editor input element context menu limited (VB-94496)

[Calendar] Editing a long event shifts the view away from the editor (VB-95280)

[Calendar] Error “Username or URL missing” trying to sync local event (VB-95452)

[Calendar] Event pasted with wrong time (VB-96039)

[Calendar] Include time and location in invitation emails (VB-95459)

[Calendar] Long recurring events do not show in view if the start day is not visible (VB-95262)

[Calendar] No reminder for recurring events if more than one hour before the event (VB-95522)

[Calendar] Occasional error on Start Page (VB-96158)

[Calendar] Reminder for recurring event shows repeatedly (VB-95698)

[Calendar] Setup, space character before “visit our help pages” link (VB-95162)

[Calendar] With multiple accounts using the same username can result in passwords not being retained (VB-96006)

[Calendar][CalDAV] Make sure calendar data is not re-loaded too often from db (VB-94988)

[Calendar][Mail] Consistent margins and change colors for Calendar Invite emails (VB-95607)

[Calendar][Mail] Event invite doesn’t include email signature (VB-95458)

[Calendar][Panels] Tasks panel event icons overlap title (VB-93856)

[Calendar][Settings] Cannot delete Google Calendar (VB-95663)
Mail[Mail] Added commands for moving to/from Archive (VB-91639)

[Mail] Align flexible spacer to panel width in all toolbars (VB-96463)

[Mail] Asks permission to open PDF attachment (VB-96188)

[Mail] Compose the opening in the reading tab (VB-89530)

[Mail] Compose tab contents partly lost on restart (VB-91134)

[Mail] Drag to ‘Archive’ does nothing when the account has no archive folder (VB-96104)

[Mail] Feeds don’t show if no mail accounts are set up (VB-96440)

[Mail] Hide the Reply-To address when it matches the From address (VB-95135)

[Mail] Messages with a Junk flag but not in the actual Spam folder are not shown in All Messages / Junk (VB-94145)

[Mail] Nothing happens when archiving and setting “add archive folder when missing” enabled (VB-96110)

[Mail] Only warn on From/Reply-To mismatches cross origins (VB-95118)

[Mail] Search field not above mail list (VB-96268)

[Mail] Search jumps upon navigating to the mail tab (VB-96344)

[Mail] Sent messages not uploaded to IMAP /Sent (VB-96189)

[Mail] Things break when composing and sending a large message (VB-93168)

[Mail] Toolbar doesn’t show the menu button with the title bar hidden (VB-95977)

[Mail] Upload command stuck in the buffer for Gmail messages (VB-96541)

[Mail][Feeds] Offline accounts and RSS feeds were removed from the panel after the update (VB-96072)

[Mail][Keyboard] ‘g’ key does nothing if returning from an added tab (VB-96174)

[Mail][Panels] Don’t adjust the mail search width with panel on the right side (VB-96412)

[Mail][Pop3] Can not delete mail on server (VB-95654)
Feeds[Feeds] Respect encoding when importing OPML (VB-95568)
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        We introduced theme sharing in Vivaldi 5.0 with Vivaldi Themes. In little over a year, the Community has shared over 3500 themes and there’s something for every taste. Want dark and mysterious or bright and bubbly? You’ll have plenty of themes to choose from! Want to deck your browser in your favorite sports team’s colors or cover the Start Page with a scene from your favorite anime? Go for it!
As great as shared themes are all by themselves, we knew there was one piece still missing. That’s why, starting from Vivaldi 6.0, you can add custom icons for all the buttons on the browser’s toolbars and truly make the browser look unique.
To add custom icons, go to Settings > Themes > Editor > Icons and for each button, replace the current icon with one of your own. Check out this Help page for all the little details you should pay attention to for the best possible outcome.
Contest detailsThe amazing selection of themes on Vivaldi Themes proves that there are a lot of you in the Community with an artistic streak and an eye for beauty. So we thought, since the previous contest was a hit, why not do it again?! This time the focus of the contest will be on Custom Icons. Are you ready to put your skills to a test?
How do I enter?To enter the contest, upload your theme with Custom Icons to Vivaldi Themes before the 8th of May. You can enter with as many themes as you like – so, let your creativity flow!
Some additional requirements:

Provide icons for all buttons on the Navigation, Panel and Status Bar. Bonus points if you also create icons for Mail buttons.
Icons should be created originally by you or use available open source icons as a base and modify them to fit Vivaldi (make sure to credit the source).

Themes with icons that have already been published on Vivaldi Themes (excluding official themes or those created by Vivaldi Team members) have been automatically entered in the contest.
Who’s picking the winners?You are! To make picking the winner easier, though, our internal jury will first create a shortlist for you to choose from. We’ll showcase these themes in a blog post that will be published soon after the submission deadline. Then you’ll have a week to vote for your favorite.
What’s in it for me?In addition to being basked in fame and glory, the top 3 entries will receive a portable Bluetooth speaker together with Vivaldi goodies.

Good luck to everyone. We’re looking forward to seeing what you’ve come up with!
        
        
    
    
    
        
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With this new update, our powerful Vivaldi on Android browser shines even brighter, thanks to its features, a first-of-its-kind UI, and flexible design that keeps it ahead of other browsers.
We’ve come a long way on Android. And along this ride, we’ve packed unique and interesting capabilities, such as greater customization, enhanced privacy, and a variety of browsing tools – all to give you a fast and fun experience on your mobile phones and tablets.
Today, we also launched Vivaldi 6.0 on desktop, which gives you the ability to change the entire look of your browser with Custom Icons and Themes. And we have introduced Workspaces that let you organize your tabs into different categories and switch easily between them. 
On Android, let’s take a look at the significant additions from Vivaldi’s version 5.0 to its newest, version 6.0: 
Is working with tabs boring? Definitely not in Vivaldi. We love to make working with tabs seamless for you.
The tab interface is more flexible, snappy, and fun! View and manage your Tabs and Tab Stacks way better, with this series of additions:

Two-Level Tab Stacks (groups): This unique, double-decker Tab Bar solution helps manage your tab woes on the go. Access these Tab Stacks faster by renaming them to browse websites with similar content, be it travel, shopping, or social media, with great ease.

Vivaldi on Android is the only mobile browser that offers a two-level Tab Bar. * Configurable Tab Bar: Gives more room for tabs, as you can tweak it to your liking! The tabs appear smaller for quicker access. And, by removing the close button on all but the active tab, each tab becomes as small as a favicon.
* Adjustable tab width: Defines the minimum tab size, if your tabs are too small for comfort. A finer detail – the width of the tab gets calculated dynamically.
* Close other tabs: Cleans up your Tab Bar by closing all other tabs, except the currently open one. Easily accessible from the Tabs Switcher and Tabs menu.
* Automatically Close Tabs: Closes all inactive tabs automatically without the need to cycle through different tabs and close them one by one.
* Address Bar swipe-down gesture: Opens the Tab Switcher for viewing all tabs – all open, private, synced, and recently closed tabs — faster.
* Auto-focus on the Address Field: Puts focus on the URL field when opening a new tab, and displays the keyboard, so you can start typing immediately and save time.
How many trackers and ads follow you? Get up close with the Privacy statistics.Our Privacy statistics allow you to keep track of how many trackers and ads actually follow you.Because we care about your privacy, our built-in Tracker and Ad Blocker help you protect yourself from trackers and unwanted ads.
And just so that you know how many trackers and ads actually follow you, the counters in the Tracker and Ad Blocker dialog show the collective tracking information about the trackers and ads blocked on the sites you are browsing. 
Want to save more time? Get smarter tools with Vivaldi
If it’s useful, we get that feature in! And, we improve existing ones at every step, so you can access information easily and work faster.

Reading List: Saves pages that you want to read later. Plus, your Reading List can be synced across multiple devices using Vivaldi.
Configurable Menu Bar: Allows you to edit, rearrange, add, or remove functions in the Menu Bar as per your workflow.

Vivaldi on Android lets you customize the menu bar to fit your needs. Append to Note:* Adds additional text to the notes created with the built-in Notes feature. Unique to Vivaldi, Notes help you do more, faster.
Need more personality in your browsing? Vivaldi is more colorful than ever.It’s easy to set the accent color that’s just right for you.Change the accent color to suit your mood or let your imagination go wild. 
The accent color setting in Themes, lets you pick from adaptive, 4 presets, or your own custom color. 
You can also enable/disable “dark mode for webpages”. 
Tired of auto-play videos? Or prefer to have audio play in the background? You have it all. Keep any site with audio playing in the background, including YouTube. You can continue to play videos/audio even when YouTube is minimized. And even if not subscribed to YouTube Premium. 
With the option of “no autoplay video” enabled by default, you can browse without disruption from videos that start playing automatically and are often associated with ads.
This feature lets you keep any site with audio playing in the background – no subscription required.Looking for an alternative social network? Try Vivaldi Social, our instance on Mastodon. We became the first browser to have a Mastodon instance, Vivaldi Social, and we’ve also integrated it into the browser. 
To give you quick access to Vivaldi Social on the move, there’s a Vivaldi Social Speed Dial. Log in to Vivaldi Social with your existing Vivaldi Account credentials or head to vivaldi.net to sign up for a free account. 
New to Mastodon? Learn more about it here.
Does your tablet need the X-factor? Vivaldi is designed for big screens. We take tablet browsing seriously. That’s why we continue to put in a lot of love, care, and attention to make Vivaldi on tablets, Chromebooks, and screens in cars, just right for you and your device! The distinctive side Panel in the UI, a great example of Vivaldi’s flexible design, helps you make the most of the available screen space.
Make the most of your available screen space with Vivaldi’s unique Panel feature.And the UI is not only flexible but also scalable, which fits the context better, with an improved zoom.
This works well on phones and tablets, but is particularly useful for cars – something we have experienced as the only browser available on Android Automotive in Polestar 2 and 3, the new Mercedes E class, new cars from the Volkswagen Group, Renault’s Megane E-Tech Electric, All-New Austral, and all future cars with the OpenR Link system. 
Every pixel matters. That is why a lot of our work is focused on screen optimization and usability:

Panels: Optimizing your available screen space.
All go-to tools in easy reach in the sidebar: Allowing you to work with your History, Downloads, Bookmarks, and Notes in split-screen with your main window.
Configurable Address and Tab Bars: Keeping the browser functionality within easy reach.
Real, desktop-style tabs: Keeping you on top of open tabs, improving usability. Plus, the Two-Level Tab Stacks keep you more organized.
Status Bar: Freeing up more screen space by being easily hidden.
Intuitive and fully-optimized UI: Providing a smooth experience in both portrait and landscape modes.

Want a faster Vivaldi? It’s right here for you. Through our continuous under-the-hood work, we’ve improved the browser’s speed significantly. For example, you can start Vivaldi much faster, even with hundreds of tabs open. We aim to give you a faster, improved user experience, with the help of our refined features, UI, and improved performance. For example, our Panels on phones now have a fancy bottom-sheet look.
Our Panel’s new bottom-sheet look serves a fresh feel on phones.Download Vivaldi on Android and take it out for a spin. We always look forward to your feedback and your 5-star ratings on the Google Play Store and Uptodown.
Enjoy!  
Changelog from 5.7 to 6.0 * [New][Phones] Bottom sheet panel (VAB-7075)
* [Address bar] Show typed history in URL-bar drop-down (VAB-7120)
* [Panel] Title vertical alignment (VAB-6517)
* [Search] Update the search engine icon for Qwant (VAB-72569)
* [Settings] Allow background audio playback cannot be disabled for non-youtube sites (VAB-7161)
* [Settings] UI scale does not work for languages different from the default language (VAB-7172)
* [Start Page] Opening multiple speed dials can cause all to get the same thumbnail (VAB-7081)
* [UI] Main menu does not expand to the full height sometimes (VAB-7214)
* [UI] Make the reading list folder works inside bookmarks in the panel (VAB-7039)
* [UI] New button should not show in the root of notes and bookmarks (VAB-7162)
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* [Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.132
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        Release candidate feedbackTo help us get 6.0 out the door as soon as possible, please focus your feedback on serious regressions since 5.7 stable. If you want to ask about new (post 6.0) features or longstanding issues, please do so on our forums.
There are also pre-release links to equivalent builds for the stable channel. These are for those of you who wish to upgrade early (having first tested in snapshot configuration). Autoupdate to these (or newer) stable builds will not be enabled until further testing is completed and the final is released.
Known Issues* When installed before the official 6.0 release date, build 2979.10 will show the wrong “What’s New” page on first launch.
Download – Snapshot channel (2979.9)* Windows
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    + Win10+ 32-bit
* macOS
    + 10.13+ Universal
* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
    + non-DEB/RPM [help]
Download – Stable channel (2979.10)* Windows
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    + Win10+ 32-bit
* macOS
    + 10.13+ Universal
* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
(Note: Snapshot build 2979.9 and Stable 2979.10 are identical, except for icon resources and the channel they will receive updates from.)
Changelog* [Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.132: includes fix for CVE-2023-2033
* [Crash] Opening private window (VB-96576)
* [Icons] SVG mask or filter ID reference fails (VB-96601)
* [macOS] Pinned and workspace tabs are lost when closing last window (VB-96586)
* [Mail] Messages with Junk flag but not in actual Spam folder are not shown in All Messages / Junk (VB-94145)
* [Mail] Upload command stuck in buffer for Gmail messages (VB-96541)
* Revert “Update onboarding experience with new appearance” (VB-96305)
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        Head to the Google Play Store and download the browser.
Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.
Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️  ⭐️  ⭐️  ⭐️  ⭐️
Enjoy!
ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the third 5.7 stable, minor update :

[Chromium] Backport Upstream 112+ security patch for issue 1432210 (CVE-2023-2033)

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The following improvements were made since the third 5.7 minor update:

[Chromium] Backport Upstream 112+ security patch for issue 1432210 (CVE-2023-2033)

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        After so many major changes since 5.0, including Panel improvements for bigger screens, Android Automotive support, Theme color support, Reading List, Two-level Tab Stacks, Auto-closing of inactive tabs, Menu Bar customization, Background media, and some nice performance gains (to name but a few), it felt like the correct time to bump our version number to 6.0. In addition this will keep the number in sync with our soon to be updated desktop browser.
In this release candidate, we’ve focused on improving translations and upgrading our Chromium engine to ensure that you have the best possible experience while using our software. Our team is continuously working to bring you the latest updates and improvements, and we appreciate your feedback in making our software even better.
Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.
Changelog* Updated translations
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.60
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (2980.2)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (above). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
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        After so many major changes since 5.0 (Scrollable Tabs, Editable Toolbars, customizable Rocker Gestures, Tasks Panel, Windows Panel, etc.) and two more with this update (Workspaces, Editable icons) it felt about time to bump the major version number. Thus the next release will now be called 6.0. Additionally as we are getting close to release, we also provide stable stream builds (red icons) for those that would like to try updating stable early.
Known Issues* When installed before the official 6.0 release date, build 2979.3 will show the wrong “What’s New” page on first launch.
Download – Snapshot stream (2979.2)* Windows
    + Win10+ 64-bit
    + Win10+ 32-bit
* macOS
    + 10.13+ Universal
* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
    + non-DEB/RPM [help]
Download – Stable stream (2979.3)* Windows
    + Win10+ 64-bit
    + Win10+ 32-bit
* macOS
    + 10.13+ Universal
* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
(Note: Snapshot build 2979.2 and Stable 2979.3 are identical, except for icon resources and the stream they will receive updates from.)
Changelog* [Clock] Default icon doesn’t display time (VB-96549)
* [macOS] Two-finger swipe gestures do not trigger History Back/History Forward (VB-96150)
* [Welcome] Update onboarding experience with new appearance (VB-96305)
* [Settings] Text overlaps in Sec-Ch-Ua (Client Hints) preview (VB-96563)
* [Themes] SVG icons are ignoring filters (VB-96531)
* [Workspaces] Add audio indicator icon to Workspace switcher (VB-96374)
* [Workspaces] Show Copy All Links as disabled when there are no links to copy (VB-96547)
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        Known Issues* [macOS] Two-finger swipe gestures do not trigger History Back/History Forward (VB-96150)
Download (2978.34)* Windows
    + Win10+ 64-bit
    + Win10+ 32-bit
* macOS
    + 10.13+ Universal
* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
    + non-DEB/RPM [help]
Changelog* [Calendar] Can not create local account if no calendar exists (VB-96294)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.60
* [Crash][Mail] Setting up Gmail with Oauth (VB-96169)
* [Crash][Profiles] Closing a secondary window after having used Guest profile once (VB-96419)
* [Crash][Profiles] When closing Guest windows (VB-96322)
* [Linux] Glitchy text on tab titles (VB-89891)
* [Mail] Added commands for moving to/from Archive (VB-91639)
* [Mail] Align flexible spacer to panel width in all toolbars (VB-96463)
* [Mail] Feeds don’t show if no mail accounts set up (VB-96440)
* [Mail][Feeds] Offline accounts and RSS feeds removed from panel after update (VB-96072)
* [Mail][Panels] Don’t adjust mail search width with panel on right side (VB-96412)
* [Notifications] “You have # new mails” doesn’t open Mail (VB-96386)
* [Windows][Downloads] Downloading executables never finishes (VB-96216)
* [Workspaces] ‘Workspace’ gets added when trying to rename a workspace in the windows panel (VB-96425)
* [Workspaces] Add audio indicator icon to Workspace switcher: partial fix (VB-96373)
* [Workspaces] Add emoji picker Submit button (VB-96462)
* [Workspaces] Adding a new tab to “This Window” with the context menu while in another workspace adds it to that workspace instead (VB-96115)
* [Workspaces] Do not allow tiling based on previously active tab if the previous tab is from a different workspace (VB-96427)
* [Workspaces] Exclude Speed Dial tabs from “Copy All Links” (VB-96137)
* [Workspaces] Main window tabs not accessible from main menu when in a workspace (VB-95647)
* [Workspaces] Moving active tab in window panel doesn’t change workspace (VB-96101)
* [Workspaces] emoji picker should allow emoji variant type (VB-95100)
* [Workspaces][IME] Text confirmed by pressing Enter once in Workspace name (VB-96074)
* [macOS] Setting up a Gmail account via Mail app with Vivaldi as default browser you get a black window (VB-95984)
* [macOS] Window controls overlap toolbar buttons with low UI zoom (VB-96372)
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        Easter signals spring in Oslo. So it’s always a special time of year for renewal, reflection, and new beginnings. And for many Norwegians it just so happens to be peak vacation time, a chance to squeeze in the last ski session of the season or to head southward to soak up some extra sun. 
But we’re a playful team at Vivaldi – even if we are a little too late for April Fool’s this year – so before we disappear for a few days, we wanted to leave some fun behind.
In the past we’ve added Easter eggs to the browser. But we’ve been really busy packing other goodies into the browser (stay tuned!). So, this Easter we’ve passed responsibility to our loyal mascot, Tony, to sprinkle some silliness around here.
And he informs us that he’s hidden himself somewhere on Vivaldi.com as an Easter surprise.
Our favorite, little lava ball is pretty good at hiding things – and hiding in general – but we’re sure you’ll be able to track him down. No shiny prizes this time, but we hope it will raise a smile. And we’ll be back after Easter with something extra special for you.  
Let us know in the comments as soon as you spot him!
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        Known Issues* [macOS] Two-finger swipe gestures do not trigger History Back/History Forward (VB-96150)
Download (2978.3)* Windows
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    + Win10+ 32-bit
* macOS
    + 10.13+ Universal
* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
    + non-DEB/RPM [help]
Changelog* [Address bar] Misclassifies URL as search when auto-complete encounters second forward-slash (VB-96116)
* [Blocker] Clearer ad & tracker blocker state icon: follow up fix (VB-95717)
* [Calendar] Continuation “arrows” look wrong (VB-96297)
* [Calendar] Event pasted with wrong time (VB-96039)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.44
* [Crash] On opening links from external app (VB-96321)
* [Developer Tools] No window controls (VB-96089)
* [Download] Executable downloads getting stuck (VB-96216)
* [Extensions] Button not hidden when extensions aren’t enabled (VB-96230)
* [Feeds] Respect encoding when importing OPML (VB-95568)
* [Mail] Asks permission to open PDF attachment (VB-96188)
* [Mail] Search field not above mail list (VB-96268)
* [Mail] Search jumps upon navigating to mail tab (VB-96344)
* [Mail] Sent messages not uploaded to IMAP /Sent (VB-96189)
* [Mail] Toolbar doesn’t show menu button with title bar hidden (VB-95977)
* [Mail][Keyboard] ‘g’ key does nothing if returning from an added tab (VB-96174)
* [Performance] Enable Profile-guided optimization by default
* [Quick Commands] First character sometimes gets swallowed with quick typing (VB-96214)
* [Sessions] Add command to toggle panel and menu container for session list (VB-96311)
* [Sessions][Workspaces] Saving sessions is unreliable after opening a Workspace (VB-96255)
* [Settings] Change name of “Hide Title Bar when Tabs Are Not on Top” to “Show Title Bar” (VB-96318)
* [Tabs] Can spill out of viewport if the activated tab is in an accordion (VB-96325)
* [Toolbar editor] Elements become invisible in defaults bar (VB-96234)
* [UI][Settings] Increase height of main bar, with “Hide Title Bar when Tabs Are Not on Top” setting (VB-96310)
* [Windows][Settings] Extra space in maximized view with hidden toolbar, tabs at edge, and tabs hidden. (VB-96340)
* [Windows][Updates][Installer] Delta updates are not working, resulting in the full installer being fetched on second check for updates (VB-96225)
* [Workspaces] Can’t delete a Workspace in the Windows Panel (VB-96179)
* [Workspaces] Cannot use emojis with combining characters as icons (VB-96102)
* [Workspaces] Dismiss the Workspace switcher when clicking the currently open Workspace (VB-96105)
* [Workspaces] Focus left behind in previous Workspace after switching Workspace (VB-96099)
* [Workspaces] Missing checkmark for active window in Workspace switcher (VB-96312)
* [Workspaces] Periodic Reload indicator bar is hidden when you switch the active Workspace (VB-95529)
* [Workspaces] Switcher pop-out missing scroll overflow (VB-96138)
* [Workspaces][Bookmarks] “Bookmark All Tabs” includes tabs in other Workspaces (VB-96327)
* [Workspaces][Menus] Hide “Hibernate Workspace” context menu item when the entire Workspace is already hibernating (VB-96112)
* [Workspaces][Settings][Menus] Use same wording in Settings and Context menu for toggling Workspaces visibility (VB-96215)
* [Workspaces][Toolbar editor] Workspace button should always be visible (VB-96341)
* [macOS][Crash] On resuming from sleep (VB-96181)
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        This snapshot fixes a couple of regressions that were causing issues for some users.

One of these regressions was crashing Vivaldi when users clicked on the search widget (VAB-7253).

Another regression was causing the main menu to not expand to its full height sometimes (VAB-7214). Both issues have been resolved in the latest update, so users should no longer experience them.
Next up, Vivaldi 5.8.2978.4 includes an update to the search engine icon for Qwant (VAB-7256). This is a minor change, but it should help make the search engine icon look up-to-date.
Finally, Vivaldi 5.8.2978.4 has also been upgraded to Chromium 112.0.5615.44.
Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.
Changelog* [Regression] Click on search widget crashes Vivaldi(VAB-7253)
* [Regression] Main menu does not expand to full height sometimes (VAB-7214)
* [Search] Update the search engine icon for Qwant (VAB-7256)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.44
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (2978.4)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (above). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
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        Who are you?My name is Yoditar, and I come from Venezuela. I am a blogger and community builder.
In April 2022 I became a Vivaldi Ambassador. I’m most active in the Spanish-speaking community, helping with content creation and sharing. I’ve also helped to host an online event as a Twitter Space. The Spanish Vivaldi community is a community that continues to grow every year. More and more people are adopting this browser in universities, companies and as their personal browser.
When did you first get to know about Vivaldi, and what was your first impression?I first heard about Vivaldi in early 2020, when I accidentally came across a suggestion in some Telegram community or on Twitter.
My first impression was one of curiosity and surprise. I attempted to use it, but it seemed to be a browser with too many features and complexity. After a few more attempts to configure and use it, I abandoned it, because I found it difficult to use and still did not find it useful.
After a few months of using other browsers, I decided to give it another chance, because I needed a powerful browser like Vivaldi. And, since then, it has been my main browser.
I can do things with this browser that I have never been able to do with others. My productivity, flexibility and customization are unique.
When and how do you usually use the Vivaldi browser?I use Vivaldi to study, to work and for entertainment. I can do everything with Vivaldi!
I use Vivaldi on desktop and mobile, although desktop is my favorite, because that’s where I spend most of my time on the internet.
Vivaldi is my productivity suite, and together with Telegram they are my two must-have tools.
A life without Vivaldi is no life, hehehe.
Which websites, services, and games, etc. do you use most?I use a lot of social networks like Twitter, Reddit and Vivaldi Social on Mastodon. I like is that Vivaldi lets me access these social networks through the Web Panel or as Progressive Web Apps.
Could I ask for more? Absolutely not! Vivaldi allows me to access my favorite social networks in different ways, to enjoy a better browsing experience in my own way.
Of course, I also access my email, blogs, banking, media, videos, music and more from Vivaldi.
In addition, Vivaldi is my workstation for the projects I collaborate on.
How do you customize Vivaldi?Privacy is very important to me, and, with Vivaldi, I get what I need, while enjoying a smooth browsing experience.
That’s why a while ago I wrote a post on my Medium blog (in Spanish) about how to configure privacy settings in Vivaldi to enjoy optimized internet privacy.
On the visual side, I have set up Theme Scheduling with the Aurora Dark theme used during the day and the Vaporwave theme at night. 
Yoditar’s browser theme at night.What is your favorite Vivaldi feature?To say just one is impossible, but I can say two: Web Panels and Progressive Web Apps. 
Both allow me to quickly and easily access the websites or social networks that I use constantly.
The Web Panel on side of the browser window allows one-click access to what is most important to me, so I don’t miss anything while I read, write or reply to comments on social media. For me, the Web Panel is like having tabs always active, without the need to open those tabs.
Whereas the Progressive Web Apps allow me to have an immersive experience on social networks like Twitter, Reddit or YouTube on a larger screen and with an enhanced login experience.
Can you give us a few, final words about Vivaldi?Vivaldi is everything a browser and the internet should be: a huge community of users customizing the internet to suit them, creating, exploring, and sharing, while respecting their privacy and decisions about how the web should be.
For me, Vivaldi amplifies your web browsing experience; it’s a browser that adapts to each user. Everything you ever imagined you could do with your browser, Vivaldi does. You could say that Vivaldi makes your dreams come true. 😃

If Vivaldi has also made your dreams come true, why not share your story with the community? Get in touch with us at volunteers@vivaldi.com or ping a Community Manager on the Forum.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        WorkspacesIn this snapshot we enable workspaces. What are workspaces? A way to organise and collect your tabs! If that sounds familiar and reminds you of tab stacking, don’t worry, you are not the only one. Some of us thought exactly the same when we first discussed this internally. 😉
There is indeed overlap with tab stacks and yet they are also quite different. Tab stacks excel at allowing for quick organisation while giving you a complete overview right within a single tab bar. Workspaces on the other hand intentionally show you only the tabs you are working with right now, for your given task. They allow you to focus on one thing, without distractions.
It is another feature that demonstrates the ethos of Vivaldi, that people are different. Some people will prefer stacks, others may find workspace to be more efficient. And being Vivaldi, we don’t limit you. You can also have stacks within your workspaces! 🤯
Our recently extended Windows panel will show your collections of tabs in a tree like structure, and make it easy for you to move tabs between windows, workspaces and tab stacks.
Workspaces can be created via the new workspace button in the tab bar, and since our UI is fully configurable you can remove it or put a button in any of the toolbars or panel instead.
Workspaces also link up to all our other features. You can assign keyboard shortcuts or mouse gestures to switch between them or manipulate them as part of a collection of chained commands (e.g. perhaps you want to switch themes when switching between workspaces).
With workspaces we wanted to give you yet another option for tab management, in a browser that is already packed with tab management options!
Known Issues* [macOS] Two-finger swipe gestures do not trigger History Back/History Forward (VB-96150)
* [Windows][Updates][Installer] Delta updates are not working, resulting in the full installer being fetched on second check for updates (VB-96225)
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* macOS
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* Linux
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    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
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Changelog* [New] Enable workspaces
* [Address bar] Don’t autocomplete on domains for URLs found in bookmarks (VB-96153)
* [Address bar] The address field is repositioned after loading extension buttons (VB-96098)
* [Calendar] Can not drag to copy event exception (VB-96118)
* [Calendar] Occasional error on Start Page (VB-96158)
* [Calendar] With multiple accounts using the same username can result in passwords not being retained (VB-96006)
* [Icons] Sanitize style element in SVG icons (VB-96187)
* [Mail] Drag to ‘Archive’ does nothing when account has no archive folder (VB-96104)
* [Mail] Nothing happens when archiving and setting “add archive folder when missing” enabled (VB-96110)
* [Panels] Width not remembered when narrower than default (VB-93838)
* [Search] Change the default search engine to DuckDuckGo for unsupported regions
* [Settings] Enable ‘Hide Title Bar when Tabs Are Not on Top’ by Default (VB-96133)
* [Speed Dial] Transitions on mail panel auto-toggle (VB-96097)
* [Status] Overlay has transparent background (VB-95573)
* [Tabs] Can not detach tabs or move them between windows (VB-96139)
* [Themes] Update Hue and Razer Chroma lights when switching windows (VB-83897)
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        Welcome! It’s time for another sneak-peek post, where you can get to know more about the great people behind Vivaldi. Today, we’re talking to the developer, music lover and football fanatic Guðmundur Már Gunnarsson, or as we call him: gmg.
Part of the team working in Iceland on Vivaldi Mail, gmg is not just a talented developer, he’s an invaluable source of information for any colleague seeking details about the Vivaldi Mail client and more. 
Let’s find out a little more about him and see what he has to share with us!
🚀 What do you love about working at Vivaldi?In a world focused on profits, I am so happy to be able to work for a company that puts their users and values before profits.
💪 What are your favorite productivity features in the browser?In the Vivaldi Mail client, I like that I can see all my mail accounts at a glance. And by marking mails as read when I’m done with them, I can also use my mail client as To Do list.
My Vivaldi.net CalDav calendar is also very practical, as I can use it with the Vivaldi Calendar client on desktop and sync it to my phone using DAVx5. My phone then shows me my next calendar item on my home screen. 
The built-in Vivaldi Mail, Calendar and Feed ReaderAnother productivity feature that I often use is the option to create differentprofiles for different things, such as school, streaming and work. I can then open links in the profile I choose. (See tip 83 for more!)
💡 What is something thing you’ve learned so far?The easy looking bugs are sometimes just rabbit holes in disguise.
🤩 What else should we know about you?I love working with kids, so I manage a sports school for 2-6 year olds on Saturdays. I’ve also worked as an outdoor camp counselor, a football coach, and a preschool teacher, to name just a few. I also like to keep busy – I am currently studying law in my spare time, play football a few times a week (when not injured 🤕), and love making music, as I studied music software, piano and organ for years. 

Obviously gmg has a lot of pastimes, from the professional to the playful. He is also passionate when it comes to the Vivaldi Mail suite with Calendar and Feed Reader. If you are using it, tell us why it’s the right choice for you. We’d also like to hear what productivity features in Vivaldi help you power through your day (or night). Let us know in the comments below.👇
        
        
    
    
    
        
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The following improvements were made since the second 5.7 minor update:

[Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.209

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        Autocomplete the domain and then any sub pathIn this snapshot we are trialing a change. Instead of autocompleting to full URLs in one go, we now autocomplete on domains first. Either press Enter to go to the selected domain or use right arrow to move to the next level of completion. After this subsequent characters will still match on the most popular paths below this domain.
As an example, if you reguarly visited reddit.com/r/vivaldibrowser/ then you could autocomplete as so:

Type “reddit” → for “reddit.com/” (with a slash), then type “r” to autocomplete to “reddit.com/r/vivaldibrowser/”
This changed behaviour gives slightly more priority to quickly accessing the homepage of the domains you visit. However you can still easily view any favored subdirectories. Let us know how you find the change in the comments below.
Known Issues* [macOS] Two-finger swipe gestures do not trigger History Back/History Forward (VB-96150)
* [Tabs] Can not detach tabs or move them between windows (VB-96139)
* [Calendar] Occasional error on Start Page (VB-96158)
Download (2968.2)* Windows
    + Win10+ 64-bit
    + Win10+ 32-bit
* macOS
    + 10.13+ Universal
* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
    + non-DEB/RPM [help]
Changelog* [Address Bar] Auto-complete the domain and path in two operations (make it easier to go to the homepage) (VB-95783)
* [Address Bar] Mismatch autocomplete and item selected (VB-96014)
* [Address Bar] select the search item when no autocomplete (VB-95809)
* [Address Bar] Vivaldi Game is displayed first in autocomplete (VB-95967)
* [Address bar] Paste and Go into address bar behavior changed (VB-95377)
* [Blocker] Clearer ad & tracker blocker state icon (VB-95717)
* [Bookmarks] Add bookmark dialog broken (VB-95986)
* [Bookmarks] Separators not aligned (VB-88133)
* [Calendar] Changing “Only This Event” shifts view to first event (VB-96046)
* [Calendar] Date changes when user marks event as a “Task” (VB-95698)
* [Calendar] Deleted tasks still showing in Calendar status popup (VB-95864)
* [Calendar] Enter key creates new line rather than saving the event (VB-95983)
* [Calendar] Focus stolen in inline editor (VB-95943)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.34
* [Feeds] Undo delete RSS feed item doesn’t work (VB-93204)
* [Icons] Custom images in toolbar buttons: sanitize imported SVG (VB-95840)
* [Icons][Themes] Default icon set fixes (VB-95691)
* [Mail] Collapse left- and right aligned mail detail field lines more as space allows (VB-95134)
* [Mail] Labels and Flags no Available on Sent Mail Context Menu (VB-93890)
* [Mail] Recreate IndexedDB accounts if they go missing (VB-95802)
* [Mail] Rename flags (VB-95882)
* [Mail] Scrolling in account setup wizard is limited (VB-95932)
* [Notes] Created from the mail client have a data:text empty link address (VB-95332)
* [Settings] Correct Swiss German language title (VB-95833)
* [Speed Dial] Add speed dial icon size (VB-80374)
* [Speed Dials] Delay initial Speed Dial transition (VB-96019)
* [Tabs] Active tiling option not highlighted in some use cases (VB-95893)
* [Themes] Option to reload imported theme (VB-95889)
* [UI Languages] Add Galician (VB-95662)
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ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the second 5.7 stable, minor update :

Ad and tracker blocker improvements(VAB-7237)
[Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.209

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Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (below). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (2966.4)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Changelog* [Panel] FAB covers up bottommost item in panel lists (VAB-6771)
* [Panel] Title vertical alignment (VAB-6517)
* [Regression] Browser crashes when reopening closed window (VAB-7038)
* [Regression] Crash in closing closed tabs (VAB-7222)
* [Regression] Editing ad and tracker blocker exceptions crashes Vivaldi(VAB-7237)
* [Regression] Loading x tab.. instead of tab bar for private tabs (VAB-7198)
* [Settings] Allow background audio playback cannot be disabled for non-youtube sites (VAB-7161)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 112.0.5615.25
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        From time to time, we ask heavy users of Vivaldi to share their experience using Vivaldi.
The latest is Kazuhito Kidachi, the CTO of Mitsue-Links Co., Ltd. in Japan. At work, his primary focus is on front-end design and implementation, as well as developing related guidelines. Due to his extensive knowledge of browser specifications and accessibility considerations, he is a contributor to various media outlets.
Given his background, we wanted to know how he perceives Vivaldi’s approach to accessibility. However, we were also interested in his views on browser accessibility in general, and he was happy to share his thoughts with us.
Let’s go!
Recognizing the importance of web specifications As a university student, Kazuhito had a part-time job for a year writing HTML and creating corporate sites. 
After graduation, he entered the space industry, working as a webmaster for the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA), an agency that became the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). 
At the time, the National Space Development Agency of Japan had a mission to raise general awareness of space development. And Kazuhito was part of the team that broadcasted a rocket launch over the internet for the first time in Japan.
At that time, he didn’t really care about specifications. When coding, he felt that as long as it displayed as expected, it was fine. However, after getting to know a colleague with a deeper understanding of HTML, he began to realize the importance of web standards. This also inspired a shift in his perspective toward the user – and how to enable more people to use what he created in various environments.
While web standards permeate, accessibility is a work in progressWhen Kazuhito first joined Mitsue-Links on a temporary basis in 2004, the browser wars were in full swing, with multiple browsers vying for supremacy. So, it was an interesting time for him to play a leading role in web standards both inside and outside the company. 
He explains, “I wanted to create a world where all browsers display the code as intended, without the hassle of having to write different code for each browser type and version.” And accessibility remained front of mind for him.
After all, accessibility simply means “ease of use”. The easier, or more accessible, content is, the more people, regardless of disability, age, language, device, or browser, will be able to enjoy it in more ways. Everyone benefits, both the content provider and the user.
As Chromium has gained dominance, web creators are finally in a situation where they can develop based on a single web standard. As Kazuhito remarks, “However, this situation has led to the dark age when the competition of browsers has stopped.”
And, as competition has died down, he feels some browser developers aren’t putting enough thought into accessibility. He raises a flag, “Accessibility is still a work in progress. The current situation is that the entire industry is not working on it with the same enthusiasm as web standards.” 
He continues, “It has become difficult to expect innovation in browsers. I believe that conforming to web standards is the minimum requirement for a browser to function. Browsers focus a lot on gaining market share. It would be great if they could be just as competitive when it comes to ease of use and customizability of the browser itself. In the digital age, not just the web, it is easy to customize things. However, most browsers aren’t delivering on these functions.” 
He concedes that it is possible to write user stylesheets to customize web content to make it easier for users to view and use. However, this requires knowledge and understanding of CSS, which can be too high a hurdle for some. And some browsers don’t open up that feature to users in the first place.
Vivaldi’s accessibility features outperform those from other browsersKazuhito believes that providing customizability is key for browsers to be genuinely competitive. And he points out that Vivaldi is ahead of other browsers in this regard.
“Vivaldi is standard and highly customizable, unlike other browsers. You can see the hand of Vivaldi CEO, Jon von Tetzner, in this, as accessibility has always been an important factor for him,” he says. Vivaldi’s users themselves are more proactive and can change the display of content to make it easier for them to see and use. 
His favorite element in the UI is the Zoom gauge at the bottom-right of the browser. It is there by default and is in the user’s line of sight so that they can quickly adjust it to display larger text. Even people without a high degree of digital literacy can zoom in or out quickly by moving the slider.
“In addition, the page actions near the gauge are excellent. It is very convenient to call up various customization functions centered on filters immediately, and it is a design concept that sets it apart from other browsers,” adds Kazuhito.
The page zoom is placed in an easy-to-use position at the bottom-right. The image here is zoomed to 140%.Filters, like this black-and-white one can be easily applied.Kazuhito notes that general users are not always aware that they can customize how webpages display. This has a particular impact on mobile, where users could get stressed constantly having to pinch out to display large characters.
Since he feels accessing web content should be stress-free, he thinks browsers should evolve to actively support customization by users. And, since users can actively customize the display in Vivaldi, they can get the most out of their time on the web.
Accessibility overlays have become a hot topic in recent years. It’s about making web pages more accessible with third-party tools. However, Kazuhito doesn’t think the add-on approach is best. He wants the browser to act as an intermediary between the user and the content. So, in his view, customization features such as those provided by accessibility overlays should come standard on browsers. Kazuhito would like Vivaldi to set itself apart from other browsers in that area.
And he believes that the existence of such a user-friendly browser will ultimately further the development of the web:
“Unlike recent Chrome and Firefox UIs that pursue clean minimalism, Vivaldi’s UI reflects the idea of being close to the user, so I respect it. We live in an era where the evolution of browsers will greatly influence the evolution of the web. We will think of better and better ways to improve browsers together. As for me, I believe that Vivaldi is the best, and, for that reason, I will continue to use Vivaldi.”   
This article was adapted from the original Japanese blog article written by Tomonori Yanagiya.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        Custom iconsWith this snapshot we introduce theme support for custom icon sets for all toolbar icons. You can change just a few icons to tweak your favorite theme or produce a full set and make a completely new look and feel for Vivaldi. Go ahead and emulate the look of some other software, or come up with an entirely unique design. And your new themes can be uploaded to our themes site for others to enjoy. If design is not your strong point, you will be able to download the themes that others have uploaded.
https://vivaldi.com/wp-content/uploads/icons-demo-v2.mp4We have also updated the default icon set. Let us know what you think! As part of that change we also altered the default layout of icons (for those without customisations). If you have made changes but would like to see how things now look for new users, start a clean “standalone” install or back up and temporarily move your user data folder (preferences).
In addition to the new default look, we have a handful of example themes for you to try, to get a taste of what is possible.

Minimal Feather (small stroke icons)
Internet (a throwback to another era, big and colorful)
Win 95 (inspired by the colors and icon style of the classic OS)
Hand Drawn (hand drawn style)
Knobs (thick beveled icons for you to click)
Thin Panel (older style, ‘thinner’ panel icons for anyone feeling nostalgic)

There is also a new filter on the themes page to show only themes which have custom icons.
Finally, if you need help making icons, check out our page on Creating a custom icon set to get you started.
Mail drag and dropWe have now added the ability to drag and drop mails between folders, in addition to previous methods of moving mail such as context menus. Additionally you can drag mails to change some state or property, such as dragging to unread to mark them as such, or dragging to a label or flag to apply those. The nature of mail allows for fairly complex combinations, such as mail moved across accounts, from offline to online or from virtual representations (like “Received”) to custom IMAP folders. We have tried to handle various situations in what we consider to be the most logical way, however testing and feedback will help us confirm this. So if you use mail, try out this feature and let us know how it works for you.
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    + Win10+ 32-bit
* macOS
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* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
    + non-DEB/RPM [help]
Changelog* [New][Themes][Icons] Allow for icon customisation in themes (VB-90222)
* [New][Mail][Drag-and-drop] Allow dragging a mail to a label, flags, custom folders (VB-56533)
* [Address bar] Adding a space in the URL field doesn’t unselect item (VB-95720)
* [Address bar] Run wrong item when using search engine nickname (VB-95605)
* [Bookmarks] Adding separator in bookmarks results in empty bookmark with white icon (VB-95519)
* [Calendar] CalDAV multi get now retries with smaller batch in case of error (VB-94722)
* [Calendar] Reminder for recurring event shows repeatedly (VB-95698)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.195
* [Drag-and-drop] URI list can not hold multiple URLs and this should be handled (VB-95836)
* [Icons] New default icon set (VB-95691)
* [Linux] “Show Quit Confirmation Dialog” option not bound to Ctrl+Q on Linux (VB-58771)
* [Linux][Settings] The Sec-Ch-Ua (Client Hints) setting can only be located via search (VB-95726)
* [Mail][Pop3] Can not delete mail on server (VB-95654)
* [Panels] “Windows” panel is still named “Window” (VB-95329)
* [Settings][Sec-Ch-Ua] Custom brand masking validation (VB-95508)
* [Settings][Sec-Ch-Ua] Defunct Append Vivaldi Brand setting checkbox (VB-95546)
* [Settings][Sec-Ch-Ua] Incorrect version in Chromium brand part of Client Hints when using Vivaldi or Custom brands (VB-95508)
* [Themes] Use a higher resolution image in the Beach theme (VB-95810)
* [Welcome page] Adjust to new toolbar layout (VB-95691)
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ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the first 5.7 stable, minor update :

[Settings] UI scale does not work for languages different to the default language (VAB-7172)
[Regression] Settings for tracker and ad blocking are not translated (VAB-7135)
[Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.195

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[Address bar][Keyboard] Selecting an item from the drop down after typing a full domain displays only the domain (VB-95282)
[Address bar] Cannot backspace in URL bar while holding Shift (VB-90620)
[Address bar] Copy URL with IDN is broken (VB-95490)
[Address bar] No autocompletion when writing URL path (VB-94953)
[Address bar] Removes autocomplete value when pasting (VB-95501)
[Address bar] Should not use shortest item for typed history (VB-95234)
[Address bar] URL sometimes URL-decoded when it should not be (VB-86717)
[Bookmarks] Adding separator results in empty bookmark with white icon (VB-95519)
[Bookmarks] Editing URLs is broken (VB-95321)
[Calendar] Can not update event from invite mail (VB-95314)
[Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.195
[Crash] When playing some accelerated videos and you drag tab to new window (VB-95402)
[Crash][Mail] Do not try and send when there is no network connection (VB-37883)
[Integration] Sometimes title missing for dragged desktop shortcut (VB-93453)
[Linux][Media] Change proprietary codecs to 110.0.5481.100-110326 (VB-95478)
[Media][Fullscreen] Video consumes full space of page when leaving fullscreen (VB-87127)
[Menus][Tabs] Moving a tab to a new window via the context menu ‘workspaces’ should not be listed (VB-95281)
[Notifications] Clicking HTML5 notifications should activate corresponding tab when requested by the site (VB-11750)
[Panels] Zoom button in the web panel became bigger (VB-95276)
[Web Specs] Vivaldi ignores CSS media display-mode fullscreen and has broken JS MediaList API (VB-94106)
[Windows][Installer] Add to Windows taskbar on install (VB-94698)

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        The last few years have thrown some curveballs. A pandemic, a war, and widespread tech industry layoffs – to name a few.
Despite all this, there is hope and opportunity on the horizon for women in tech in the future. Think of new jobs, exciting career paths, and opportunities to explore where areas of passion intersect with technology.
And a lot depends on your work environment. The Vivaldi work environment strives to be inclusive, where people and ideas are respected and heard, regardless of gender, sex, ethnicity, religion, or other considerations.
At Vivaldi, we have a brilliant team that includes women in every department: HR, marketing communication, and of course the developer team!
Representation mattersFrom trailblazers like Ada Lovelace, whom many consider the first female computer programmer, Grace Hopper, who found the first bug (literally a moth in a computer), and the other brilliant women who’ve created a path for women in tech, today we’re lucky to have three amazing women building Vivaldi on Android, a fun, productive and powerful browser.
Representation matters, so we think it is important to talk about women working in technology roles, hoping they will inspire others. Yes, women belong everywhere!
Hear what inspires them – and how their passion is helping them to learn and thrive.

Maria Popova, QA Engineer

“Never stop learning and developing. The IT industry is rapidly growing and developing all the time. There are always new things to read, get familiar with, and apply in my job, in addition to the interests I have in my personal life. At Vivaldi, we learn from each other and many new creative ideas come from discussing topics around the coffee machine. ” says Maria.☕️
“It might sound cliché but I’ve been inspired by Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace all the time. What they achieved in the old days when there was no space at all for women in the scientific world is something that still helps us, modern women. Not only by making our positions easier but also by reminding us that there are no limits to what a woman can achieve if she defends her ideas and follows her dreams,” continues Maria.

Karianne Ekern, Developer

“Learning should never stop. And one of the great advantages of working at Vivaldi is that I am always learning something new,” says Karianne.
“Now, when I think of someone who has inspired me, I feel I owe a lot to the people around me because I learn from them. There have been very interesting people who I have studied and worked with. One of them is Patricia Aas who I studied with at the University. These days, I learn a lot from my colleagues like Maria and Nagamani.
I’m grateful to be working with such welcoming and supportive colleagues,” Karianne concludes.

Nagamani Sardar Nanjundeshwara, Developer

“Adapting to new situations leads to learning new skills. When I joined Vivaldi during the pandemic, I had to work with my new colleagues remotely. Initially, I found it very challenging, but I quickly realized that everything is possible with the right set of people and a spirit of good collaboration,” Nagamani says.
“When it comes to people who I admire, I must admit that I’ve always been inspired by Sudha Murthy. She became the first female engineer hired at India’s largest auto manufacturer TATA Engineering and Locomotive Company (TELCO) which only hired male engineers at the time. She co-founded Infosys and is a great philanthropist and an amazing author. Her simplicity is a major inspiration to me,” she adds.
International Women’s Day 2023 at the UNEvery day we come across brilliant women who inspire people to reimagine how technology can transform lives.
And, each year for International Women’s Day, the United Nations selects a theme. This year is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.” It highlights how crucial technology is to advancing rights and calls attention to a growing digital gender gap that is impacting everything from women’s job opportunities to safety online.
Read more about it here.
We have seen that women can be innovators and contribute to transforming the daily lives of people. And building a browser is a great way to connect with millions of people — after all, a browser is part of your everyday life.
Globally, the increasing number and use of mobile phones and internet connectivity have facilitated access to information. And we want you to access information in better ways by building Vivaldi.
Tell us your storyThe smallest of efforts can work wonders for an inclusive environment. For example, if you ever come across an opportunity that you feel can be a breakthrough for your female friends and colleagues, make sure to share it!
And also tell us if there have been any power tech women in your life, who have inspired you. Perhaps you’re the woman inspiring future generations or contemporaries to dive into the tech world. Let us know in the comments below.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (below). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (2951.4)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Changelog* [Address bar] Show typed history in URL-bar drop down (VAB-7120)
* [Regression] Opening multiple speed dials can cause all to get the same thumbnail (VAB-7081)
* [Settings] UI scale does not work for languages different to the default language (VAB-7172)
* [UI][Phones] Bottom sheet panel (VAB-7075)
* [UI] Make reading list folder works inside bookmarks in panel (VAB-7039)
* [UI] New button should not show in root of notes and bookmarks (VAB-7162)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.181
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Known Issues* [Linux][Settings] No Network section so the Sec-Ch-Ua (Client Hints) setting can only be located via a settings search (VB-95726)
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Changelog* [Address bar] Autocomplete not triggered when typing full domain (VB-95282)
* [Address bar] Copy URL with IDN is broken (VB-95490)
* [Address bar] IDN-Domains are not shown as they should (VB-95111)
* [Address bar] Removes autocomplete value when pasting (VB-95501)
* [Address bar] Search not added to typed history from dropdown (VB-95284)
* [Address bar] Should not use shortest item for typed history (VB-95234)
* [Address bar] Typed history dropdown ignores first item (VB-95411)
* [Address bar] URL sometimes URL-decoded when it should not be (VB-86717)
* [Bookmarks] Editing URLs is broken (VB-95321)
* [Bookmarks][History] Always display full URL (VB-95633)
* [Calendar] Can not navigate to tasks without time in tasks list (VB-91642)
* [Calendar] Can not update event from invite mail (VB-95314)
* [Calendar] Can not invite non-contacts as event participants (VB-95429)
* [Calendar] Error “Username or URL missing” trying to sync local event (VB-95452)
* [Calendar] Include time and location in invitation emails (VB-95459)
* [Calendar] No reminder for recurring event if more than one hour before event (VB-95522)
* [Calendar][Mail] Consistent margins and change colors for Calendar Invite emails (VB-95607)
* [Calendar][Mail] Event invite doesn’t include email signature (VB-95458)
* [Calendar][Settings] Cannot delete Google Calendar (VB-95663)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.181
* [Crash] When playing some accelerated videos and you drag tab to new window (VB-95402)
* [Crash][Mail] With large attachment: Partial fix via a warning for large emails and prevention of “sending” when off line (VB-37883)
* [Downloads] Intentional download protection bypass breaks downloads when downloading from a private IP address (VB-94568)
* [Extensions] Event missing when opening links in new tabs (VB-94302)
* [Integration] Sometimes title missing for dragged desktop shortcut (VB-93453)
* [Languages] Add Catalan (VB-80698)
* [Languages] Add Punjabi (VB-82009)
* [Linux][Media] Change proprietary codecs to 110.0.5481.100-110326 (VB-95478)
* [macOS][Address bar][Zoom] Size should follow UI zoom (VB-95592)
* [Mail] Compose opening in reading tab (VB-89530)
* [Mail] Compose tab contents partly lost on restart (VB-91134)
* [Mail] Things break when composing and sending a large message (VB-93168)
* [Media][Fullscreen] Video consumes full space of page when leaving fullscreen (VB-87127)
* [Notifications] Clicking HTML5 notifications should activate corresponding tab (VB-11750)
* [Notifications] Deduplicate identical, similar, and updated notifications (VB-95610)
* [Panels] Zoom button in the web panel became bigger (VB-95276)
* [Reader] Upgrade readability (VB-95544)
* [Sessions] Can’t close “Open session” with Escape key (VB-94780)
* [Settings] Configure Client Hints Brand list [‘Sec-Ch-Ua’ in Network settings or via search]: work in progress (VB-95508)
* [Settings] Window controls and Menu misaligned when ‘Tab Bar disabled’ and ‘Hide Title Bar When Tabs Are Not on Top enabled’ (VB-95259)
* [Settings][Themes] Preview background clips through border (VB-94804)
* [Speed Dial] Open all bookmarks context menu does not work (VB-95309)
* [Speed dial] Thumbnail name not visible when dragging over (VB-90047)
* [Status bar] Missing fragment part of URL (VB-95582)
* [Toolbars] Add confirmation dialog to toolbar reset (VB-95348)
* [Toolbars] Editor closes on toolbar clicks (VB-95343)
* [Toolbars] Editor has empty defaults when toggling UI (VB-95401)
* [Window management] Pinned tabs are not saved when closing window with Alt+F4 (VB-92921)
* [Windows][Installer] Add to Windows taskbar on install (VB-94698)
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        In 2021, we were happy to add Neeva, the only ad-free, private search engine, as a default search engine option in Vivaldi 4.2 on desktop and Android. Initially, Neeva was only available to our users in the United States but now we are pleased to announce that Neeva has gone global. So, all Vivaldi users can try Neeva, the brainchild of ex-Google executives, who had a vision of giving users a better way to search and experience the internet.
As a company that has always championed your right to privacy, we support Neeva’s mission to provide you with an alternative to search engines that profit off your private data. Their subscription model ensures that they don’t need to rely on ad revenue or selling your data. This results in superior search results without any privacy trade-offs. Also, Neeva puts you in control of your search. Whether it’s news preferences or shopping, you get to decide what is best for you.
In addition, Neeva is leading a new frontier of AI + Search. Available to all U.S. users and soon worldwide, NeevaAI gives you a synthesized, single answer with linked sources pulled together from the most relevant sites allowing you to determine the authenticity and reliability of the cited sources. It offers up-to-date information by crawling hundreds of millions of pages per day and serving from its independent index of billions of pages. By combining AI with Neeva’s in-house search stack that shuns ads and advertisers, you will see results that are fast, timely, bias-free and relevant.
Neeva offers two subscription levels:

Free (a limited numbers of searches, limited features like Neeva AI, Connected apps)
Premium for $5.99/mo (unlimited searches, unlimited features, plus other exclusive 3rd-party benefits such as a VPN and a Password Manager)

To celebrate this partnership, Neeva is offering all Vivaldi users a 3-month Neeva Premium subscription completely free. Redeem here and sign up for your new Neeva Premium account. 
Then, to set it as your default search engine in Vivaldi, go to Settings > Search and Select Neeva from the drop-down menu. If you aren’t already signed into Neeva when searching, you will be briefly directed to a sign in page before getting your search results.
Currently Neeva is translated to Spanish, German, and French, with additional languages coming soon.
Check it out and let us know what you think!
Vivaldi and Neeva share a desire to build privacy-friendly products that put people first. To hear Vivaldi’s CEO, Jon von Tetzchner, and Neeva’s CEO, Sridhar Ramaswamy, share some of their perspectives on privacy, click the video below. 
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        Last week, Mercedes announced that Vivaldi would be available in their new E-Class! We have been working with the Mercedes team for quite some time now. And we were very excited about this announcement.
Even though we were involved in the project, we didn’t know much about the details of the cars Vivaldi will be offering. So, I was super excited when they invited us to take a first look at the interiors of this shiny, new car at the Mercedes Benz Research and Development Facility in Sunnyvale, California.
A quick word of thanks to our friends in Mercedes Germany for making this happen.
To get to the venue, I took my beloved 15-year-old Louis Garneau bicycle. I like driving, especially getting to trails, camping, and other outdoor fun but I prefer biking when I can. For now, my wheels are old school, but I’ve recently started thinking about converting it to an E-bike.
From Palo Alto, I arrived at the Sunnyvale station and prepared to hop on my bike. I was tempted to take a quick detour to this great Japanese okonomiyaki place called Rokko. Highly recommended!
But I was too eager to feast my eyes on the new Mercedes! 
I recorded a fun video narrating my experience checking out Vivaldi in action at the Mercedes Facility Centre. 
Take a look 👇
And I have to say that I’m very impressed. It is a terrific car with an excellent sound system and many advanced features but most importantly Vivaldi browser works great on the large vividly lit superscreen.
Drivers and passengers will be able to run Vivaldi side-by-side independently from one another on their respective screens. This is a great feature because often the main screen might be occupied for essential tasks such as navigation or controlling different aspects of the vehicle. With the dual screen, the passenger can still browse using Vivaldi while the main screen is in use for other operations.
Vivaldi is currently the only browser on Android Automotive OS and has been available on a growing list of cars. At its core, it is essentially the same full-featured web browsers that you have on your Android-based smartphones. It gives you complete control of how it looks, feels, and works, just like our mobile and desktop browser family.
There are other apps as well such as TikTok, Angry Birds, collaboration app Webex, and Zoom, all available alongside the launch of the new E-Class.
Plus a new selfie and video camera will let drivers take photos and videos or join web conferences— while the car is stationary. 
I could go on and on about the car, but this press release from Mercedes provides much finer details:

“Drivers can look forward to an immersive entertainment experience in the new E-Class with music, games, and streaming content. Thanks to digital innovations in the interior, the E-Class is now more intelligent, achieving a new dimension of personalization and interaction. At the same time, the electronic architecture is more software-driven and less hardware-driven. This forms the basis for more individual updating of the interior systems in the future.”

We are really looking forward to working along with the Mercedes Team to do a lot more – an experience that the users can enjoy while keeping their privacy and safety at the forefront! 
Over to the Mercedes for some fun browsing. Drive safely!
        
        
    
    
    
        
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Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.
Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️  ⭐️  ⭐️  ⭐️  ⭐️
Enjoy!
ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the initial 5.7 stable release :

[Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.181

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        Work or play, people today live in their browsers. That is why we’ve made sure that you will enjoy a smooth media experience by adding new options for audio/video. Now, you can keep playing audio when Vivaldi runs in the background and also keep videos from auto-playing.
With Vivaldi on Android 5.7, we offer a faster version that will help save seconds or even minutes. Now, even with thousands of open tabs, the browser starts faster than before.
We also remind you through a new dialog to use our encrypted Sync functionality to protect your data and start browsing from where you left off on any of the devices that have Vivaldi installed.
And, last but not least, we’ve improved our user interface. Now you are able to zoom the user interface which is unique to Vivaldi. 
Get Vivaldi 5.7 on phones, tablets, and Chromebooks. 
Keep playing audio when Vivaldi runs in the background.A highly requested feature comes true! Now, you can use Vivaldi to keep any site with audio playing in the background. This is attractive if you are hooked on YouTube. You can continue playing videos/audio even when YouTube is minimized. Even if you’re not subscribed to YouTube Premium.
But Vivaldi doesn’t just let you stream YouTube videos/audio in the background. It lets you play audio from any site in the background.
Enjoy audio when Vivaldi runs in the background.To enable the feature, go to the General section in Vivaldi Settings and enable the “Allow background audio playback” option. With this disabled, switching to another app will pause the video. With it enabled, you’ll be able to continue hearing audio even as you interact with other apps.
Disable autoplay for videoIf you’ve been reading an article while browsing and found yourself startled by an unexpected video, you’ve encountered a site that has what’s called autoplay videos. Often there’s an ad associated with the video.
An option that will help stop videos to play automatically by defaultThis option is enabled by default. You can find this option “Autoplay videos” under Settings and scroll down to Site settings in case you want to turn it on.
Vivaldi starts up faster. Even with hundreds of tabs!It’s way too easy to rack up a series of open tabs. One minute you’re researching flights, hotels, and attractions for an upcoming trip. The next thing you know, you might find yourself 100+ tabs deep.
Whether this backlog of open tabs impacts performance will depend on your device and how you’ve set up your browser. But we want to make sure that, no matter how you choose to browse, your experience should be smooth. So we’ve made Vivaldi faster – thanks to a lot of under-the-hood browser improvements.
Using multiple tabs is something many of us do. And for some, the speed of opening a Vivaldi session with many tabs may be perfectly fine. But not for us. We knew that there was room for more speed here.
As a result, you will find that starting Vivaldi with multiple tabs is much faster now. It’s all part of giving you a better user experience.
Vivaldi’s unique user interface (UI) is more scalable.Vivaldi’s unique scalable UI on android devices Usually, mobile browsers are optimized for smartphones but not for tablets. Vivaldi’s UI is designed to work just as well on tablets, Chromebooks, and screens in cars. 
We have put a lot of care and attention into making Vivaldi on tablets just right for you. Vivaldi’s unique UI offers a flexible design with a distinctive side Panel that helps you make the most of available screen space.
Sometimes the scale ratio on a device is too small or too big for easy touchscreen operation, depending on the resolution and other details. We wanted to make improvements in this area for those of you who want the ability to scale the UI on your device.
In this version, you’ll find UI scaling that better fits the context, along with an improved UI zoom. It works well on phones and tablets, but is particularly useful for cars – something we have experienced as the only browser available on Android Automotive in Polestar 2 and 3, Renault’s Megane E-Tech Electric, All-New Austral, and all future cars with the OpenR Link system.
Remember to sync your data.Sometimes while browsing, you can forget all the benefits of Vivaldi’s various features.
A key example of an overlooked feature in Vivaldi is its encrypted Sync functionality. We want you to get the most from it. So, we have made it easier by adding reminders to enable Sync if you haven’t already done so. These reminder dialogs will appear after browsing with Vivaldi for a certain amount of time – after 10 hours of combined usage of Vivaldi or the third time a user opens Vivaldi.
Sync reminder dialogs to help you use this powerful functionality across devices with VivaldiClicking the “Enable Sync” button will open Sync Settings. This will help you sync your data across all your devices that have Vivaldi installed, whether on your desktop or other Android devices, including cars.  
And speaking of cars, we are very pleased to announce that Vivaldi browser will be onboard the new 2024 Mercedes E-Class sedan! Mercedes released the teaser this week, and we will be sharing more information with you soon!
Give Vivaldi 5.7 a ride and five stars!This new version brings a lot of interesting, useful features that we are confident you’ll love. As always, do let us know what you think, and don’t forget to rate us with maximum stars on the Google Play Store.
Grab the latest version of Vivaldi on your Android 5 or higher for free, now. For more details, head to the changelog.
Changelog 5.6 to 5.7* [New][Performance] Improved performance on start up with a lot of tabs (VAB-5085)
* [New][Settings] Add option for setting Vivaldi as default browser (VAB-1026)
* [New][Settings] Allow Browser to scale UI and web contents (VAB-6532)
* [New][Settings] Option to disable autoplay for video (VAB-5853)
* [New][Settings] Option to keep playing the audio when Vivaldi runs in the background (VAB-1027)
* [New][Sync] Add reminder to Sync your data (VAB-6541)
* [Address bar] When selecting a search suggestion in the bar, the whole text becomes selected (VAB-6803)
* [Bookmarks] Manually sorting bookmarks not working with accessibility on (VAB-2088)
* [Capture page] Asks for storage permission (VAB-6989)
* [Links] mailto: URI links doesn’t open (VAB-6939)
* [Menus] Blank menu bar when switching app language (VAB-6947)
* [Reading list] Wrong feedback message when adding reading list from context menu (VAB-7084)
* [Speed Dials][Tablet] Fix speed dial alignment for medium speed dials (VAB-6968)
* [Settings] Unable to change the App Language in Android 13(VAB-6818)
* [Settings] Swipe to Close Tab setting doesn’t work for tab stacks (VAB-6955)
* [Strings] Change labels for “Always show controls” setting to “Show toolbars while scrolling”(VAB-7037)
* [Tablet][AAOS] Make Medium Speed Dials default for tablets and cars (VAB-6875)
* [UI][Phones] New empty states symbols for panel (VAB-7040)
* [UI][Reading list] Change Reading list fragment to Bottom Sheet dialog(VAB-6958)
* [UI] Disable width constrain in settings activity (VAB-6969)
* [UI] Offset the Vivaldi menu to keep the address bar visible (VAB-6720)
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Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (below). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (2932.9)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Changelog* [Reading list] Wrong feedback message when adding reading list from context menu (VAB-7084)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.111
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Changelog* [Address bar] Cannot backspace in URL bar while holding shift (VB-90620)
* [Address bar] Cannot hide address field with escape unless the input is focused (VB-67300)
* [Address bar] No autocompletion when writing URL path (VB-94953)
* [Address bar] Wrong item when going back to first item (VB-94960)
* [Calendar] Broken VTIMEZONE data, and some more small issues (VB-95260)
* [Calendar] Dialog editor input element context menu limited (VB-94496)
* [Calendar] Editing a long event shifts view away from editor (VB-95280)
* [Calendar] Long recurring events do not show in view if start day is not visible (VB-95262)
* [Calendar] Setup, space character before “visit our help pages” link (VB-95162)
* [Calendar][Panels] Tasks panel event icons overlap title (VB-93856)
* [Calendar][CalDAV] Make sure calendar data is not re-loaded to often from db (VB-94988)
* [Commands] Add a command for default page zoom (VB-95031)
* [Extensions] Badge is not updated between windows (VB-83875)
* [Keyboard][Speed dial] Keyboard movement in speed dial on a subfolder no longer works (VB-82549)
* [macOS] Window does not restore to fullscreen after restart (VB-92099)
* [macOS][Menus] Show UI toggle in menu doesn’t update menu state (VB-94067)
* [Mail] Hide the Reply-To address when it matches the From address (VB-95135)
* [Mail] Only warn on From/Reply-To mismatches cross origins (VB-95118)
* [Quick Commands] Enabling both “Keep last entered value” and “open on nickname match” makes QC otherwise unusable (VB-94987)
* [Search] Esc hides search field popup if the text is unconfirmed (VB-92708)
* [Settings] Add a Setting to “Disable Title Bar”: needs further work (VB-51942)
* [Settings] Add option to reset all toolbars (VB-94541)
* [Settings] Start Page settings scrollbar doesn’t respect the “Use Simple Scrollbars” (VB-94791)
* [Speed dial] Settings height doesn’t match the view (VB-95131)
* [Tabs] Close tab does not focus next tab at right but 2nd next (VB-93784)
* [Tabs] Do not change active tab when tabs from closed window are moved (VB-94749)
* [Tabs][Keyboard] Recently Used does not cycle over all tabs (VB-95229)
* [Themes] Setting PNG as background as repeating image doesn’t work (VB-78506)
* [Toolbar] Artifacts in Extensions and Zoom control buttons (VB-95125)
* [UI] The sharing dialog should say Vivaldi and not the ext-id (VB-94741)
* [Web Specs] Vivaldi ignores CSS media display-mode fullscreen and has broken JS MediaList API (VB-94106)
* [Windows] Menu and window controls misaligned (VB-95112)
* [Windows][Install] Add Vivaldi to Windows taskbar on install: needs further work (VB-94698)
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        The first release of the year, Vivaldi 5.7 on desktop, is here. One of our unique features – the Window Panel – now has the ability to manage multiple tabs across windows. Thus, we have renamed it the Windows Panel.
At Vivaldi, we always strive to provide options to fit every use case. So we have added new options to the built-in Vivaldi Mail client that would help automatically mark your emails as read. 
With these updates and finer improvements throughout the browser, Vivaldi 5.7 is ready for download on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
The Window Panel now is Windows PanelVivaldi’s Window Panel is just one of our desktop browser’s many unique features. While most browsers provide a basic tab bar, Vivaldi also has a built-in panel where you can access the tabs in your window. This “tree-style view of tabs” on the side of the browser window gives you another way to manage your tabs.
Until now, this panel was limited to the active window. Now, its functionality has beenexpanded for all your open windows, making it a Windows Panel.
This makes it particularly useful for those of you who frequently work with multiple browser windows. You can now easily move tabs between the tab bars of different windows, or even between tab stacks (groups) on different windows.
In addition, the search box in the Windows Panel is ideal for the tab hoarders among you. Struggling to find a tab that you know you have open? Now, you can simply search and filter tabs across all of your windows and tab stacks to find exactly what you’re after, instantly.
Another reason the Windows Panel is now more powerful, thanks to the multi-window option, is that you can use it to quickly mass restore all those closed tabs from the trash! 
The new Windows Panel is built into the browser and helps you manage your tabs way better.Vivaldi Mail: Auto-mark your emails as read Vivaldi’s built-in mail client is unique in many ways. One is the number of views for organizing your mail. 
Vivaldi Mail indexes your email and automatically places mails into views. Each mail can appear in different views, providing different paths to a mail. Instead of storing a message in a particular folder, a single message can appear in any “folders” or views.
An advantage Vivaldi Mail has over other mail clients is that it offers different states for your email. Mails can be unseen, unread, and read. You can also filter mails based on whether or not they have been read.
Unseen mails are distinct from unread ones. Unseen is for those messages you have not seen before, while unread is for mail you have seen but not dealt with. Once you have finished reading a message, it can be marked as read and will disappear from the Unread view, but will remain in Received (and other views) for later access. Read mails are those you have both seen and read. And whatever the state, you can easily search for messages as needed. 
In Vivaldi marking something as fully “read” is a manual process by default. We have found that this allows for more powerful management of your email workflow. 
That being said, we recognize that some mail clients and webmail services automatically mark mail as read. And that many of you are used to this workflow. Since we always want Vivaldi to adapt to your different needs, we have added the option to auto-mark your mails as read.
Auto-mark your emails as read in Vivaldi Mail More power to Keyboard ShortcutsWe’ve also added more capabilities to our fully customizable Keyboard Shortcuts. If you are a keyboard warrior, you can now map your own shortcut to mark emails as spam, without having to use a mouse.
Create your own shortcut to mark emails as spam in Vivaldi Mail You help Vivaldi improveAs we continue our work on bigger, more innovative browser features that take a considerable amount of time to develop, we also keep sight of other functionality you would like us to implement or improve. And we count on your feedback as we continually fine-tune the browser.
Take a look at the changelog for the noteworthy fixes. Then, give Vivaldi 5.7 a spin. We look forward to your feedback.
Changelog Vivaldi 5.6 to 5.7 * [New][Windows Panel] Display all windows (VB-40382)
* [Address Bar] Remove the prioritization of search queries in the typed history (VB-94922)
* [Address bar] Address field updates too late after redirect (VB-94187)
* [Address bar] Autocomplete doesn’t find anything (VB-93917)
* [Address bar] Autocomplete doesn’t take the shortest URL when comparing 2 URLs (VB-94368)
* [Address bar] Autocomplete doesn’t work in a private window (VB-93807)
* [Address bar] Autocomplete recommends bookmarks with a longer nickname (VB-93605)
* [Address bar] Autocomplete stops working after opening a tab with the autocompleted word (VB-93132)
* [Address bar] Autocomplete value isn’t used when clicking input (VB-94956)
* [Address bar] Backspace reverts the selected URL to input search term (VB-94740)
* [Address bar] Broken modifier click in the address field (VB-93885)
* [Address bar] Can not add a / at end of an already visited URL as the typed history dropdown appears (VB-94837)
* [Address bar] Cloned tab can have no URL (VB-92969)
* [Address bar] Crops subdomains from local domains (VB-93965)
* [Address bar] Display typed text in TypedHistory for search query items (VB-94923)
* [Address bar] Doesn’t display the type of blocked permissions (VB-73873)
* [Address bar] Doesn’t escape brackets “[” and “]” in Address bars when copying the address from the address bar (VB-92427)
* [Address bar] Dropdown is searching for every typed character (VB-92185)
* [Address bar] Horizontal selection in the address bar not cleared correctly when trying to re-select (VB-94339)
* [Address bar] Improving typed history (VB-93862)
* [Address bar] Paste and go does not work if the buffer contains part of the address (VB-92564)
* [Address bar] Pasted word in the address field doesn’t evoke suggestions (VB-92395)
* [Address bar] Selecting text from an unfocused Address Field using horizontal dragging is not possible if “Select Address on Activation” is enabled (VB-94047)
* [Address bar] The best result is removed when navigating in the dropdown (VB-94805)
* [Address bar] Typed history must autocomplete on text than the title
* [Address bar] Typed history title is cut when navigating in the dropdown (VB-94817)
* [Address bar] URL Field can select the wrong best ‘result based’ (VB-94431)
* [Address bar] Use a new typed history algorithm for autocomplete (VB-95008)
* [Address bar][Crash] Error message when typing an address: additional fix (VB-93276)
* [Address bar][Crash] On autocomplete for some users (VB-94395)
* [Address bar][Keyboard] A search term shouldn’t get the autocomplete value when selected from the drop-down (VB-95235)
* [Address bar][Keyboard] Ctrl Backspace doesn’t delete words in the address field (VB-93737)
* [Address bar][Settings] Allow disabling of autocomplete on item title (VB-93420)
* [Address bar][Settings] Disabling select address on activation setting dysfunctional (VB-93283)
* [Calendar] Add Accept header to CalDAV requests (VB-94911)
* [Calendar] Align edges of a calendar entry in month view (VB-93427)
* [Calendar] All day event synced on the day before when the timezone offset is positive (VB-94063)
* [Calendar] Can not drag to resize event (VB-94771)
* [Calendar] Changing “This and Upcoming” does nothing (VB-94954)
* [Calendar] Clearing search doesn’t return you to the previous calendar view (VB-94649)
* [Calendar] Default to the agenda view in the calendar panel (VB-94183)
* [Calendar] Editor still shows after the event is created (VB-94606)
* [Calendar] Error setting property of read-only object (VB-94613)
* [Calendar] Event Property Icons are hard to see Calendar Event Property Icons are hard to see (VB-94367)
* [Calendar] Event update from server not saved in Vivaldi (VB-94104)
* [Calendar] Google Tasks mark completed not set (VB-93548)
* [Calendar] Hide “New Event Created” notifications for new events added to synced/remote calendars (VB-94184)
* [Calendar] Incorrect time for floating time events (VB-94772)
* [Calendar] Notification not shown for recurring event reminder (VB-92376)
* [Calendar] Open Calendar Manager from the Task panel icon using the right and middle mouse click (VB-93583)
* [Calendar] Panel empty state (VB-94182)
* [Calendar] Prevent 0 of 0 (NaN%) status bar message (VB-94428)
* [Calendar] Remove gap around unfocused add event button
* [Calendar] Timeless tasks created with invalid timezone data (VB-94637)
* [Calendar] Upload valid iCal for events with event exceptions (VB-94769)
* [Calendar] Warnings logged when copying event (VB-94761)
* [Calendar] Wrong due date set for Google Task (VB-93549)
* [Calendar] Wrong time for midnight in day/week view (VB-94208)
* [Calendar][Mail] Need better error handling around decrypting oAuth refresh_token (VB-93779)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.111
* [Clock] System inherited clock’s Japanese format is wrong (VB-93447)
* [Commands] Add Content Scripts to Chained Commands (VB-93995)
* [Crash] After opening the link in a new window (VB-93983)
* [Crash] When opening Chrome Web Store (VB-94635)
* [Crash][Tabs] When moving grouped tabs from one window to another (VB-94399)
* [Crash][Panels] When adding web panel (VB-95120)
* [Developer Tools] Undocking results in an empty window on the first attempt (VB-94370)
* [Downloads] Refresh the Downloads panel empty state graphic (VB-94369)
* [Dropdown] Doesn’t remove correct item (VB-94642)
* [Extensions][Panel] Popup inaccessible when placed in panel (VB-94622)
* [Fast forward] Make Fast Forward work on single-page web apps (VB-92778)
* [Feeds] Update supported formats in the Accept header for feeds (VB-93780)
* [History] Doubled history calendar overflow (VB-93637)
* [History] Week view duplicate header row (VB-94249)
* [Linux][Updates] Repository not setup on first install or upgrade on RPM distributions (VB-94717)
* [macOS] Add “Quit warning” menu element (VB-93811)
* [macOS] Fullscreen window controls inaccessible (VB-93928)
* [macOS][Media] Certain videos will not play (VB-94626)
* [macOS][Menus][Tabs] Tab stacks are not listed in the global window menu (VB-92517)
* [Mail] Added Threaded sorting option on top of the search list (VB-93794)
* [Mail] Contacts only show results for one email address when clicked (VB-94265)
* [Mail] Copy to Note context menu from email now includes the selected text (VB-19427)
* [Mail] Detect HTML file signature in text/plain emails and switch to HTML rendering mode (VB-94890)
* [Mail] Disable notifications during initial account sync (VB-92908)
* [Mail] Extra item “displaying mails for” text searching (VB-95183)
* [Mail] Fixed default show trash/archive/junk in Received folder (VB-93782)
* [Mail] Fixed move to trash/junk/archive folder mixup (VB-93778)
* [Mail] Fixed multiple reference filtering (VB-60145)
* [Mail] Labels color does not change In non-English UI (VB-94848)
* [Mail] Lag in composer when replying to a a large message (VB-95001)
* [Mail] Moving an internal message should not add an IMAP move action to buffer table (VB-94180)
* [Mail] New mail notifications shown in bulk (VB-93320)
* [Mail] Newlines are added to replied emails with quoted text (VB-94148)
* [Mail] No notifications for read messages (VB-32309)
* [Mail] Prefer text/html|plain when text/plain|html is empty (VB-94529)
* [Mail] Prefetching stalls (VB-94579)
* [Mail] Remove buffer requests if their account is offline (VB-75446)
* [Mail] Size column (VB-89838)
* [Mail] Some threading optimizations (VB-94194)
* [Mail] Undelete doesn’t remove a message from Trash (VB-93459)
* [Mail] Very slow rendering of certain messages (VB-93717)
* [Mail] prefetching stalls (VB-94579)
* [Mail][IMAP] Flag for Junk should be uploaded to the server (VB-94145)
* [Mail][Keyboard][Settings] Keyboard shortcut for marking/unmarking spam (VB-94170)
* [Mail][Notifications] Clicking on mail notification does not open the mail (VB-93399)
* [Mail][Panel] Click on icon error icon in the panel just opens notification (VB-94829)
* [Mail][Settings] Auto mark as read (VB-75314)
* [Mail][Settings] No error when something is wrong in server settings (VB-94770)
* [Mail][Settings] No way to dismiss tips or see Server/Alias tabs after in-account setup(VB-94768)
* [Menus] Add an activate entry to the window panel menu (VB-93286)
* [Menus] Address field is empty when editing the Open Link command (VB-94688)
* [Menus] Let the Window menu include an entry with other windows and their content (VB-93261)
* [Onboarding] Classic selected even after clicking Essentials in the welcome dialog (VB-93122)
* [Onboarding] Clicks go through the Add Mail Account Wizard overlay (VB-94221)
* [Onboarding] Move panels to the right when the tab bar is on the left (VB-94305)
* [Panels] Buttons can display the wrong badge (VB-93543)
* [Panels] Close button is misaligned (VB-94919)
* [Panels] Extension popup inaccessible when placed in Panel (VB-94622)
* [Panels] Increase default Panel width (VB-93713)
* [Panels] Scrollbar incorrectly positioned for calendar and tasks (VB-94232)
* [Panels] Web panel counter detection broken for some sites (VB-93433)
* [Panels][Toolbars] Status bar items don’t display well in the panel (VB-92973)
* [Panels][Window Panel] Pin a tab stack using drag and drop (VB-93363)
* [Popup] X to close is on top of illustration in save password dialog (VB-94542)
* [Profiles] Replace Chrome graphics in profile selector dialog (VB-93927)
* [Protocols] Add support for the tel:// (VB-60575)
* [Quick Commands] Remove Extra Semicolon in Quick Commands (VB-93789)
* [Quick Commands] Support multiplication sign in the calculator (VB-60640)
* [Quick Commands] Support division symbol and heavy minus sign (VB-60640)
* [Reader Mode] Messing with webpage styles (VB-93798)
* [Search] Favicon shown in wrong tab (VB-94645)
* [Settings] Menu visual glitches (VB-89624)
* [Settings][Protocols] Prompt the user if the site should be allowed to handle protocol (VB-92426)
* [Settings][Spatial Navigation] Move Spatial Navigation to Keyboard (VB-71354)
* [Spatial Navigation] Can not reach single items of unread forum posts (VB-93630)
* [Spatial Navigation] Doesn’t handle clickable elements assigned with addEventListener (VB-6188)
* [Speed Dial] Back arrow misplaced (VB-94340)
* [Sync] Synchronize custom bookmark thumbnail metadata (VB-93139)
* [Sync][Bookmarks] Synchronize custom bookmark thumbnail metadata (VB-93139)
* [Tabs] Every tab moves to the first position when opening one too many tabs (VB-92995)
* [Tabs] Incorrect activation order when closing tabs (VB-93887)
* [Tabs] Pinned tabs are not saved when closing the window with Alt+F4 (VB-93082)
* [Tabs] Should not unselect after tiling (VB-85223)
* [Tabs] Startup Pages do not always get saved (VB-93763)
* [Tabs] Switcher UI cut off in list view with many tabs (VB-93157)
* [Tabs] Tile set background leaks into vertical transparent Tab Bar (VB-94150)
* [Tabs] Tiled tab layout not maintained after browser restart (VB-93775)
* [Tabs] Vertical tab favicons show through a floating panel (VB-93926)
* [Themes] Background Resets after Reboot (VB-85062)
* [Themes] Many popup interface dialogs have cut corners when using medium rounding (VB-94802)
* [Themes][History] All history analytics are black when the highlight color is black (VB-94528)
* [Toolbars] Search and address field can’t be dragged in the editor (VB-93920)
* [UI] Permission dialog pops up when Geolocation is Blocked or Denied (VB-95184)
* [Welcome page] When choosing essentials the download button should be added to the address bar (VB-94589)
* [Windows Panel][Panels] Wrong tile menu (VB-94755)
* [Windows] Add support for custom Windows accent color on windows borders on Windows 11 (VB-93802)
* [Windows] Desktop shortcut pinned to taskbar creates duplicate taskbar icon (VB-73720)
* [Windows] The window is bleeding 1 pixel into the other monitor when maximized (VB-94351)
* [Windows][Installer] Default focused button should be “Accept and update” or “Install” (VB-93428)
* [Windows][Installer] Install should be prevented on systems older than Windows 10 (VB-94821)
* [Zoom] Page zoom controls broken in the vertical toolbar (VB-93956)
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        This release candidate is only for testing on Windows, since it fixes an issue only found in Windows. However, when Vivaldi 5.7 is released to the stable stream officially there will be a full set of builds for all platforms, including Linux and macOS.
Release candidate feedbackTo help us get 5.7 out the door as soon as possible, please focus your feedback on serious regressions since 5.6 stable. If you want to ask about new (post 5.7) features or longstanding issues, please do so on our forums.
There are also pre-release links to equivalent builds for the stable stream. These are for those of you who wish to upgrade early (having first tested in snapshot configuration). Autoupdate to these (or newer) stable builds will not be enabled until further testing is completed and the final is released.
Known Issues* When installed before the official 5.7 release date, build 2921.53 will show the wrong “What’s New” page on first launch.
* This is a Windows only test build. There are no new fixes for users on Linux and macOS: users on these platforms should continue to use and test 5.7 RC2
Download – Snapshot stream (2921.55)* Windows
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    + Win10+ 32-bit
Download – Stable stream (2921.53)* Windows
    + Win10+ 64-bit
    + Win10+ 32-bit
(Note: Snapshot build 2921.55 and Stable 2921.53 are identical, except for icon resources and the stream they will receive updates from.)
Changelog* [Windows] Low quality videos skew on some machines if “direct composition video overlays” are active (VB-94974)
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There are also pre-release links to equivalent builds for the stable stream. These are for those of you who wish to upgrade early (having first tested in snapshot configuration). Autoupdate to these (or newer) stable builds will not be enabled until further testing is completed and the final is released.
Known Issues* When installed before the official 5.7 release date, build 2921.52 will show the wrong “What’s New” page on first launch.
Download – Snapshot stream (2921.49)* Windows
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    + Win10+ 32-bit
* macOS
    + 10.13+ Universal
* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
    + non-DEB/RPM [help]
Download – Stable stream (2921.52)* Windows
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* macOS
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* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
(Note: Snapshot build 2921.49 and Stable 2921.52 are identical, except for icon resources and the stream they will receive updates from.)
Changelog* [Address bar][Keyboard] A search term shouldn’t get the autocomplete value when selected from the drop down (VB-95235)
* [Calendar] Editor still shows after event is created (VB-94606)
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        Release candidate feedbackTo help us get 5.7 out the door as soon as possible, please focus your feedback on serious regressions since 5.6 stable. If you want to ask about new (post 5.7) features or longstanding issues, please do so on our forums.
There are also pre-release links to equivalent builds for the stable stream. These are for those of you who wish to upgrade early (having first tested in snapshot configuration). Autoupdate to these (or newer) stable builds will not be enabled until further testing is completed and the final is released.
Known Issues* When installed before the official 5.7 release date, build 2921.47 will show the wrong “What’s New” page on first launch.
Download – Snapshot stream (2921.45)* Windows
    + Win10+ 64-bit
    + Win10+ 32-bit
* macOS
    + 10.13+ Universal
* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
    + non-DEB/RPM [help]
Download – Stable stream (2921.47)* Windows
    + Win10+ 64-bit
    + Win10+ 32-bit
* macOS
    + 10.13+ Universal
* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
(Note: Snapshot build 2921.45 and Stable 2921.47 are identical, except for icon resources and the stream they will receive updates from.)
Changelog* [Address bar] Autocomplete value isn’t used when clicking input (VB-94956)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.111
* [macOS][Crash] On closing fullscreen video in a private window on machines without a notch: more complete fix (VB-95156)
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Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (below). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (2932.3)* armeabi-v7a
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* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Changelog* [Strings] Change labels for “Always show controls” setting to “Show toolbars while scrolling”(VAB-7037)
* [Sync] Don’t show Sync prompt unless there’s any data to sync (VAB-7019)
* [Sync] Don’t show Sync prompt when user opens browser by following external link (VAB-7021)
* [UI][Phones] New empty states symbols for panel (VAB-7040)
* [Regression] Play Store crash (VAB-7069)
* [Reverted] Make panel bottom sheet (VAB-6612)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.89
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        Known issues* [macOS][Crash] On closing fullscreen video in a private window (VB-95156)
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* macOS
    + 10.13+ Universal
* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
    + non-DEB/RPM [help]
Changelog* [Mail] Extra item “displaying mails for” text searching (VB-95183)
* [Mail] Lag in composer when replying to a large message: further fix (VB-95001)
* [UI] Permission dialog pops up when Geolocation is Blocked or Denied (VB-95184)
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        Known Issues* No macOS build this time
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    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
    + non-DEB/RPM [help]
Changelog* [Address bar] Use a new typed history algorithm for autocomplete (VB-95008)
* [Calendar] Changing “This and Upcoming” does nothing (VB-94954)
* [Calendar] Incorrect time for floating time events (VB-94772)
* [Calendar] Warnings logged when copying event (VB-94761)
* [Crash][Panels] When adding web panel (VB-95120)
* [Mail] Detect HTML file signature in text/plain emails and switch to HTML rendering mode (VB-94890)
* [macOS][Crash] On closing fullscreen video in a private window on machines without a notch (VB-95156)
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        This week, we launched the update of our Vivaldi Themes site. Now, you can filter simultaneously by category, color, featured themes, and theme-name text search. And you can sort the results alphabetically, by popularity or by recency. 
Work on the update began about a month ago, after a colleague reached out to Sysadmin Thomas Pike about the site:

Hey. When filtering themes only one filter is applied at a time, right? Either category or color. I can’t look for Space themes in the color blue. Possible to implement the option to apply multiple filters?

Thomas explained that it was definitely possible, but it would require an extensive reworking of the user interface for the Vivaldi Themes site.
This presented several key challenges. First, the filtering logic would need to be compatible with the site’s navigation structure. There would also need to be drastic changes to the UI, transitioning from a couple of drop-downs to a proper search form. And finally, just to keep things interesting, the UI needed to be immediately responsive, which introduced more complexity.
Challenges accepted! To read about how Thomas and our designer Fredrik Andersson worked through them, head over to his personal blog post Updating the Vivaldi Themes website on Vivaldi.net.
To see Vivaldi Themes in action, check out this video:
We’re excited about these improvements and hope you will enjoy the revamped site! Let us know what you think in the comments here or on Thomas’s blog.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        Known issues* [macOS][Crash] On closing fullscreen video in a private window (VB-95156)
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    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
    + non-DEB/RPM [help]
Changelog* [Address bar] Can not add a / at end of a already visited URL as typed history dropdown appears (VB-94837)
* [Address bar] Display typed text in TypedHistory for search query items (VB-94923)
* [Address bar] Dropdown is searching for every typed character (VB-92185)
* [Calendar] Can not drag to resize event (VB-94771)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.89
* [Clock] System inherited clock’s Japanese format is wrong (VB-93447)
* [Feeds] YouTube feed items blank (VB-94957)
* [Mail] Lag in composer when replying to a a large message (VB-95001)
* [Mail] Prefer text/html|plain when text/plain|html is empty (VB-94529)
* [Mail] Very slow rendering of certain messages (VB-93717)
* [Media] Issues with blobURLs: new, better fix (VB-94908)
* [Themes][History] All history analytics are black when the highlight colour is black (VB-94528)
* [Windows Panel][Panels] Wrong tile menu (VB-94755)
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        Two new settings Allow background media playback – users can listen to their favorite music videos even when Vivaldi is in background.

 Set as default browser – the Vivaldi browser can be set as default from the settings now.
Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.
Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (below). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (2925.3)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Known issues* [Panels] UI glitches in transition from landscape to portrait (VAB-7051)
Changelog* [New] Add option for setting Vivaldi as default browser (VAB-1026)
* [New] Option to keep playing the audio when Vivaldi runs in the background (VAB-1027)
* [UI] Make panel bottom sheet (VAB-6612)
* [Regression] Crash in Translation Manager (VAB-7044)
* [Regression] Blue background in settings (VAB-7015)
* [Regression][Tablet] Focus address bar on new tab doesn’t work on tablet (VAB-7024)
* [Regression] Unfinished loading dialog in onboarding screen (VAB-7017)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.59
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* macOS
    + 10.13+ Universal
* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
    + non-DEB/RPM [help]
Changelog* [Address Bar] Remove the prioritization of search queries in the typed history (VB-94922)
* [Calendar] Add Accept header to CalDAV requests (VB-94911)
* [Calendar] Timeless tasks created with invalid timezone data (VB-94637)
* [Mail] Labels color does not change In non-English UI (VB-94848)
* [Mail] prefetching stalls (VB-94579)
* [Media] Workaround for issues with blobURLs: further fix likely in the future (VB-94908)
* [Panels] Close button is misaligned (VB-94919)
* [Panels]Extension popup inaccessible when placed in Panel (VB-94622)
* [Windows][Installer] Install should be prevented on systems older than Windows 10 (VB-94821)
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        Known Issues* [Keyboard] Can not paste images into web pages (VB-94908)
* [macOS][media] DRM’d videos are broken (VB-94935)
Download (2920.4)* Windows
    + Win10+ 64-bit
    + Win10+ 32-bit
* macOS
    + 10.13+ Universal
* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
    + non-DEB/RPM [help]
Changelog* [Address bar] Dropdown is searching for every typed character (VB-92185)
* [Address bar] The best result is removed when navigating in the dropdown (VB-94805)
* [Address bar] Typed history title is cut when navigating in the dropdown (VB-94817)
* [Address field] Backspace reverts selected URL to input search term (VB-94740)
* [Calendar] Notification not shown for recurring event reminder (VB-92376)
* [Calendar] Open Calendar Manager from Task panel icon using right and middle mouse click (VB-93583)
* [Calendar] Upload valid iCal for events with event exceptions (VB-94769)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.59
* [Crash] When opening Chrome Web Store (VB-94635)
* [Crash] When moving grouped tabs from one window to another (VB-94399)
* [Extensions][Panel] Popup inaccessible when placed in panel (VB-94622)
* [Linux][Updates] Repository not setup on first install or upgrade on rpm distros (VB-94717)
* [macOS][Media] Certain videos will not play (VB-94626)
* [Mail] Prefetching stalls (VB-94579)
* [Mail][Panel] Click on icon error icon in panel just opens notification (VB-94829)
* [Mail][Settings] No error when something is wrong in server settings (VB-94770)
* [Mail][Settings] No way to dismiss tips or see Server/Alias tabs after in account setup in Settings (VB-94768)
* [Menus] Address field is empty when editing Open Link command (VB-94688)
* [Panels] Scrollbar incorrectly positioned for Calendar and Tasks (VB-94232)
* [Themes] Many popup interface dialogs have a cut corners when using medium rounding (VB-94802)
* [Welcome page] When choosing essentials the download button should be added to the address bar (VB-94589)
* [Windows][Media] Youtube videos do not play if lower resolution is used (VB-94669)
* [Windows] The window is bleeding 1 pixel into the other monitor when maximized (VB-94351)
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        In this handy tutorial video, Ruari demystifies the Fediverse and gets you up to speed on Vivaldi Social and Mastodon.
Our trusty software engineer and Mastodon aficionado Ruari Ødegaard has created a handy explainer on the fediverse, along with a tutorial covering Mastodon and our Mastodon instance, Vivaldi Social. Along the way, he’ll give you a look at all the great things that we’re doing there. 
Topics covered:* Intro to Mastodon and federation
* Joining Vivaldi Social
* Finding people to follow
* Moderation on Vivaldi Social and the broader fediverse
* Boosting, favorites and bookmarks
* Local vs. federated feeds
* Posting images and making them more accessible
* Santa riding a unicycle
* Adding content warnings
* Setting visibility levels
* Confirming verification – and getting verified yourself
* Tips for being a good citizen of the fediverse
Ruari is ready when you are, so go ahead and dive in! 
We hope you found this tutorial helpful and easy to follow. Feel free to leave feedback for Ruari either in the comments below or hit him up on Mastodon (@ruario@vivaldi.net). See you on Vivaldi Social!
        
        
    
    
    
        
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        Today, January 27th, we are celebrating Vivaldi Day, to mark the 8th birthday of your favorite browser
And, to be honest, we couldn’t have done it without you, our loyal community. Thank you! 
It all began for the Vivaldi browser, on January 27, 2015, when we launched our first technical preview. Since then we’ve been building a browser:

That meets your needs, providing you with the most customizable browsing experience (install and tweak away).
That does not track or profile you. (Our interest lies in building the browser, not how you use it.)
With the most amazing community (1.3 + million members and counting).
That reflects what our users want (and not the agenda of investors pushing for profit).
With a powerful built-in trio of a Mail client, Calendar, and Feed Reader.
With free services including blogs, private Sync, shareable Themes, a thriving forum, webmail, and Vivaldi Social, our instance on Mastodon.
That is literally on the road, available in cars and navigation tools.

Our focus from the start has been to give you various browsing options through our wide variety of features. We want to put you in control of the look, feel, and functionality, so you can create your dream browser. As we have continued to develop Vivaldi over the years, we have held firm to this mindset, to give you more choice.
And the journey continues! We have a lot coming up for you on desktop, Android, and automotive. We really can’t spill all the beans at once, but we are happy to report that that work on iOS is coming along nicely. 
To be notified when we release Vivaldi on iOS, simply click here and subscribe to receive updates.
Work on Vivaldi for iOS is underway. Stay tuned for updates!We are also rejuvenating our Themes site with even more functionality and should bring it to you in a few weeks. Here’s a sneak peek:
An expanded and enhanced Themes site is headed your way soon.A great way to celebrate Vivaldi Day We truly appreciate being in the browser game. It is great to give consumers more options. And everyone has their browser preferences.
Many of your friends and family might be using a different browser other than Vivaldi. Let’s mark Vivaldi Day by reaching out to at least one person and introducing them to Vivaldi. Every user counts!
Ask them to switch to the latest Vivaldi version on desktop, mobile (phones and tablets) or both for a day or two, so they have a chance to get familiar with it. Once they see how easily Vivaldi adapts to their needs, they’ll be sold.
“But why should I change my browser?” they may ask. So if your friend needs more convincing before clicking Download, clue them in on the benefits. If they don’t want a browser that spies on and profiles them, choose Vivaldi. If they want a browser that just lets them get things done, without locking them into ecosystems, choose Vivaldi. If they want a browser that lets them be more productive online and speed up their browsing, with a built-in ad blocker and a host of useful features, choose … well they’ll get the idea.   
When people discover a browser that reflects their preferences, it can transform the way they work and play online. 
And we are constantly working to make sure that Vivaldi delivers. We are devoted to developing a browser that recognizes a wide range of browsing needs. 
So if you love Vivaldi, this is the perfect day to share the word that there is a better way to browse – #SwitchToVivaldi.
We wish you good luck and invite you to share your success stories below, on the Forum, or on Vivaldi Social. 
Let us know how you plan to celebrate Vivaldi Day in the comments below.👇
        
        
    
    
    
        
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Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (below). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (2916.4)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Known issues* [Regression] Blue background in settings (VAB-7015)
Changelog* [Capture page] Asks for storage permission (VAB-6989)
* [Menus] Blank menu bar when switching app language (VAB-6947)
* [Speed Dials][Tablet] Fix speed dial alignment for medium speed dials (VAB-6968)
* [Regression] Focus address bar on new tab does not work (VAB-6996)
* [Regression] Going back while a page is loading leaves favicon stuck in loading state (VAB-6950)
* [Regression] Loading text does not disappear in private tab bar with wrong tab count (VAB-7014)
* [Regression] Theme glitches (VAB-6993)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.46
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        Known Issues* [macOS][Media] Certain videos will not play (VB-94626)
* [Windows][Media] Youtube videos do not play if lower resolution is used (VB-94669)
Download (2914.3)* Windows
    + Win7+ 64-bit
    + Win7+ 32-bit
* macOS
    + 10.13+ Universal
* Linux
    + DEB 64-bit | RPM 64-bit
    + DEB ARM64 | RPM ARM64
    + DEB ARM | RPM ARM
    + non-DEB/RPM [help]
Changelog* [Address bar] Address field updates too late after redirect (VB-94187)
* [Address bar] Crops subdomains from local domains (VB-93965)
* [Address bar] Doesn’t escape brackets “[” and “]” in Address bars when copying address from the address bar (VB-92427)
* [Address bar] Horizontal selection in address bar not cleared correctly when trying to re-select (VB-94339)
* [Address bar] Improving typed history (VB-93862)
* [Address bar] Paste and go does not work if the buffer contains part of the address (VB-92564)
* [Address bar] Selecting text from an unfocused Address Field using horizontal dragging is not possible if “Select Address on Activation” enabled (VB-94047)
* [Address bar] URL Field can select wrong best ‘result based’ (VB-94431)
* [Address bar] Autocomplete doesn’t take shortest URL when comparing 2 URLs (VB-94368)
* [Address bar] Autocomplete doesn’t find anything (VB-93917)
* [Address bar][Crash] On autocomplete for some users (VB-94395)
* [Calendar] All day event synced on day before when timezone offset is positive (VB-94063)
* [Calendar] Clearing search doesn’t return you to previous calendar view (VB-94649)
* [Calendar] Default to the agenda view in the calendar panel (VB-94183)
* [Calendar] Error setting property of read only object (VB-94613)
* [Calendar] Event Property Icons are hard to see Calendar Event Property Icons are hard to see (VB-94367)
* [Calendar] Google Tasks mark completed not set (VB-93548)
* [Calendar] Hide “New Event Created” notifications for new events added to synced/remote calendars (VB-94184)
* [Calendar] Panel empty state (VB-94182)
* [Calendar] Prevent 0 of 0 (NaN%) status bar message (VB-94428)
* [Calendar] Wrong due date set for Google Task (VB-93549)
* [Calendar] Wrong time for midnight in day / week view (VB-94208)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.46
* [Crash] Panels crash with extension installed (VB-94105)
* [Developer Tools] Undocking results in an empty window on the first attempt (VB-94370)
* [Downloads] Refresh the Downloads panel empty state graphic (VB-94369)
* [Dropdown] Doesn’t remove correct item (VB-94642)
* [Links] Add support for the tel:// Protocol (VB-60575)
* [Linux] Rotate keys in packaging and add 33EAAB8E [KEY09]
* [macOS] Fullscreen window controls inaccessible (VB-93928)
* [Mail] Contacts only show results for one email address when clicked (VB-94265)
* [Mail] Fixed multiple reference filtering (VB-60145)
* [Mail] Moving an internal message should not add an IMAP move action to buffer table (VB-94180)
* [Mail] Newlines are added to replied emails with quoted text (VB-94148)
* [Mail] No notifications for read messages (VB-32309)
* [Mail] Prompt user if site should be allowed to handle protocol (VB-92426)
* [Mail] Remove buffer requests if their account is offline (VB-75446)
* [Mail] Size column (VB-89838)
* [Mail][IMAP] Flag for Junk should be uploaded to server (VB-94145)
* [Onboarding] Clicks go through the Add Mail Account Wizard overlay (VB-94221)
* [Onboarding] Move panels to the right when the tab bar is on the left (VB-94305)
* [Popup] X to close is on top of illustration in save password dialog (VB-94542)
* [Profiles] Replace Chrome graphics in Profile selector dialog (VB-93927)
* [Regression] Workspace tabs moved on window close become pinned (VB-94512)
* [Search] Favicon shown in wrong tab (VB-94645)
* [Settings][Spatial Navigation] Move Spatial Navigation to Keyboard (VB-71354)
* [Speed Dial] Back arrow misplaced (VB-94340)
* [Tabs] Every tab moves to the first position when opening one too many tabs (VB-92995)
* [Tabs] Pinned tabs are not saved when closing window with Alt+F4 (VB-93082)
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Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.
Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Enjoy!
ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the initial 5.6 stable release :

[Crash] Crash on Play Store (VAB-6965)
[Regression] Crash when using reading list (VAB-6920)
[Regression] Ignore the “Stay in browser” setting for Custom Chrome Tabs (VAB-6683)
[Chromium] Upgraded to 108.0.5359.216

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        Designing cool, original and impactful graphics is an artform.🎨 That’s why we have Akira Hojo on board – he’s a master. He joined Vivaldi back in 2019. Since then, he has brought fresh perspectives and ideas that allow him to create amazing graphics. Let’s get to know him.
🚀 What do you love about working at Vivaldi?The people. I always feel lucky and grateful to be able to work with these super-talented people at Vivaldi. They are fun, chill, creative, helpful, and full of knowledge and experience. I have already learned a lot from both my colleagues and Sopranos and am still learning.
💪 What are your favorite productivity features in the browser?There are many, but one of my all-time favorites is Tab Stacks. I love to keep things simple and tidy, so using the Tab Stack feature enables me to stay organized and to work more efficiently. It has become even more useful with the additions of ‘Two-Level Tab Stacking’ and ‘Accordion Tab Stacking’. Definitely recommended!
💡 What is the biggest thing you’ve learned so far?From my fantastic colleagues, Atle and Fredrik, I’ve learned a lot about design. Although I was not hired as a designer when I joined Vivaldi back in 2019, most of my current tasks and responsibilities are in graphic design. There is still plenty to learn, and I am proud to have such a fun job here at Vivaldi.
🤩 What else should we know about you?I love to learn new stuff. I’ve been keeping myself busy these days by learning 3D graphics and Icelandic, among other things. Also, I guess no one knows, but I am a certified life coach. I hope to utilize this skill to help people one day. And, oh yeah, I am originally from Japan. Arigato!🇯🇵

I hope you’ve enjoyed this peek behind the curtain at Vivaldi and learning more about Akira. Are you learning anything new at the moment? Do you have a special skill that no one knows about? Does Vivaldi help you get it done? Tell us about it in the comments.👇 
        
        
    
    
    
        
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Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (below). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (2909.3)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Changelog* [New][Sync] Add reminder to Sync your data (VAB-6541)
* [Crash][Android 6] Crash in first-run (VAB-6964)
* [Crash] Crash on Play Store (VAB-6965)
* [Links] mailto: URI links doesn’t open (VAB-6939)
* [Regression] Empty space before search engine icon in the search widget (VAB-6941)
* [Regression] Ignore the “Stay in browser” setting for Custom Chrome Tabs (VAB-6683)
* [Settings] Swipe to Close Tab setting doesn’t work for tab stacks (VAB-6955)
* [UI][Reading list] Change Reading list fragment to Bottom Sheet dialog(VAB-6958)
* [UI] Disable width constrain in settings activity (VAB-6969)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 110.0.5481.38
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        The User Agent headerThe User Agent header has been used for decades to identify the browser connecting to the server, both for statistics purposes, and to work around bugs in specific versions of the browser.
Unfortunately, it has also been used to block browsers, because they are not one of the “supported browsers”. This has been implemented both as pure blocks, or more insidious ones like not sending the same content as for other browser, “because that browser does not support it, anyway”.
To work around such problems, browsers started to include parts of the identification strings of some of the other browsers, mostly the major ones. This may have started with Internet Explorer, if not earlier.
While at Opera, we tried to identify as just plain “Opera”, without any of the other pretensions, but we eventually had to start sending fake User Agents to many sites, due to them blocking us or sending us bad data.
One of the more notable cases was what I call the “Catch-22 cookie”, which was a bad cookie checker that usually works like this:

A new user loads the site.
Since the user does not have any cookies, check if the client supports cookies by sending a cookie.
Redirect to a new page that checks that the cookie was returned, and, if not, tell the user to enable cookies.

The problem in our case was that the code in step 2 sending the cookie first checked the User Agent string against a list in a Microsoft IIS server Client Capabilities module. It then only sent a cookie if the list said that the User Agent supported cookies. And since the module did not have Opera listed as a client that supported cookies, it did not send any cookies.
So, when reaching step 3, Opera, of course, did not have a cookie to send, because it never received one, and the user got told to enable cookies. Catch-22!
The site in question was rather large and important, so we needed it fixed. However, in the end, we actually had to submit patches to Microsoft to fix their server product.
To work, such a list needs to be based on perfect knowledge about all existing clients, which is difficult and costly, if not impossible.
The proper way of conducting this test would have been to always send a dummy cookie and remove it after the test completed. And, the capabilities module’s list should have been a block list for known user agents that the server shouldn’t send cookies to.
At Vivaldi, we’ve also encountered issues when identifying as “Vivaldi” and tried to use customized User Agents with sites that broke. Eventually, we gave up and started just identifying as Chrome to all websites, except those few that we knew would handle our Vivaldi ID correctly (e.g., our own site or our partners’). 
But, it is not just the name of the browser that can cause trouble, it can also be the version number.
When Opera reached version 10, we actually encountered websites that believed the version was 1.0, not 10.0. The reason was that the scripts that processes the header were hardcoded to assume there was just one digit in from of the version dot, so two-digit numbers broke the script. We thus had to stop the version at 9.9 and add a second Opera-specific User Agent name to identify the 10.x+ versions.
We encountered similar issues when we reached Vivaldi 1.10. Again, websites assumed there was just one digit in the minor version number, so 1.10 was considered 1.1. Instead, we had to use 1.91 as the version number in the User Agent string.
When we later reached 2.10 and were still encountering extensive browser sniffing at levels that made adding overrides unsustainable, we decided “ it!” and stopped sending “Vivaldi” in the general User Agent header.
It is not just Client version numbers that are causing issues. A couple of months ago, I discovered that the Chromium code had frozen the MacOS version in the User Agent string at 10.15.7, the last released Mac OSX 10.x release, because websites would refuse to accept requests from machines running MacOS 11 (or later) and using that in the OS part of the User Agent String. Oops!
This is actually a problem for our bug reports, since we record the OS version from the User Agent string when bugs are reported. So, unless the reporter adds extra information, we may not realize the report is for Mac OS 11, 12, or 13.
In a related development, a year ago, the Chromium team actually had to run a long series of tests while preparing for their release of Chromium 100, due to the possibility of them encountering the same kind of problems. I assume Mozilla did something similar before they reached version 100.
More recently, there has been work to retire the User Agent header, starting with a reduction in the version information in the User Agent header. Chromium 106+ is no longer sending detailed information abut the version, just “106.0.0.0”. This is part of the transition to a new system of providing information about the browser: “Client Hints”.
Client HintsOver the past few years, work has been going on to create a new system to provide more accurate information about the browser to the website, called Client Hints.
This new system is based around a set of HTTP headers prefixed with “Sec-CH-“, e.g. “Sec-CH-UA”, the new User Agent header. There are also headers for other information, browser engine, device, OS, resolution of the document on the display, etc.
Standards-wise, the system is based on the server indicating which of these headers it wants to receive. The browser then sends them if it supports them. However, Chromium, at the very least, is currently always sending three of these headers, including the User Agent (Sec-CH-UA), mobile, and platform information, and may send others.
Chrome’s Sec-CH-UA header contains information about browser brands and their version (Chrome and Chromium), as well as a “brand” value called “Not A Brand”.
The brand values are regularly (based on the version numbers) shuffled around in the header, and the “Not A Brand” value is also regularly modified by inserting various non-letter characters like “;”, “:”, and “.”, a process called “GREASE”, which has the effect of varying the header, so websites cannot rely on a particular sequence of values, or the text in the values. It thus attempts to force them into writing parsers that are standards compliant and don’t take shortcuts.
Vivaldi is currently not including a brand in this header, only sending “Chromium” and the “Not A Brand” values.
Client LiesThe big question about Client Hints is whether they (in particular Sec-CH-UA) will work better for browsers than the User Agent string?
Will websites properly parse the headers (Really?? ) and only use them responsibly (🤣 🙃). Or, will they start abusing this information to block “unsupported” browsers, too (😭)?
Unfortunately, the early indications are that some won’t parse properly, and others will use them to block “unsupported” browsers.
We have, so far, encountered two cases, one of each, where sites would not work for Vivaldi due to how the websites processed the Sec-CH-UA header information.
The first case was a website that worked in one version of Vivaldi but failed to load in the next, due to a server-side problem. This turned out to be due to the value shuffling and GREASE modification of the “Not A Brand” value. Chromium varies the sequence of values differently in each Chromium version, e.g.:
“Chromium”;v=”108″, “Not?A_Brand”;v=”8″
In the failing version, the sequence was “Not a Brand” and “Chromium”, and the “Not a Brand” value included a semicolon (“;”) character, which is used to separate values in unquoted text, but is just a normal character when it is in a quoted value. The website’s header parser ignored the quotes, and the result was that, when the “Not A Brand” value is first, the parser (and the server script) crashed.
Further investigation revealed that browsers with a branded header (e.g., Chrome and Microsoft Edge) would never have the “Not A Brand” value at the start of the header. Unbranded ones would have it that way every even-numbered Chromium version, that is, the Extended Stable versions, like 106 and 108. And every third of those would have a semi-colon in the string in a way that would break the parsing.
We “solved” that problem by freezing the sequence, so the “Chromium” brand was always first in the header.
In my opinion, part of the problem here is that Chromium does not vary the header enough, and not frequently enough. As mentioned, the branded browsers would never send the variation that caused our problem, and fact that Chromium only varies the content for each Chromium release, and not more often, means that it can take a long time (years) to discover parser problems like the one we encountered.
Part of the reason why the header isn’t varied more frequently is that the header value can be used as part of the key by websites to return cached webpages requested with the exact same set of URL and certain headers. Frequently changing the header value would increase the load on the website cache system and servers.
I still think that should not be a blocker for varying the sequence more frequently.
The second problem was a Japanese site that used the JavaScript APIs to access the Sec-CH-UA values and for whatever reason refused to serve the requested content if the brand wasn’t “Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” (Firefox was accepted using a different test).
We have not yet worked around this issue, but, as far as we can tell, the only workaround is to use one of the “approved” brand names in our header. Using “Vivaldi” as the brand would not work.
If we encounter further issues of this kind, my guess is that the only way we can avoid the problem is to do like we did with the old User Agent string: pretend to be Google Chrome and make sure we do not send any Vivaldi-specific information.
That may not have been the desired goal for Client Hints, but if the last several decades of using User Agent string information have proven anything, it is that only the major vendors (OS or browser) are able to tell the truth. Everybody else will have to tell lies one way or the other – even Microsoft had to tell lies when they started distributing Internet Explorer.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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Alternatively, you can download Vivaldi from Uptodown, the Android app store.
Your rating for our browser matters. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Enjoy!
ChangelogThe following is a list of changes since the initial 5.6 stable release :

[Crash] Crash on ad blocker status (VAB-6918)
[Crash] [Android 6] Crash in first-run (VAB-6964)
[Crash] Launch URL Play Console crash (VAB-6932)
[Regression] Misaligned small speed dials on tablet (VAB-6901)
[Chromium] Upgraded to 108.0.5359.180

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[Address bar] Deleting dropdown item makes autocomplete inconsistent (VB-93876)
[Chromium] Upgraded to 108.0.5359.180
[Crash] On Google translate (VB-93671)
[Crash] Panels crash with extension installed (VB-94105)
[Crash] Re-docking undocked Developer Tools triggers crash (VB-93853)
[Linux] Rotate keys in packaging and add 33EAAB8E key
[Panels] Upgrading to 5.6 restores removed web panels (VB-93601)
[Windows] Window Border is cut in maximized state and is missing top-border in restored on Windows 7 (VB-93916)

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Changelog* [Address bar] Autocomplete doesn’t work in private window (VB-93807)
* [Address bar] Autocomplete recommends bookmarks with longer nickname (VB-93605)
* [Address bar] Pasted word in address field doesn’t evoke suggestions (VB-92395)
* [Address bar] Typed history must autocomplete on text then title
* [Calendar] Event update from server not saved in Vivaldi (VB-94104)
* [Commands] Add Content Scripts to Chained Commands (VB-93995)
* [Commands] Remove Extra Semicolon in Quick Commands (VB-93789)
* [Crash] After opening link in new window (VB-93983)
* [Crash] On Google translate (VB-93671)
* [History] Doubled history calendar overflow (VB-93637)
* [History] Week view duplicate header row (VB-94249)
* [Mail] Added Threaded sorting option on top of the search list (VB-93794)
* [Mail] Fixed move to trash/junk/archive folder mixup (VB-93778)
* [Mail] Some threading optimizations: (VB-94194)
* [Mail][Keyboard] Missing keyboard shortcut for marking/unmarking spam (VB-94170)
* [Settings] Menu visual glitches (VB-89624)
* [Spatial Navigation] Can not reach single items of unread forum posts (VB-93630)
* [Tabs] Incorrect activation order when closing tabs (VB-93887)
* [Tabs] Should not unselect after tiling (VB-85223)
* [Tabs] Switcher UI cut off in list view with many tabs (VB-93157)
* [Tabs] Tile set background leaks into vertical transparent Tab Bar (VB-94150)
* [Tabs] Tiled tab layout not maintained after browser restart (VB-93775)
* [Tabs] Vertical tab favicons show through floating panel (VB-93926)
* [Toolbars] Search and address field can’t be dragged in editor (VB-93920)
* [Windows] Add support for custom Windows accent color on windows borders on Windows 11 (VB-93802)
* [Windows] Window Border is cut in maximized state and is missing top-border in restored on Windows 7
* [Zoom] Page zoom controls broken in vertical toolbar (VB-93956)
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        It’s #behindVivaldibrowser time again! Today, we introduce you to Maria Popova, who has been working for Vivaldi browser as a QA Engineer since April 2017. Let’s get to know her.
🚀 What do you love about working at Vivaldi?My team is small but very strong, and I am proud to be a part of it. We rely on our community to report bugs and are grateful when users post on the forum or send us bug reports. We are also extremely thankful for the hard work our Soprano volunteer group does for us.
💪 What are your favorite productivity features in the browser?I am one of those people who actually loves using and customizing Vivaldi on both desktop and mobile.
On desktop, my Tab Bar is on top, and I keep Web Panels on the right. There I have Vivaldi Translate, some local newspapers and the local weather forecast. I also rely a lot on Speed Dials. Other favorite features are Screen Capture and Image Properties.
On mobile, my choice is to have the address bar on top, with a light theme and enabled Tracker and Ad Blocker. I have several stacked tabs and use the translation feature a lot, as well. My bookmarks and notes are customized to meet my needs. And of course I sync my data in Vivaldi between all my devices.
💡 What is your biggest thing you learned so far?Never stop learning and developing. The IT industry is rapidly growing and developing all the time. There are always new things to read, get familiar with, and apply in my job, in addition to the interests I have in my personal life. At Vivaldi, we learn from each other and many new creative ideas come from discussing topics around the coffee machine ☕️
🤩 What else should we know about you?Outside of work, I have many interests! I love reading books, going to the theater, dancing tango, doing yoga and enjoying nature. But my biggest ‘hobby’ is my two charming daughters who bring an increased sense of meaning and purpose to my life.

What about you? What is your favorite pastime when you are away from Vivaldi? (Are you ever truly away from Vivaldi?) Let us know in the comments.👇
        
        
    
    
    
        
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Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (below). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (2896.3)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Changelog* [New][Performance] Improved performance on start up with a lot of tabs (VAB-5085)
* [Bookmarks] Manually sorting bookmarks not working with accessibility on (VAB-2088)
* [Crash] Launch URL Play Console crash (VAB-6932)
* [Crash] Optimize the JNI calls for ad blocker status (VAB-6918)
* [Regression] Crash when using reading list (VAB-6920)
* [Regression] Wrong state in tracker and ad blocker dialog (VAB-6930)
* [Settings] Unable to change the App Language in Android 13(VAB-6818)
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        It’s nearly the New Year, and CES – the Consumer Electronics Show is happening during the first week of January in Las Vegas.
I’m excited to head there with the hope that it will be far more normal to attend conferences and shows how they looked before the pandemic.
And what is special about CES this year is that the Vivaldi browser is present in some of the new gadgets and technologies that are being unveiled there.
The show is like a candy store for tech-oriented folks displaying the newest TVs, audio equipment, digitally driven home appliances, and advances in home health. And most recently, it has become a showcase for many of the major automakers to show off their newest smart autos and digitally integrated interiors and features.
Speaking of automotive, we are proud to be the only browser available on Android Automotive. The Vivaldi browser opens, almost, endless opportunities for the automotive industry.
We want to give you the best browsing experience, even in cars. This year, our work in the automotive realm has gained speed and we are excited to be part of the following at the CES:
Vivaldi on the passenger display of the Digital Cockpit in TomTom Indigo. Vivaldi will be showcased on the passenger display of the TomTom Digital Cockpit. 
TomTom Digital Cockpit is an Android Automotive (AAOS) based infotainment platform that integrates TomTom’s mapping and location technology. Vivaldi is available as one of the partner applications on this platform.
If you want to see this in action, visit the West Hall Booth – W311 from 5th January.
Witness the SPARQ infotainment system live in action with Vivaldi Browser integrated.SPARQ will present their Android Automotive (AAOS) solution on their hardware prototype where you can witness their infotainment system live in action – with Vivaldi Browser integrated. There’s a lot more to discover at their booth at LVCC, WEST HALL, 7312.
SPARQ OSprovides a turnkey infotainment solution for Android Automotive OS with a short development time and lower investment costs. SPARQ OS comes with Appstore, FOTA, and navigation out-of-the-box. 
This platform helps vehicle makers, system integrators, software development companies, and content providers with a secure environment to develop automotive applications for infotainment systems.
Some glimpses of Vivaldi integrated in SPARQ OS 👇  
Look for the Polestar 3 SUV and catch your favorite browser, Vivaldi.Vivaldi is available in Polestar 2 since December 2021. And now we are on board in the new Polestar 3 SUV.
Polestar and Smart Eye will demonstrate the Polestar 3 driver monitoring system at the Smart Eye stand in the West Hall booth #W6353 from 5th January.
The Polestar 3 features an infotainment system powered by Android Automotive OS. Using onboard functions via the vehicle’s center screen is very easy and familiar for customers, especially those accustomed to Android devices like smartphones, tablets, and TVs. People can browse with the Vivaldi browser and more native apps in this infotainment system.
Vivaldi is being used for streaming in Nvidia GeForce Now.Nvidia GeForce Now is a cloud gaming service where you can play your favorite games hosted on remote servers and streamed over the internet to one of the supported devices, in this case, Vivaldi on Polestar 2.
As Vivaldi uses WebRTC technology, it works very well for streaming. You just have to go to a NVIDIA website, log in and connect a game controller to the USB port of the car and play the game. The performance of this service is extremely impressive in the car, and you can enjoy the sound system to the fullest. You can find more details here.
Our foray into the automotive industry and more platforms is just an example of how much we want you to enjoy your browsing whether it is at home, at work, or on the move!
I am looking forward to the products, prototypes, and ideas doing their best job of signaling the future at CES.
And if you want to say hello, please drop in a message at http://social.vivaldi.net/@jon or https://twitter.com/jonsvt. I am at the CES from the 5th to the 8th of January and am happy to connect. 🙂
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        The past year has once again proven to be one with challenges with the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, rising inflation, supply chain obstacles, and growing climate concerns.
But despite the world’s challenges, we look to the future with hope and solidarity because we’ve seen firsthand what’s possible when a community of solvers comes together.
I am proud of the fact that Vivaldi is a result of a powerful community — a collaborative effort of many that include its ambassadors, Sopranos, translators, volunteers, partners, and the Vivaldi Team. And I thank all of you for your valuable contribution to building a browser that keeps users first.
Delivering solutions with innovation and qualityAs we prepare to bid farewell to this year and welcome a new one, let’s hit the 2022 highlights.
Wired says, “Email Doesn’t Suck. It’s Email Clients That Need Improving”.
True. One of our ways of addressing a problem is to provide better and more reliable solutions. And we launched Vivaldi Mail integrated with a calendar and feed reader – one of our biggest highlights this year!
The powerful functionality of Vivaldi Mail is something that we are very proud of. Because we do not believe in locked-in solutions, you can access all your emails from all your email providers right in the browser. Vivaldi Mail has a lot to offer. Take a look here.
Vivaldi Mail, Calendar and Feed Reader launced in 2022The Calendar is simple yet powerful! And addresses problems overlooked by others. For example, some calendars tend to display very little information on each event, and some are incompatible with a keyboard, ruling out quicker navigation. We solve this issue by giving you more flexibility in how you view events, allowing you to drop extra clicks.
Why Vivaldi Feed Reader? Again because it gives you an opportunity to distill the web down to things you actually care about, and avoid the lock-in solutions driven by algorithms on the internet today.
We made Vivaldi more exciting because you deserve it!
You can tweak the interface with the Toolbar Editor, and use new tab options like Scrollable Tabs and pinnable Tab Stacks. We added more utility functions in the Panel like the new Reading List (which can be synced) and the Tasks Panel. Catch all the updates here.
We added useful functionality to your browsing experience on Android too. Now there is greater ease! You’ll discover options like viewing all tabs with a swipe gesture in the Address field. Plus, there’s also auto-close of inactive tabs!
The new Focus Address Bar on New Tab is a real click-saver. It puts the focus on the URL field when you open a new tab, and displays the keyboard, so you can start typing immediately.
More functionality and fun! Vivaldi on android phones, tablets, Chromebooks and in carsYou can rename and edit tab groups, even your Two-level Tab Stacks. And to unlock your creativity, there are more Theme colors, and also an editable Menu Bar. Get all the details about Vivaldi on Android here.
Browsing the road aheadThis ride gained speed. In December 2021, we debuted in Polestar 2. And now we are on board in the new Polestar 3 SUV and Renault’s next-generation cars – Megane E-Tech Electric, All-New Austral, and as well as all future cars with OpenR Link system.
Our foray into cars is just an example of how much we want you to enjoy your browsing whether it is at home, at work, or on the move!
No more lock-insWe witnessed great enthusiasm inside the company to launch Vivaldi Social, our own instance (server), on Mastodon.
Our intention is to give you the opportunity to interact more easily with the Fediverse and Mastodon’s global community.
Mastodon now integrated in the sidebar of the browser. Platforms like Mastodon, based on open standards, help break down overarching control. No owner, no surveillance capitalism, and no tracking or profiling of users!
That was enough for us to get Vivaldi Social up and running in just two weeks making Vivaldi the first browser to step into the Fediverse with its own instance. If you’re curious about how we managed to do it, you can find out in Forbes.
Integrating Mastodon into the browser Panel was a natural step — all for easier access. And a progression for us, given our existing reliable alternatives to Big Tech.
Join us with your Vivaldi account credentials or else sign up for a free account at vivaldi.net. We do recommend this article to learn more.
Reaching milestones with the communityIt is invigorating to be surrounded by so many who make what we do possible. That is why we never stop trying to improve the quality of our community’s experiences.
The homepage makeover, the Vivaldi Tips series and the creative Vivaldi Themes (crossed 3000!) are some of the efforts that sparked joy. And our newest addition to our community services – Vivaldi Social.
A fun fact: the Vivaldi Community has actually been around longer than the browser. Let’s keep it exciting and the best!
Renewing commitment to advocacyWe care about the web and everyone who uses it. We care about your privacy. And detest scams. So, we like to lead by example and by speaking out when it counts.
We started out by clarifying our position on cryptocurrency. (Spoiler alert: we are against it.)
We engaged with like-minded people through collaborations or discussions. We even added the new Privacy Statistics Bar on the Start Page for you to make informed decisions about your browsing. We took on Google’s Topics. (It probably won’t surprise you to hear that it just twists user tracking and profiling in different ways.)
But we couldn’t let humans have all the fun. Some intrepid Icelandic spy cats banded together to teach us all a lesson about surveillance and data privacy.
Building with optimismEvery business should have a responsibility to be a force for good in society. We do this by building your browser and not tracking or profiling your movements around the web, a business model for many others.
But I have always maintained that the regulation of tech and companies, in particular Big Tech, will play a significant role in determining technology’s effects. And I am hopeful of positive changes for a healthy thriving ecosystem and also protect the rights and privacy of users.
As we look ahead, we continue to work on building a better browser for you, even on iOS. 🙂 Let us know what’s on your wishlist for 2023.
On behalf of everyone at Vivaldi, thank you for your trust, your confidence, and your friendship. Warmest holiday wishes to you, your family, and your friends; and best wishes for 2023.
Some glimpses of the festive spirit from our team. Happy holidays!
Celebrations in Vivaldi offices, Iceland, Magnolia (US) and Oslo.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (below). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (2887.3)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Changelog* [Regression] Crash in log in to sync (VAB-6902)
* [Regression] Misaligned small speed dials on tablet(VAB-6901)
* [Regression] Zoom item in menus is always visible (VAB-6905)
* [UI] Offset the Vivaldi menu to keep the address bar visible (VAB-6720)
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Changelog* [Crash] Redocking undocked Developer Tools triggers crash (VB-93853)
* [Address bar] Deleting dropdown item makes autocomplete inconsistent (VB-93876)
* [Address bar] Broken modifier click in address field (VB-93885)
* [Address bar] Cloned tab can have no URL (VB-92969)
* [Address bar][Keyboard] Ctrl Backspace doesn’t delete word in address field (VB-93737)
* [Address bar][Settings] Disabling select address on activation setting dysfunctional (VB-93283)
* [Calendar] Remove gap around unfocused add event button
* [macOS] Add “Quit warning” menu element (VB-93811)
* [Mail] Fixed default show trash/archive/junk in Received folder (VB-93782)
* [Mail] New mail notifications shown in bulk (VB-93320)
* [Panels] Upgrading to 5.6 restores removed web panels (VB-93601)
* [Sync] Synchronize custom bookmark thumbnail metadata (VB-93139)
* [Tabs] Startup Pages does not always get saved (VB-93763)
* [UI] Copy button in vivaldi://about broken (VB-92232)
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The following improvements were made since the second 5.6 minor update:

[Address bar] New tab shows typed URL from background tab (VB-93198)
[Crash] Sudden memory hogging, freeze and crash (VB-91443)
[Downloads][Panels] Closes suddenly when the “Save As” button is clicked (VB-93278)
[UI] Copy button in vivaldi://about broken (VB-92232)
[Windows] No window-borders on Windows older than 11 (VB-93742)

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        Ruarí Ødegaard, a longstanding VIvaldi veteran, is lead QA Engineer for the desktop browser. He’s also responsible for taking care of much of the release process for snapshots and stable versions.  
He is one of the more visible members of the team, whether he’s blogging about VIvaldi for desktop, appearing on live streams and videos, or, more recently, welcoming folks to Vivaldi Social, our new instance on Mastodon.
Indeed, Ruarí is one of our most active members on Vivaldi Social, so you’re bound to run into him when you stop by.   
But occasionally he makes a buzz on social media for non-Vivaldi-related reasons. Why? Well, riding a penny-farthing to work is quite normal to him. But, such a spectacle does not go unnoticed in Oslo 😉   
Want to know where his passion for unicycles comes from and his take on Vivaldi and technology in general? Read on! 
🚀 What do you love about working at Vivaldi?I love working on a product that other people really care about. Vivaldi fans are really passionate about their browser and its features. Even when we put out test versions, we can get back pages of comments and feedback. That is not something you see with most software. Knowing that users care so much about something I get to work on is incredibly fulfilling and helps me to feel it is all worthwhile.
💪 What are your favorite productivity features in the browser?Generally the range of tab management options is one of the key reasons I love the browser as a user. If I had to pick one thing, it would probably be Tab Stacking, which is interesting because for the longest time I didn’t really get stacking and could not accommodate it into my workflow. However, once we started to provide Two-level Tab Stacks, everything made sense, and it is now a feature that I could not live without.
💡What is the biggest thing you’ve learned so far?“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity” [Hanlon’s razor]
Sometimes we have bugs that users will interpret as an active decision on our part. For a long time, certain types of video did not work reliably on Linux. Some users interpreted this as, “Oh they just do not care about Linux”. That was never true, and in fact there is a lot of love for Linux throughout the company, especially on the engineering side, where many of us our Linux users. The issues we faced were just “complicated”.
This has also taught me to think carefully about the actions of other companies and individuals. Not every perceived action is inherently “evil”. Many times it comes down to humans just making mistakes. That is not to say that we should not call companies out, but we should remember that the situation can be more complex than it may seem from the outside.
🤩 What else should we know about you?I tend to favour simple products (from an engineering perspective). I use a feature phone (rather than a smartphone), own a watch with a single hand, I regularly travel (and commute) via unicycle and run a Linux distribution that is put together almost entirely out of basic shell scripts (Slackware).   
This might seem at odds with a browser that offers millions of feature combinations. However, I think that part of the reason I like these things is because I deal with a lot of complexity at work. So, outside of that environment, I gravitate to simple products that I can more completely understand.   
Additionally, Vivaldi is about empowering people to be different and find their own way and their own workflow. Unlike other rival products, you don’t have to use the workflow that is imposed on you. You get to do things your own way. From my (seemingly) odd choices, you can see I also live that way in my general life as well. 

What about you? Do you have different tech perspectives, depending on whether you in home or work mode? How does your Vivaldi home set-up differ from your work one? Let us know in the comments.
        
        
    
    
    
        
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 Site settings – Autoplay Videos. Autoplay of videos is disabled by default as many of you have requested.

 Accessibility – User Interface Zoom and Zoom. Now users can scale UI and web content for a better fit to their device’s size and personal preferences.
Take a look at the changelog for a full overview of the changes and let us know what you think.
Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (below). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (2882.3)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Changelog* [New][Settings] Allow Browser to scale UI and web contents (VAB-6532)
* [New][Settings] Option to disable autoplay for video (VAB-5853)
* [Address bar] When selecting a search suggestion in the bar, the whole text becomes selected (VAB-6803)
* [Tablet][AAOS] Make Medium Speed Dials default for tablets and cars (VAB-6875)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 108.0.5359.129
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Changelog* [Address bar] Auto-complete is preferring long URLs to domains: further fix (VB-92493)
* [Address bar] New tab shows typed URL from background tab (VB-93198)
* [Address bar][Settings] Allow disabling of autocomplete on item title (VB-93420)
* [Calendar][Mail] Need better error handling around decrypting oAuth refresh_token (VB-93779)
* [Crash] Sudden memory hogging, freeze and crash (VB-91443)
* [Downloads][Panels] Closes suddenly when the “Save As” button is clicked (VB-93278)
* [Feeds] Update supported formats in the Accept header for feeds (VB-93780)
* [Mail] Undelete doesn’t remove a message from Trash (VB-93459)
* [Reader Mode] Messing with webpage styles (VB-93798)
* [Sync][Bookmarks] Synchronize custom bookmark thumbnail metadata (VB-93139)
* [Windows] No window-borders on Windows older than 11 (VB-93742)
* [macOS][Menus][Tabs] Tab stacks are not listed in the global window menu (VB-92517)
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The following improvements were made since the first 5.6 minor update:

[Address bar] Auto-complete is preferring long URLs to domains (VB-92493)
[Address bar] Redirect added to typed history (VB-92611)
[Address bar] URL with anchor link hides slash after domain name: further fix (VB-93219)
[Chromium] Upgraded to 108.0.5359.129
[Crash] Following non-native notifications, after download or other events (VB-93317)
[Panels] Keyboard shortcuts for web panel action the wrong panel (VB-93538)
[Privacy] Cookies in private windows can get saved (VB-93721)
[Speed Dial] Updated thumbnail for Vivaldi Social
[Translator][Toolbar] Bottom translator popup unreachable (VB-93670)

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Now, you can edit the Menu Bar to include those functions that you use frequently, so you can access them faster. 
We’ve also made logging to websites safer in certain cases by adding support for Hardware Key Authentications.
To save some of your precious screen space, search suggestions have been removed from showing below the address bar when typing. And, to broaden your choices for searching the web, we’ve added a new private search engine You.com.
Available on Android phones, tablets, Chromebooks, and in cars, Vivaldi’s new version – Vivaldi 5.6 has a lot to offer, including a new default that saves you taps by automatically focusing on the Address Field and displaying the keyboard, so you can type and go. 
Recently, with the launch of Vivaldi Social, we became the first browser to have a Mastodon instance. We’re also the first browser to integrate Mastodon in our desktop version. For Android, we have added a Vivaldi Social Speed Dial, to make it easier for you to access the service.
New configurable Menu Bar fits the way you browse.New configurable menu barVivaldi is all about giving you complete freedom to tweak and tune the browser to meet your needs. That is why our desktop version has fully customizable menus.
We are now expanding this customization option to our Android browser, with the ability to edit the menu bar. You can easily rearrange, add or remove the functions that you need or use more often, tailoring the Menu Bar to your individual workflow. Choose from 2 menu bar presets or make your own custom menu bar displaying up to 5 items.
To customize your menu bar, head to “Settings → General → Menu”.
Safer logins with Hardware Key Authentications.We don’t only want your browsing to be more fun and productive. We want to help make it safer. So, in this Vivaldi update, we have implemented support for Hardware Key Authentications.
As you probably know, two-factor authentication can help prevent unauthorized logins and protect your accounts, in case someone gets your password. Using a hardware security key, which plugs into your USB-C port, provides an additional layer of protection against password cracking.
Hardware security keys (also called security keys, U2F keys, or physical security keys) feature public-key cryptography and secure your online accounts more effectively. As more websites are moving toward this technology to implement 2FA and multi-factor authentication, we wanted to be sure you could use your key while browsing on Vivaldi.
Quick access to Vivaldi Social even on the go.As more and more people seek alternative social networking options, we want to support social networks that aim for something better.
That is why we launched Vivaldi Social, a new Mastodon instance for members of the Vivaldi Community and beyond.
In Vivaldi 5.6 for Android, we give you even quicker access to Vivaldi Social from the browser – just tap on the new Vivaldi Social Speed Dial.
As a Vivaldi user, you can use your credentials from your Vivaldi account to log in to the Vivaldi Social instance. If you don’t, head to vivaldi.net to sign up for a free account. 
New to Mastodon? You can find more information about it here.
New Vivaldi Social Speed Dial for quicker access to MastodonThere are a lot more options in Vivaldi 5.6.Let’s take a look at the additional improvements and additions in this update:

We’ve added the option to automatically focus on the Address Field when opening a new tab. This time saver puts the focus on the URL field when you open a new tab, and displays the keyboard, so you can start typing immediately. The Start Page remains accessible, should you need it. To enable, go to Settings > Tabs and select Focus Address Bar on New Tab.

Auto-focus on Address Bar when opening New Tab* A new setting, Show Keyboard Accessory view, hides or shows this view. And, for quicker logins, the autofill key, enabled by default, will appear above the keyboard once you click into the username or password field. Simply go to Settings > Appearance and enable “Show Keyboard Accessory View”.
New Show Keyboard Accessory View* The “Home Page” has been combined with the “New Tab page” setting. If you have enabled a custom URL as the Home Page, the same URL should be used for New Tab.
“Home Page” now combined with the “New Tab page” * We’ve made Small Speed Dials the new default, so more dials are visible on the screen, in a sleeker display. However, you can choose from a variety of Speed Dial layouts (Large, Small, Speed Dial List) as you prefer.
Small Speed Dials are the new default* We’ve made additional improvements in the area of search engine suggestions to free up more of your screen space. Now, by default, search suggestions will not display below the address bar as you type. Of course, if you want them to appear there, you can enable display in Settings.
YOU have a new searchBecause we like to offer a range of privacy-friendly search engines in our browser, we’ve added You.com, to our list of integrated default search engines.
You.com privacy-friendly search added to the default search engine optionsMore information on this new addition is available here. 
At present, the You.com search engine option is only available for Vivaldi users in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Vivaldi 5.6 is ready for you to download on your Android.We’d like to thank you for reporting issues regularly. Your reports and feedback help us improve Vivaldi on Android with every update. We’ll continue to address your issues and add more options, so you can browse faster and more intuitively.. 
For now, head to the Changelog for more details. And download Vivaldi 5.6 from the Google Play Store or Uptodown. Then, drop a review and rate Vivaldi with the maximum stars. ✨
Enjoy!
Changelog from 5.5 to 5.6* [New][Main Menu] Editable menu bar implementation (VAB-6514)
* [New] Hardware key authentication (WebAuthn / FIDO / U2F) now works in Vivaldi for Android
* [New][Settings] Setting for showing keyboard accessory view (VAB-6495)
* [New][Settings] Option to automatically focus URL field when opening a new tab (VAB-6224)
* [New][Settings] Combine “Home Page” with “New Tab page” setting (VAB-6624)
* [New][Settings] Turn search engine suggestions off by default (VAB-6606)
* [Exit] Terminating Vivaldi with the app menu ‘Exit’ leaves one Vivaldi process running (VAB-6863)
* [Input] Select All context menu doesn’t select ‘input type=” text”‘ contents (VAB-6661)
* [Performance] Auto close tabs in partitions (VAB-6439)
* [Search] Add Neeva to globally minus Russia and China (VB-93123)
* [Search] Add You.com to US, Canada, UK, Germany search dropdown (VB-93121)
* [Settings] Enable desktop site exceptions per tab (as it used to work before) (VAB-6823)
* [Settings] Make small speed dials default for new users (VAB-6593)
* [Settings] Turn on ‘Focus URL bar on the new tab’ by default for new users (VAB-6862)
* [Start Page] Add a new SD for Vivaldi social for mobile (VAB-6742)
* [Start Page] Show 4 rows in a small speed dial (VAB-6592)
* [Sync]Refactor notes attachment to prepare for synchronization of attachment content (VB-91972)
* [UI] Address bar at the bottom shows results upside down (VAB-6605)
* [UI] A full translation for “Ads blocked” is not shown in many languages (VAB-6564)
* [UI] Animate menu opening from the bottom when using the address bar on the bottom (VAB-6719)
* [UI] Change “Clone tab” to “Duplicate tab” (VAB-6662)
* [UI] Make the bottom navigation bar transparent in Onboarding (VAB-6617)
* [UI] Missing top padding on Translate History panel (VAB-6701)
* [UI] Start page colors and hide line under location bar in speed dial (VAB-6571)
* [UI] Start page background changes (VAB-6479)
* [UI] Update color for speed dial toolbar for a dark theme (VAB-6479)
* [UI] Use higher resolution favicons for pre-shipped Speed Dials (VAB-6630)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 108.0.5359.129
        
        
    
    
    
        
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Changelog* [Address bar] Auto-complete is preferring long URLs to domains (VB-92493)
* [Address bar] Redirect added to typed history (VB-92611)
* [Address bar] URL with anchor link hides slash after domain name: further fix (VB-93219)
* [Chromium] Upgraded to 108.0.5359.129
* [Crash] Crash when downloading PDF (VB-93317)
* [Panels] Buttons can display the wrong badge (VB-93543)
* [Panels] Increase default Panel width (VB-93713)
* [Panels] Keyboard shortcuts for web panel action the wrong panel (VB-93538)
* [Panels][Web Panels] Trying to remove a web panel removes the one above in public builds (VB-93586)
* [Privacy] Cookies in incognito are saved (VB-93721)
* [Search] Allow you.com to recognise Vivaldi via the user agent, like other search engines, to help with customisation options (VB-93565)
* [Search] New search engines not offered for updating users: You and Neeva (VB-93546)
* [Spatial navigation] Doesn’t handle clickable elements assigned with addEventListener (VB-6188)
* [Speed Dial] Updated thumbnail for Vivaldi Social
* [Themes] Background Resets after Reboot (VB-85062)
* [Translator][Toolbar] Bottom translator popup unreachable (VB-93670)
* [Windows] Desktop shortcut pinned to taskbar creates duplicate taskbar icon (VB-73720)
* [Windows][Installer] Default focused button should be “Accept and update” or “Install” (VB-93428)
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Differences to FinalThe purpose of these snapshots is to allow our users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help us ensure the quality of our latest fixes and improvements, before we add them to Final. If you would prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with the main Vivaldi Android package.
When testing a Snapshot, it is a good idea to review the changelog (below). Try out the changes and let us know your thoughts in the comments section or directly in the Play Store. When commenting in the Play Store, remember that it is helpful to mention the version you were testing with.
Download optionsWe are currently offering Snapshots from the Play Store.
Sometimes there might be a delay after a snapshot blog post goes live, while updates are rolled out via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, or you do not use the Play Store on your device, we also offer .apk files for manual installation.
Alternative Downloads (2868.24)* armeabi-v7a
* arm64-v8a
* x86-64
Manually installed files can be updated from the Play Store at a later date, provided you installed the one that is most appropriate for your device. If you are not sure which one is right for you, simply install Droid Hardware Info [Alt], switch to the ‘System’ Tab and look at the ‘Instruction Sets’ line.
Changelog* [Settings] Turn on ‘Focus URL bar on new tab’ by default for new users (VAB-6862)
* [Regression] about:blank when link is opened in a new tab (VAB-6860)
* [Regression] Terminating Vivaldi with app menu ‘Exit’ leaves one Vivaldi process running (VAB-6863)
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The following improvements were made since the initial 5.6 stable release:

[Address bar] Inconsistency between autocomplete and selected item in drop down (VB-93468)
[Address bar] Incorrect result from autocomplete (VB-93452)
[Address bar] URL displays a useless query string “=” (VB-93475)
[Address bar] URL with anchor link hides slash after domain name (VB-93219)
[Panels][Web Panels] Trying to remove a web panel removes the one above in public builds (VB-93586)
[Chromium] Upstream fix taken regarding a regression in computing

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