Searching for Vivaldi directly usually means you've already heard it's the browser for people who found Chrome and Edge too locked-down. It's built on the Chromium engine so your extensions and sites work the same, but nearly every panel, gesture, and keyboard shortcut can be rearranged. This page gets you the current installer for your platform without wading through Vivaldi's own settings-heavy marketing pages first.
No Google Account Required, No Sync Lock-In
Unlike Chrome, Vivaldi never asks you to sign into a Google account to use it, and its optional sync service is run on Vivaldi's own servers rather than Google's. Chrome extensions still install normally through the Chrome Web Store since the engine underneath is compatible.
The Android build carries the same tab-stacking and note-taking tools as desktop, which is unusual among mobile browsers built on Chromium.
Who ends up using Vivaldi
Power users who found Chrome and Firefox too restrictive, along with former Opera fans missing its classic features, gravitate toward Vivaldi's deep customization.
- Users who want dozens of open tabs organized into stacked, color-coded groups
- Former Opera 12 users seeking the mouse gestures and panel sidebar that browser lost
- Privacy-conscious users avoiding Google account sign-in while keeping Chrome extension support
Before you install
A couple of things worth knowing about Vivaldi before you request the link: it covers Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, so pick the right build for the machine you're setting up. And on pricing, Vivaldi is free to use outright — there's no paid tier hiding behind it, so what you install is the whole app. It's developed and maintained by Vivaldi Technologies.
System requirements
- WindowsWindows 10 or 11 (64-bit); older 7/8.1 builds usually still run but no longer get official support
- macOSa recent macOS release — check the download page for the current minimum version, since Apple Silicon vs Intel builds sometimes differ
- Linuxmost current 64-bit distributions; look for a native .deb/.rpm/AppImage or a package in your distro's own repository
- Androida recent Android build installed from the Play Store or the developer's own APK
It's a lightweight tool, so there's no serious CPU/RAM/storage requirement beyond what its OS already needs to run comfortably.
Quick steps
- Choose the installer matching your OS from the download button above
- Import bookmarks and passwords from your old browser during first launch
- Open Settings to enable tab stacks, the sidebar, or the built-in ad blocker
Vivaldi: the honest trade-offs
- Nearly every interface element and shortcut can be rearranged or customized
- Built-in ad and tracker blocker works without installing extra extensions
- Full Chrome extension compatibility thanks to the Chromium engine underneath
- The sheer number of settings can overwhelm users who just want a simple browser
- Higher memory usage than lighter Chromium-based browsers due to built-in features
The download links here point to Vivaldi Technologies' official release channel, so you're getting the same signed build listed on vivaldi.com.
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Keeping Vivaldi up to date
Vivaldi usually has a built-in updater or store-based auto-update (Microsoft Store / Mac App Store / Play Store, depending on platform); if you installed it manually, re-downloading the current build from the official source is the fallback. Sticking to the developer's own distribution channel — which is what this page links to — means you're never stuck on an old build with unpatched bugs just because a mirror site stopped updating its copy.
Features, install steps, alternatives and more detail live on the main Vivaldi page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vivaldi based on Chrome?
It's built on the open-source Chromium engine, the same base as Chrome, but with a completely custom interface layer written by Vivaldi Technologies.
Can Vivaldi run Chrome extensions?
Yes, because it shares Chromium's extension architecture, so most Chrome Web Store extensions install and work without modification.
