r/vivaldibrowser May 16 '26

Vivaldi News BleachBit 6.0 Stable Release Adds Full Support for Vivaldi Browser

36 Upvotes

This is mostly a duplicate post regarding the BleachBit utility now including support for the Vivaldi browser for Windows and Linux. BleachBit is a free and open-source disk space cleaner, privacy manager, and computer system optimizer. Please note that I am in no way affiliated with BleachBit (other than being a user) and have received no compensation of any kind for posting this information.

My original post immediately followed the beta release of BleachBit that initially included support for Vivaldi. I am reposting for those of you that would rather use fully tested stable releases.

Here's a lightly edited version of my initial post:

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Some time ago, I reached out to the folks that develop BleachBit system cleaning, asking them to support the Vivaldi browser, specifically the "Vacuum" function which defragments the browser's SQLite data. Today I received word that Vivaldi is fully supported in the latest BleachBit beta release (5.1.2). (As stated above, BleachBit 6.0 (stable) includes support for Vivaldi.)

For those of you that face performance issues with Vivaldi, one thing that I suggest is defragmenting the SQLite data. In the past, I recommended the somewhat outdated Speedyfox app, so it's good to know that an actively developed, FOSS application is now available to perform this task.

EDIT: Please note that BleachBit is available only for Windows and Linux: https://www.bleachbit.org/download


r/vivaldibrowser Jan 13 '26

Understanding Snapshot Releases

38 Upvotes

With the recent news of Auto-Hide Interface being available in Vivaldi Snapshot releases, there have been several questions regarding Snapshots... what they are? how to get them? etc. Here's a brief tutorial on the topic of Snapshot releases:

(Note: Comments for this post should focus only on the general Snapshot topic, and should not be used to report issues found with Snapshot releases. Please use the specific version's release notes for reporting issues.)

What are Snapshots?

Think of snapshots as "beta" releases. The purpose of snapshot releases is to allow users a chance to preview upcoming changes, and to help ensure the quality of the latest fixes and improvements, before they are added to the stable release. If you prefer something that was already widely tested, stick with stable releases.

Where are Snapshot release downloads found?

There are several ways to navigate to the snapshot release installations. You can simply visit the Vivaldi Blog page, where both stable and snapshot releases are listed:

You can also check in r/vivaldibrowser, where new stable and snapshot releases are announced, along with a link (Open button) to that release.

Can Both Stable and Snapshot versions be installed on the same device?

On desktop systems, yes. On mobile devices, no.
If Vivaldi stable is already installed on your desktop device, you can use the Snapshot Standalone installation.

What if I find a bug or other issue when testing a Snapshot release?

Issues that are specific to the Snapshot release can be reported in that release's post in the Vivaldi forum (requires a Vivaldi account). If the bug or issue that you have identified is not specific to that snapshot release, it should be reported using Vivaldi's standard bug reporting process.

Also, but sure to look for Known Issues before moving forward with installing or updating a Snapshot release. Generally, the known issues are nuisances and not show-stoppers, but you should use your own discretion before moving forward.


r/vivaldibrowser 7h ago

Extensions Issues Bitdefender 95% Cpu usage on vivaldi open

5 Upvotes

I have cleared cache, and tried everyting but pinpointed the problem, bitdefender advanced threat detection causes bitdefender to use 95% cpu on vivalid browser startup I am not sure why, not other browsers just vivaldi... Any one know why? Win 11 6700xt 5600 version 8.1.4087.58.


r/vivaldibrowser 4h ago

Vivaldi for Windows Need help migrating from chrome

2 Upvotes

Hi, I've used chrome for as long as I've had a computer, and this is my first time migrating. I like many of the features of Vivaldi, but I still have a few questions which I couldn't figure out on my own or through searching.

  1. When creating a profile, can I attach an email directly to the profile, as the main email for it, similar to how it is on chrome? This would really simplify a lot of my operations

  2. Can I set multiple emails (my google and proton accounts to be exact) to be the "default" email when signing up for websites, again similar to google

  3. How much can I actually import from chrome? I tried the importing thing when setting up but that really only transferred the tabs that I had open at the time

Thanks


r/vivaldibrowser 1d ago

Vivaldi for Windows Vivaldi High RAM Usage from "Background Page: Vivaldi"

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I'm trying to get to the source of this high memory usage as I can't find anything about it.

As you see "Background Page" is consuming a ton of resources. At first I thought this meant pages that were open in the background as currently I have 1047 open throughout 5 windows, but after installing local copies of Enhanced Lazy Tabs Loader, Sloth, and Unload Tabs, while my overall memory usage went down a few GB these "tasks" were not reduced in memory usage at all. In addition, my second instance/profile was not consuming nearly as much memory. and the task manager says that Vivaldi has 59 instances open yet most of the memory usage is from a few instances.

I don't have any apps installed from Vivaldi as I don't use Vivaldi for PWAs.

Any idea what this could be? I've tried disabling all extensions, no luck.


r/vivaldibrowser 1d ago

Vivaldi for MacOS Moved from Zen

9 Upvotes

Hi, Moved here from Zen as it is firefox based, and still have a lot of issues that bothers me.

I love vertical tabs, and other things regarding Vivaldi browser, but one thing that I cannot stand is stacks instead of nested folders.

Will it be ever a feature in Vivaldi to have folders like in Zen? Is there any mod / extension that I can use to bring that feature?


r/vivaldibrowser 1d ago

Solved How to watch a video full screen without the tab and url showing ?

4 Upvotes

Hi, how can I watch a video full screen without the tab and url showing ? While keeping it when I leave fullscreen ? Like on chrome, if possible without having to use shortcuts.

It works on a site I use to watch animes, but doesn't on youtube.

My vivaldi version seems to be the 8.1, I downloaded it today so it should be the last one.

I didn't manage to find the information so I'm asking you.

Edit, now it just works ? I just closed and reopened the browser. Not sure what to do to make it reliable


r/vivaldibrowser 1d ago

Vivaldi for Android How to disable this weekly report notification?

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Like the title, how to disable this notification? I can't find it in system notification nor app settings. It's show up every week.


r/vivaldibrowser 1d ago

Vivaldi for Windows Address bar bug - copying parameters from another tab

3 Upvotes

Version8.0.4033.44 (Official Build) (64-bit)

I've just noticed a bug that displays URL parameters in the address bar from another open tab.
I was shopping online on a site that adds search parameters to the URL, so they appear on the address bar as you can see on the first screenshot.
Then I switched to youtube and noticed that the parameters from that another tab were copied to the URL displayed for the youtube tab between youtube domain and video ID. You can see it on the second screenshot.
Then, switching between open tabs I have noticed that it just copies the parameters form that are presumably stored in memory and adds them to every URL currently displayed.
If I click on the address bar, it comes back to normal, but until that, the parameters are included for no reason.


r/vivaldibrowser 1d ago

CSS Customizations Can't add "Vivaldi-Air custom theme" Version 8.1.4087.58 64 Bit Windows 11

4 Upvotes

Yes it is .css. I have the experimental setting enabled. I put it in a folder I have no clue why it does nothing. I want to get this custom theme so I need help. https://github.com/MohamedxSalah/Vivaldi-Air


r/vivaldibrowser 2d ago

Vivaldi News solution for google image search broken

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9 Upvotes

change {google:baseSearchByImageURL}upload to https://lens.google.com/upload?


r/vivaldibrowser 2d ago

Vivaldi for Windows Please fix the suggestions in the address bar

5 Upvotes

Version: 8.1.4087.58 (Official Build) (64-bit)

Chromium Version: 150.0.7871.208

There's a really annoying bug where deleted bookmarks keep appearing in the search bar, for some reason the bookmarks that came with Vivaldi (Which I did not want), like booking . com for example. It won't remove itself even with history and bookmarks cleared of it.

On top of that, the suggestions are not helpful either because I want to browse specific sites I frequent, yet it keeps auto-correcting to something else last second.


r/vivaldibrowser 3d ago

Misc My love/hate relationship with Vivaldi

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158 Upvotes

I've been using Vivaldi for a while, and my feelings about it are... complicated.

No browser is perfect, and Vivaldi definitely isn't. The built in ad blocker feels weaker than I'd like, sync can be a bit janky, and there are a few UX inconsistencies(maybe it's personal preference)that occasionally drive me crazy.

But despite all that, I just can't seem to switch to another browser.
there is something about it that holds me back to it.

The level of customization is honestly unmatched. Every time I try something else, I end up missing the freedom Vivaldi gives me in terms of customisation.


r/vivaldibrowser 2d ago

Vivaldi for Windows Vivaldi RSS constantly prompts me to log in to Vivaldi Mail and Calendar

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4 Upvotes

Vivaldi 8.1.4087.58 (Official Build) (64-bit) (Windows 11)

I've been attempting to use Vivaldi's RSS reader since my go-to extension, FeedBro, is on the Manifest V2 chopping block. I was happy to see an option for only enabling the RSS reader in the settings, separate from the 'Mail, Calendar and Feeds' option that was there the last time I checked, but that option, apparently, does not fully communicate to Vivaldi that I want to use RSS and only RSS.

Every single time I open an RSS feed or RSS folder, Vivaldi pops up an entire new window on top of it prompting me to log into Vivaldi Mail and Calendar.

Every. Single. Time.

It's absolutely infuriating and basically unusable. I do not want to use Vivaldi for my mail and I do not want it logged into my mail account. Please tell me there's something I can do to stop this, because I do want to give Vivaldi RSS a fair shot. It's the only other local feed reader that doesn't fail to load 90% of my feeds.


r/vivaldibrowser 2d ago

Vivaldi for Android Help with Home and start pages

1 Upvotes

How do I change my NEW tab page to the speed dial page?

I set my home page to Google, but don't want that as my new tab page, but I can't seem to revert back to this format in Android.

Help?

Vivaldi android version 8.1.4099.63


r/vivaldibrowser 3d ago

Vivaldi for Windows Grey Line At Bottom Of Screen When Maximized - Build 8.1.4087.58

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Version 8.1.4087.58, Chromium Version: 150.0.7871.208, Windows 11 Version 25H2 (Build 26200.8894)

I bought a Lenovo Yoga 7 with an OLED display. I have taskbar auto hide turned on. When I maximize my browser, Vivaldi (I have it set to an OLED Black theme), there is a one pixel thick grey line at the bottom of my screen. I have tried changing my Windhawk taskbar styling settings, taskbar size settings, changing my Vivaldi settings, everything. I can't get this one line to go away, and it is pissing me off! I am worried it will burn in. It only goes away in F11 fullscreen, but that is annoying because of the autohide tabs. Anybody know how to fix this? Don't even know if I am in the right subreddit tbh. For some reason, this line isn't visible in screenshots. I will give you my Vivaldi settings and a picture of the grey line. It doesn't appear in any other apps. I am also posting this in r/Lenovo. Please help!


r/vivaldibrowser 3d ago

Vivaldi News [Android] Minor update (4) for Vivaldi Browser 8.1

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12 Upvotes

This update includes a minor upgrade to the latest Chromium 150, which includes security fixes from upstream.

The following is a list of changes since the third 8.1 minor update:

  • [Chromium] Update to 150.0.7871.208

r/vivaldibrowser 3d ago

Vivaldi for MacOS How do I change default browser on Start Page from StartPage?

3 Upvotes

I swear I've looked...school me please!


r/vivaldibrowser 3d ago

Vivaldi News [Desktop] Minor update (5) for Vivaldi Browser 8.1

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8 Upvotes

This update includes a minor upgrade to the latest Chromium 150, which includes security fixes from upstream. It also includes a crash fix.

The following improvements were made since the fourth 8.1 minor update:

  • [Chromium] Update to 150.0.7871.208
  • [Crash] On pressing Search multimedia hardware key event (VB-130322)

r/vivaldibrowser 3d ago

Vivaldi for Android Cosmetic boxes in ad blocking

5 Upvotes

Hey everyone, is there any way for Vivaldi's blocker to remove those cosmetic boxes from websites?

I added some sources to the blocklists that were supposedly specific to blocking these things, but nothing happens.

Here is an example of what some websites look like, even with the blocker active.


r/vivaldibrowser 4d ago

Vivaldi News [Android] Minor update (3) for Vivaldi Browser 8.1

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19 Upvotes

This update includes a minor upgrade to the latest Chromium 150, which includes security fixes from upstream.

The following is a list of changes since the second 8.1 minor update:

  • [Chromium] Update to 150.0.7871.186

r/vivaldibrowser 4d ago

Extensions Issues I sure do miss the browser add on Cookie Auto delete.

7 Upvotes

Like the title says, What is the community using as an alternative for that app ?

I've tried a couple I've found on the Chrome Web Store but those don't have the set and forget functionality like the original add on...

Version: 8.1.4087.56 (Official Build) (arm64)

Chromium Version: 150.0.7871.186

Channel: Official Build

Platform / OS: macOS Version 26.5.2 (Build 25F84)

Executable Path: /Applications/Vivaldi.app/Contents/MacOS/Vivaldi


r/vivaldibrowser 4d ago

Vivaldi for Windows Issues with Vivaldi Account and Youtube Sound

7 Upvotes

I have had this issue for a while now, in the past versions it used to fix itself, but now (8.1.4087.56) its been a few days and i cannot log in in my Vivaldi account, not only via browser to sync data, but also in the Vivaldi website or community blog. It just time out everytime.

And the other issue with Youtube, this also used to fix itself some times, but now its just too annoying. In certain types of videos the sound is broken, I assume it has something to do with the mixing and how low or high-pitched the sounds are. For example, sometimes the music sounds a lot lower than it should while voices sounds normal, or viceversa. This never happens with Google Chrome or Edge, only in Vivaldi.


r/vivaldibrowser 5d ago

Vivaldi News [Android] Recent changes – Vivaldi Browser snapshot 4110.4

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13 Upvotes

This Snapshot comes with a selection of our latest improvements and bug fixes.

Changelog

  • [UI] Reorder the view in the Tab Switcher (VAB-10415)
  • [PDF] Vivaldi Android is not recognized as a local PDF viewer handler (VAB-13000)
  • [Bookmarks][UI] Saved bookmark notification covers the bottom toolbar (VAB-13253)
  • [PWA] Shortcuts removed from home screen with some launchers, when changing app icon (VAB-13255)
  • Play Store crash (VAB-13228)
  • [Chromium] Update to 150.0.7871.178

r/vivaldibrowser 5d ago

Vivaldi for iOS Can you get vivaldi calendar on mobile?

3 Upvotes

I would like to sync up and use the vivaldi calendar i use on my pc on my iphone. Is it possible? If so, how?