Vivaldi (ɪˈvɑːldi, vəˈv-/) is a Norwegian-Icelandic freeware, cross-platform web browser with a built-in email client developed by Vivaldi Technologies. The company is employee-owned. Vivaldi was founded by Tatsuki Tomita and Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner, who was the co-founder and CEO of Opera Software. Vivaldi was initially released on 27 January 2015.
Although it is accessible to general users, Vivaldi's design and feature-set primarily targets power users, in addition to former Opera users disgruntled by its transition from the Presto layout engine to a Chromium-based browser, which resulted in the loss of many of its distinctive features. Even though it is also Chromium-based, Vivaldi aims to revive the features of the Presto-based Opera with its own proprietary modifications.
Vivaldi replaced Firefox as the default browser on the Cinnamon Community Edition of the Manjaro Linux distribution. As of March 2026, Vivaldi claims to have 4.0 million active users.
From the Wikipedia article “Vivaldi (web browser)”, CC BY-SA 4.0
What is Vivaldi?
Vivaldi by Vivaldi Technologies AS. (developed by Vivaldi Technologies) is free Windows software in the web browsers category. It ranks 46th by popularity among web browsers in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2015. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and iPadOS.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 8.2.4133.94, released on October 23, 2026. The version history goes back to January 25, 2024: 183 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 67 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
Wikipedia has an article about it in 33 of our languages. On Windows it registers 24 file types, including .pdf, .html, .xhtml, .webp and .htm. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and qutebrowser.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 67 a year)
- Opens 24 file types
- Also runs on macOS, Linux and Android
In short: Vivaldi is a free web browser tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Vivaldi safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.vivaldi.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6F2EEE78FD43C9CB5D04150487AA786625C3361C96C43E6032F753909850A893· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 183 versions ›183 versions over 3 years · about 67 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.2.4133.94Latest | October 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 8.2.4133.91 | October 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXEARM64 EXE32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 8.2.4133.89 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE32-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 8.2.4133.87 | October 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE32-bit EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 8.2.4133.84 | October 7, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXEARM64 EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 8.2.4133.83 | October 3, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXEARM64 EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 8.2.4133.80 | September 30, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXEARM64 EXEARM64 EXE64-bit EXE |
| 8.2.4133.76 | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXEARM64 EXEARM64 EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Vivaldi.Vivaldi -eVivaldi.8.2.4133.94.x64.exe --vivaldi-silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask vivaldiInformation
- Publisher
- Vivaldi Technologies AS.
- Developer
- Vivaldi Technologies
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, iPadOS
- Version
- 8.2.4133.94
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- First release
- 2015
- Added to the catalogue
- January 25, 2024
- Versions listed
- 183
- Updates / year
- 66.7
- Website
- vivaldi.com
- winget ID
- Vivaldi.Vivaldi
File types it opens (24)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vivaldi free?
Yes. Vivaldi is free to use.
Is Vivaldi safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.vivaldi.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Vivaldi with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Vivaldi be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Vivaldi run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Vivaldi?
The versions page lists all 183 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 25, 2024.
Can I use Vivaldi without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Vivaldi?
Brave, Waterfox, qutebrowser, ungoogled-chromium and Helium. The alternatives page compares them.
