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Should I use Vivaldi Browser?

It's a web browser. But fun. It comes with a bunch of clever features built-in. It's super flexible and does not track you. Get the Vivaldi browser for desktop, mobile, and your car! - vivaldi.com

· 1 month ago

A free, privacy-first browser that's a great pick for tinkerers and multitaskers who want built-in features. Skip it if you want a zero-config browser or a centrally managed enterprise fleet.

Confidence

High. Based on 20+ public sources: expert reviews, Reddit threads, official pages, and security disclosures. No numeric G2/Capterra ratings found in evidence.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo support-quality evidence in sources
  • Security posture

Pricing

Free

Vivaldi Browser

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • Power users and multitaskers
  • Privacy-conscious users
  • Creators who live in the browser
  • Opera fans and tinkerers

Not for

  • Anyone who wants a browser that's perfect out of the box — defaults are cramped and config-heavy
  • Guess: enterprise IT needing managed fleets and policy controls — Edge or Chrome fit better
  • Minimalists who find feature-dense UIs overwhelming

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Chromium engine shares zero-day exposure with Chrome and Edge — install updates promptly

medium

Windows installer had a disclosed arbitrary-code flaw — download fresh installers only

low

Funded via default search and bookmark partnerships — audit what ships as defaults

low

Tiny team ($6.3M revenue) behind a tool you rely on daily

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Completely free; no ads or selling of user data
  • Built-in tools replace extensions many users normally install
  • Founded by former Opera developers
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS with secure cross-device sync
  • Strong default privacy protections

Cons

  • Screen real estate narrow by default; needs configuration to shine
  • Inherits Chromium zero-days alongside Chrome and Edge
  • Small company: $6.3M revenue versus browser giants

Sources & method

- 12 sources - No Vivaldi-specific breaches found; inherits Chromium CVEs, but the vendor discloses issues publicly and ships patches quickly.

official x3review x6security x2news x1
  • Windows installer could run arbitrary downloaded code, Disclosed via JP-CERT; Vivaldi published a vulnerability disclosure for the Windows installer.
  • CVE-2022-2294 zero-day affected all Chromium browsers, Remote code execution zero-day impacted Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi; later resolved.
  • CVE-2023-4863 severe vulnerability in all Chromium browsers, Actively exploited WebP vulnerability affected Vivaldi along with other Chromium-based browsers.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Fully free; funded by search deals and donations
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Praised as easy, but defaults need tuning
  • Feature depth: 5/5. Built-in tools replace extensions; deep customization
  • Support quality. No support-quality evidence in sources
  • Security posture: 4/5. Prompt disclosures, regular Chromium updates; inherits shared CVEs
  • Free Price Donation-supported
  • 4.0M Users Community size per company page
  • $6.3M Revenue GetLatka estimate
  • 5+ Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS

Pricing

Vivaldi Browser

Free

  • Full browser feature set
  • Supported by donations and partnerships

Security

No Vivaldi-specific breaches found; inherits Chromium CVEs, but the vendor discloses issues publicly and ships patches quickly.

  • Windows installer could run arbitrary downloaded codeDisclosed via JP-CERT; Vivaldi published a vulnerability disclosure for the Windows installer.⁷
  • CVE-2022-2294 zero-day affected all Chromium browsersRemote code execution zero-day impacted Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi; later resolved.⁸
  • CVE-2023-4863 severe vulnerability in all Chromium browsersActively exploited WebP vulnerability affected Vivaldi along with other Chromium-based browsers.

What users say

Users consistently praise Vivaldi's speed, customization, and built-in features, with mild grumbles about default clutter and setup effort.

“There were tools built into the browser that I normally need extensions for.”
GBRLIFE review
“What a good surprise! Fast, customizable, cute.”
Trustpilot
“Vivaldi is probably the best Android browser so far”
Reddit, r/androidapps

Alternatives

Compare Vivaldi Browser with each alternative.

  • Firefox

    Independent engine, strong privacy, calmer defaults.

  • Brave

    Blocks online surveillance; claims 3x faster loads than Chrome.

  • Arc

    Design-first browser that rethinks tabs and workspaces.

  • Microsoft Edge

    Bundled on Windows; noted for battery-life gains.

Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources: expert reviews, Reddit threads, official pages, and security disclosures. No numeric G2/Capterra ratings found in evidence.

Free, privacy-first browser with deep customization — best for tinkerers, overkill if you just open tabs and go.

Methodology

Based on 20+ public sources: expert reviews, Reddit threads, official pages, and security disclosures. No numeric G2/Capterra ratings found in evidence.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Vivaldi Browser Review | TechRadartechradar.com
    review
  2. Vivaldi Browser Review 2025 | GBRLIFEgbrlife.com
    review
  3. Is Vivaldi safe? | VPNOverviewvpnoverview.com
    review
  4. What's Vivaldi's business model? | Vivaldi Blogvivaldi.com
    official
  5. What we believe | Vivaldi Companyvivaldi.com
    official
  6. Donate to Vivaldi | Vivaldi Helphelp.vivaldi.com
    official
  7. Installer vulnerability disclosure | Vivaldi Securityvivaldi.com
    security
  8. CVE-2022-2294 zero-day in Chromium browsers | SecurityNewspapersecuritynewspaper.com
    security
  9. How Vivaldi Technologies hit $6.3M revenue | GetLatkagetlatka.com
    news
  10. Vivaldi Browser Review | Rigorous Themesrigorousthemes.com
    review
  11. Reddit, r/androidapps: Vivaldi on Androidreddit.com
    review
  12. Vivaldi Technologies | Trustpilottrustpilot.com
    review

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