Vivaldi 1.0 Targets Browser Power Users With Advanced Features, Chrome Extensions

[Lucian Armasu]

Vivaldi, a new desktop browser created by Opera co-founder Jon von Tetzchner, launched its first stable version with many advanced features out of the box, targeting power users.

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[eslrahc]

I had run the Betas and installed the 1.0 final.
I added the xmark extension but when I try to use the extension Vivaldi crashes.

The lastpass extension performs without issue.

Charles

 

[AGx-07_162]

I would check it out. It seriously has an uphill battle with me because if it can't do anything I can't also get Chrome to do with an extension, then I don't need it.

 

[problematiq]

I wonder how secure this browser is with all of these built in features.

 

[TwoFaceFear]

ive been exclusively using vivaldi for about 6 months (maybe more, cant remember) and i wont go back to anything else.

 

[LuxZg]

For me personaly, browser needs to have sync function between devices, and has to support my main platforms (Win desktop and Android mobile) both with kbd/mouse and touch. So far, only Chrome is doing that 🙁 I'm not a Chrome fan, I'd switch if someone can offer those...

 

[synphul]

It's not a bad browser, I've been using Vivaldi for 6mo or longer. It's a decent backup browser but I don't notice a whole lot of differences between it and Chrome. At least not with basic tasks or without specifically looking for them.

What I have noticed, Vivaldi tends to be a bit of a resource hog. Even during simple things like flash, the same flash open in Chrome will only use around 6-12% cpu while Vivaldi consistently uses 25-30%. As soon as I close Vivaldi cpu use drops. I don't notice it 'performing' typical browsing tasks any better or worse.