When you think about browsers, Vivaldi is probably not the first name that comes to mind—but it should be. This is a Chromium-based browser that focuses on adding so many features that you don't need to install multiple apps to get things done. Vivaldi has been around for over a decade now, and has become a pretty complete product, though it continues to improve. I've been using the browser for while, and these are the best Vivaldi hacks I've found in my time.
Vivaldi for Android, one of the best non-Chrome browsers on Android, recently added support for Chrome extensions—even though Chrome for Android still doesn't support extensions. You can use it to enhance your privacy by installing uBlock Origin Lite to block ads and tracking. You should also consider using Decentraleyes to evade tracking through centralized content delivery networks, and SponsorBlock to skip sponsored segments in YouTube videos. That said, all your favorite extensions should work here, and they're pretty easy to install on Vivaldi for Android. Just tap the puzzle piece icon in the address bar, and you'll see a menu that allows you to open the Chrome Web Store.
Create Vivaldi workspaces to separate work from life
"Workspaces" allow you to separate tabs by project, like folders for your browser tabs. For instance, if you have a few sites open for work, you can group them under a separate workspace. I've created a workspace called "Research" to group all the tabs I use to compile my articles, and similarly, I have workspaces to group my long reads, distractions, and social media. To get started, click the Workspaces button in the tab bar, and select New Workspace. Give it a name, and start adding tabs to the workspace. You can right-click any open tab, and select Move > Workspace.
Use tiled "Follower Tabs" to follow links without closing the original page
Credit: Pranay Parab"Follower Tabs" allow you to go down rabbit holes without losing track of the original page. I often get lost when clicking different links on articles and websites. Vivaldi's Follower Tabs allow me to keep the original page open in a split-screen view while I read the context links, and I can quickly return to reading the original page. To use this feature, open any webpage, right-click a link, and select Open Link in > Open Link as Tiled Follower Tab. You can also open any link in split-screen view by right-clicking the link, and selecting Open Link in > Open Link as Tiled Tab.
Vivaldi's "Quick Commands" feature is a lot like Mac's Spotlight Search. Both allow you to make calculations, find settings, and execute automation commands. In Vivaldi, you can open the Quick Commands popover by pressing F2 or Ctrl-E (Command-E on Mac). You'll see a long list of commands here: The search box at the top allows you to look for specific commands, but you can get started by performing basic math, toggling the status bar, or even running a niche command like "Copy all links," which copies the URLs of all of your open tabs.
Set up Command Chains to automate repetitive actions
Vivaldi also supports some degree of automation through Command Chains. You can find this feature by clicking the Vivaldi button in the top-left corner of the browser (the exact position may vary depending on your layout), and selecting Settings > Quick Commands. Under "Command Chains," you'll be able to see a few examples of these automations, and you can click the + button to create your own. I like the simple "Toggle Fullscreen and Reader View" Command Chain for quick distraction-free reading. Once set up, you can run Command Chains by using the Quick Commands feature described above. Press F2, and search for the name of the Command Chain.
Customize Vivaldi's right-click menu to remove clutter
Credit: Pranay ParabVivaldi also allows you to customize most menus in the browser, including the right-click menu. I never use the Back/Forward buttons in these menus, and I find a few other options redundant, so I like adding features I'll actually use, such as "Find in Page." To do this, go to Vivaldi Settings > Appearance, and scroll down to the "Menu Customization" section. Use the drop-down menu to select Page, where you can add commands from the right pane. Right-click any command in the left pane, and select "Delete" to remove it. You can also reorder options, add a separator, subfolders, and so on. If you accidentally change things too much, you can always use the Restore Default Menu button on this page for a reset.
Vivaldi has a mode called "caret browsing," which shows a blinking cursor on any webpage, and allows you to use the arrow keys to browse the page, copy text, links, and images. This lets you use the browser without touching the mouse, similar to how keyboard navigation works in apps like Google Docs or Microsoft Word. You can toggle this feature on any page in Vivaldi by pressing Shift-F7.
Create mouse gestures for faster navigation
Similarly, you can also create mouse gestures in Vivaldi to replace keyboard navigation. Go to Vivaldi Settings > Mouse, and check out the gestures under "Gesture Mapping." You can hit the + button to create your own gesture and link it to a browser command of your choice. To perform a gesture, just hold the right-mouse button, then move the cursor in the pattern you've recorded.
Vivaldi allows you to prolong battery life by using its Energy Saver and Memory Saver features. Go to Vivaldi Settings > Performance to view your options. Under "Energy Saver," you can enable Turn On at 20% Battery or Lower. I also recommend using Balanced Savings in "Memory Saver," which frees up RAM by unloading inactive tabs. This prevents the browser from slowing down, and as a result, enhances your battery life.
Use "Periodic Reload" to automatically refresh your social media feed
If you're constantly refreshing news websites or your social media feeds, you can automate that action with Vivaldi. Just right-click any open tab, select Periodic Reload, and choose a time interval. The browser allows you to refresh the page once every minute, two minutes, all the way up to once every 90 minutes.
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