The Vivaldi Browser’s latest update, 7.4, based on Chromium 136.0.7103.138, has just been released, offering some nice enhancements, building on previous improvements introduced in version 7.2.
Users can now set custom shortcut preferences per site, prioritizing either Vivaldi-specific shortcuts or website-specific commands. This feature ensures that keyboard shortcuts behave precisely how you want them to, particularly handy when using web-based productivity tools like Google Docs.
Configuring this is straightforward—simply navigate to the “Privacy and Security” menu within settings, then choose “Website Permissions.”
Another notable enhancement involves the Address Bar. It’s now more intelligent and consistent, providing users with a tailored experience.
Users have greater control over what appears in the dropdown menu, and for those who appreciate a subtle nod to the whimsical side of tech culture, the dropdown menu can now show up to 42 items—wich, how you can guess, is a playful homage to the iconic “answer to life, the universe, and everything.”
In addition, the profile picker has been simplified, speeding up browser startup even when multiple profiles are involved. The Windows and History Panels have been refreshed, feeling noticeably lighter and more intuitive.
Behind the scenes, suggestion ranking and search-history toggles have been reorganized for clarity. Additional new features include improved ad-blocking compatibility, the ability to copy or save individual video frames directly from context menus, and further refinements in media controls.
Lastly, Vivaldi’s built-in productivity suite also gets some attention—Mail 2.5 patches several Outlook authentication hiccups, streamlines thread handling, and tones down an occasionally overly eager proxy warning.
Calendar users gain easier invite editing and more forgiving notification prompts, while Feeds inherits its own trash folder, finally separating RSS housekeeping from email workflows.
For more information on all changes, refer to the release announcement. The downloads are available on the project’s website.
