Install Vivaldi Browser on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide

Installing Vivaldi Browser on Ubuntu is easy! Follow these simple steps with images to get Vivaldi up and running on your Ubuntu system in minutes.

How to Install Vivaldi Browser on Ubuntu

Vivaldi is a free and open-source web browser that is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It is based on the Chromium engine and is known for its customizability, its rich feature set, and its privacy-focused design.

To install Vivaldi Browser on Ubuntu, you can use either the GUI or the command line.

GUI Installation

1. Open the Ubuntu Software Center.
2. Search for "Vivaldi Browser" and click on the "Install" button.
3. Enter your password and click on the "Authenticate" button.
4. Wait for the installation to complete.

Command Line Installation

1. Open a terminal window.
2. Update your system repositories:

sudo apt update

3.    Add the Vivaldi GPG key:

wget -qO- http://repo.vivaldi.com/stable/linux_signing_key.pub | sudo apt-key add -

4.    Add the Vivaldi repository:

sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=i386,amd64] http://repo.vivaldi.com/stable/deb/ stable main"

5.    Update your system repositories again:

sudo apt update

6.    Install Vivaldi Browser:

sudo apt install vivaldi-stable

Launching Vivaldi Browser

Once Vivaldi Browser is installed, you can launch it by typing the following command in a terminal window:

vivaldi

Alternatively, you can search for "Vivaldi Browser" in the Ubuntu Activities menu and click on the Vivaldi Browser icon to launch it.

Additional Notes

• If you are using a different version of Ubuntu, you may need to modify the steps above slightly. For example, if you are using Ubuntu 20.04, you will need to add the following repository to your system's list of software sources before installing Vivaldi Browser:

ppa:webupd8team/vivaldi

• You can also install Vivaldi Browser using a Snap package. To do this, open a terminal window and type the following command:

sudo snap install vivaldi

• To update Vivaldi Browser, type the following command in a terminal window:

sudo apt install vivaldi-stable --only-upgrade

• To uninstall Vivaldi Browser, type the following command in a terminal window:

sudo apt remove vivaldi-stable

Conclusion

Vivaldi Browser is a powerful and versatile web browser that is a good choice for both beginners and experienced users. It is easy to use, has a wide range of features, and is backed by a large and active community of developers. To install Vivaldi Browser on Ubuntu, you can follow the steps outlined above.

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